Undergraduate Program

1. Students will develop an appreciation of the basic components of human communication including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, social and cultural bases.

a. Students will identify the anatomical landmarks and basic functions of the systems of speech, language and hearing

b. Students will identify and measure the physical and perceptual properties of sound and speech

c. Students will identify the psychological, sociological and linguistic properties of language

d. Students will identify the major developmental milestones of communication through the lifespan

e. Students will represent the sounds of English using the IPA

2. Students will appreciate the nature of communication disorders and differences

a. Students will identify major disorders of speech, language and hearing, their associated etiologies, developmental impact and progression

b. Students will be able to identify language differences from disorders

3. Students will understand the relationship of the Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences to clinical practice.

a. Students will apply knowledge of communication development and disorders to the assessment and treatment of individuals with communication disorders

b. Students will observe and record aspects of clinical diagnosis and treatment

c. Students will complete 25 hours of clinical observation

4. Students will have increased knowledge and understanding of people with disabilities.

a. Students will identify issues facing individuals with disabilities in society including developmental, social and educational aspects

5. Students will integrate and analyze theoretical information in the Speech- Language-Hearing Sciences

a. Students will interpret audiometric information and discuss the psychological and social impact of the hearing disorder

b. Students will transcribe samples of speech and language and interpret their developmental and clinical significance

c. Students will evaluate and interpret measures of sound

d. Students will apply knowledge of theories of language development and disorder to models of assessment and treatment

6. Students will be prepared to evaluate the literature and research in the Speech- Language-Hearing Sciences.

a. Students will demonstrate proficiency in accessing information about communication sciences and disorders

b. Students will integrate information from primary sources into a review of the literature

7. Students will have increased knowledge and understanding of cultural and linguistic diversity.

a. Students will identify cultural differences in child rearing, belief systems, educational values and familial and community characteristics

8. Students will have increased knowledge of instrumentation and technology.

a. Students will identify instrumentation used to measure various aspects of hearing

b. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of computerized methods of transcription and analysis

c. Students will identify instrumentation used to analyze acoustic information

9. Students will have an increased understanding of professional practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

a. Students will identify the major components of the Code of Ethics for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

b. Students will identify and maintain procedures for client confidentiality

c. Students will identify the major professional organizations that promote the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

d. Students will identify the role of the Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist

e. Students will demonstrate professional behavior in a clinical setting, including timeliness, respectfulness and sensitivity to clients and family

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Audiology Program

1. To provide an educational experience which promotes students' acquisition of knowledge and skills essential to delivery of clinical services to individuals over the lifespan.

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the educational, vocational, social and psychological effects of hearing impairment.

b. Students will demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, embryology and development of the auditory and vestibular systems.

c. Students will demonstrate knowledge of physical characteristics and measurement of acoustic stimuli.

d. Students will demonstrate knowledge of instrumentation and bioelectrical hazards.

2. To promote competency in the diagnosis and prevention of suspected auditory and vestibular disorders.

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform audiologic assessments and interpretation of results to establish type and severity of disorder.

b.Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to generate recommendations and referrals resulting from the evaluation process

c. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform balance system assessment and determine the need for balance rehabilitation.

d.Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform audiologic assessment using physiologic measures.

3. To promote competency in the treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders.

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge required to conduct aural rehabilitation.

b. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to assess hearing aids.

c. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to recommend, assess, dispense and service hearing aids.

d. Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills required to recommends, assess, dispense and service hearing aids and assistive devices.

4. To promote empirical research and evidence based critical thinking and scientific and clinical problem solving.

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices

5. To promote sensitivity to culturally and linguistically diverse populations and

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge required to recognize the needs, values, preferred mode of communication and cultural/linguistic background of patients.

6. Foster ethical and professional practices in the discipline of Audiology.

a. Students will demonstrate knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to the profession of audiology.

Speech-Language Pathology Program

1. Provide an educational experience that promotes student's acquisition of the knowledge essential to the delivery of clinical services to individuals over the lifespan.

a. Demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and lifespan, and linguistic and cultural bases.

b. Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates.

c. Demonstrate knowledge in the etiologies and characteristics of the following disorders: articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, and swallowing.

d. Demonstrate knowledge of disorders in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities.

e. Demonstrate specific knowledge of communication modalities, including manual, augmentative, assistive and alternative communication techniques.

2. Promote the application of knowledge to the diagnosis, rehabilitation and habilitation, and education of individuals with communicative disorders.

a. Demonstrate specific knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with the following communication and swallowing disorders: articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing.

b. Demonstrate specific knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for disorders affecting cognitive and social aspects of communication.

c. Demonstrate specific knowledge of the principles and methods of assessment, and intervention for disorders affecting all communication modalities.

d. Complete supervised clinical experiences sufficient in breadth and depth to achieve proficiency in screening, evaluating, treating, referring clients/patients and reporting results.

3. Promote empirical research and evidence-based practice; critical thinking and scientific and clinical problem solving; and continued and self-directed learning.

a. Demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research and integration of research into evidence-based clinical practice.

b. Demonstrate ability in using library and internet sources.

c. Develop technical writing skills appropriate for graduate study and professional practice.

d. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the literature base related to the discipline of Speech-Language Pathology.

4. Promote the use of technology for analyzing and interpreting typical and pathologic communicative processes and behaviors.

a. Demonstrate knowledge of technology and instrumentation for linguistic, acoustic, and physiological analysis of speech, language, and hearing.

5. Promote sensitivity to culturally and linguistically diverse populations, persons with disabilities, and individual differences.

a. Demonstrate understanding of diverse populations, , recognizing their needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background.

b. Demonstrate ability to provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients/patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others.

6. Foster professional ethics and practices in the discipline of speech-language pathology.

a. Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other professionals in case management.

b. Understand the ASHA Code of Ethics and its implementation for professional service and conduct.

c. Demonstrate knowledge of professional issues as set forth by ASHA, the New York State Department of Education, and education laws regarding service provision.