Degrees: PHD, 2006, Temple Univ; MS, 1976, Marquette Univ; BS, 1975, Western Illinois Univ

Bio: Professor Kathleen A. Scott’s research focus is on the development of language and literacy skills in young children, particularly at-risk populations. Dr. Scott’s has explored the relationship between early narrative skill development and later linguistic comprehension. Dr. Scott has also published research on the spoken and written language development of internationally adopted children.

COURSES TAUGHT
SPCH 229 Evaluation and Interpretation of Communication Disorders
SPCH 241 Pediatric Communication Disorders: Birth to Five
SPCH 232 Disorders of Phonology and Articulation
SPCH 131 Introduction to Communication Disorders
SPCH 132 Disorders of Language in Childhood

ACCREDITATIONS
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC/SLP), American Speech Language Hearing Association
Teacher Certification, State of Texas
Teacher Certification, State of Illinois

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
International Reading Association (IRA)

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Narrative language development
Language development of Internationally Adopted children
Language and literacy development in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder