CSD 360 Clinical Methods and Supervised Observations

This course covers the theoretical bases for treatment of individuals with communication disorders and procedures for implementing change within a therapy session. Ethical behavior, professional responsibility, and knowledge of evidence-based practice are examined in relation to the practice of speech-language pathology. Principles and techniques are taught for writing treatment plans, Individual Education Plans, behavioral objectives, lesson plans, reports and collecting data. Students participate in mock therapy sessions in class and evaluate their use of teaching procedures. Course content includes such topics as curriculum-based treatment, consultation and collaboration, family intervention, group treatment and issues related to diverse populations. Additionally, this course will provide students with 25 supervised observation hours of diagnostic and therapy sessions with clients who have speech, language and/or hearing disorders. The development of writing skills is emphasized over the course of the semester. Prerequisites: CSD 100, CSD 101, CSD 201, CSD 219, CSD 242, CSD 345. Fall, Spring, Summer

Credits

4