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SPA 704 - Clinical Practicum - Externship

(2 to 8 units)
Off-campus supervised clinical experience in assessment and treatment of children and adults with multiple communication and swallowing disorders. Supervisors are Speech-Language Pathologists with current ASHA CCC in both educational and medical settings.

Maximum units a student may earn: 8

Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to graduate program in speech pathology.

Grading Basis: Graded
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into professional practice.
2. demonstrate skills in supervised clinical experience sufficient in breadth and depth to conduct screenings, evaluations and intervention for clients/patients.
3. communicate effectively, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the client/patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
4. collaborate with other professionals in case management.
5. provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients/patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others.
6. adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally.


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