Curriculum

This is a proposed curriculum for the Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology program. This is subject to change. 

  • CSD 8000   3 credits
  • CSD 8001   3 credits
  • CSD 8002   3 credits
  • CSD 8003   3 credits
  • CSD 8007   2 credits
  • CSD 8004        3 credits
  • CSD 8005        3 credits
  • Leadership 1   3 credits
  • CSD 8006        3 credits
  • CSD 8008        2 credits
  • Leadership 2   3 credits
  • Elective 1    3 credits
  • CSD 8011   3 credits
  • CSD 8012   3 credits
  • CSD 8009   2 credits
  • Elective 2    3 credits
Required Core Courses (33 credit hours)
Course # Title Credits
CSD 8000 Application of Clinical Science to Service Delivery: Interpreting the strength of the evidence.  3
CSD 8001 Current state and future needs of clinical care: Critical analysis of population specific needs- Epidemiological trends in CSD  3
CSD 8002 Advanced Clinical Decision Making: A case-based approach to application of clinical research  3
CSD 8003

Advanced Assessment and Intervention Strategies for CSD 

3
CSD 8004 Clinical teaching, supervision, and mentorship  3
CSD 8005 Advanced Instrumentation for Assessment and Treatment of Communication, Voice and Swallowing Disorders  3
CSD 8006 Ethics, cultural, diversity and access considerations and social well-being in healthcare and education  3
CSD 8007

Culminating Project I: Topic, Team, Foundation and Approach 

2
CSD 8008

Culminating Project II: Implementation and execution 

2
CSD 8009 Culminating Project III: Findings and conclusions  2
CSD 8011 Digital and technological advancements in clinical/educational care: Telehealth, Simulation Training and Virtual Learning  3
CSD 8012 Neuroimaging and neurobehavioral factors as assessments and outcome metrics for individuals with CSD: Adults and Pediatrics  3
  Required Healthcare Track Leadership Courses: (6 credit hours)  
HCA 7001 Health Systems Management 1: Organization & Delivery  3
HCA 7002 Health Systems Management 2: Principles of Leadership  3
Required Education/School Track Leadership Courses (6 credit hours): 
Course # Title Credits
EDLD 7033 Leadership for Social Justice 3
EDLD 7035 Education Leadership Theory 3
Elective Courses (must complete 6 credit hours) - Either Track
Course # Title Credits
CSD 8010 Clinical Immersion 3
CSD 8013 Advanced Language Learning/Reading 3
Healthcare Track Elective Options
Course # Title Credits
HCA 7031 Health Policy 1: Health Policy & Regulation  3
HCA 7032 Health Policy 2: Legal & Ethical Issues  3
HCA 7033 Global and Population Health Systems 3
HCA 7041 Quality Improvement in Healthcare Organizations 3
Education Track
Course # Title Credits
EDLD 8035 School Law  3
EDLD 8037 School and Community Partnerships  3
SPED 7001 Overview of Special Education Law 3
EDST 7001 Politics of Education 3
EDLD 8036 Curriculum Development and Data Analysis  3

Selected CSD 8XXX or 9XXX from PD approved courses 

Total Graduate Credit Hours Required for students with a prior master’s degree, 15 hours of which transfer in: 45 credits 

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Amanda Simmons

Assoc Professor - Educator, CAHS Communication Sciences & Disorders

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