SPHS 5324 - Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology: Clinical Management in Medical Settings

Credit(s): 3

This course will introduce students to the practice of speech-language pathology in various medical settings. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative role of the SLP on professional teams and apply clinical ethics in decision-making to medically complex patients. Students will obtain a minimum of 35 hours at the Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders on the SFA campus and/or affiliated facilities, including Nacogdoches Head Start, Early Childhood Research Center and St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School. The duration of the practicum experience will extend throughout the semester registered for the course.
Prerequisite(s): GPA of at least 3.0 in graduate studies and minimum grade of B in SPH 514