CSD 590 Graduate Capstone in CSD

This one-credit capstone course focuses on clinical decision making by requiring students to apply evidence-based practice and other aspects of sound decision making to effectively serve a person with a communication disorder. Using the foundation that has been established in various graduate classes, students will review and update their previous knowledge of levels of evidence, framing clinical questions, and searching for evidence and then apply it to a client receiving therapy. The course also includes work in self-reflection of clinical strengths and challenges, and discussion of professional ethics. To be taken in final semester. Credits: 1