MA Learning Outcomes and Goals

MA Program Learning Goals (PLGs)

1. Adopt an interprofessional perspective in evaluating for and treating communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders across the lifespan
2. Apply the understanding of the influence of culture and linguistic background on human communication, speech, language, and swallowing and associated disorders
3. Use a wide range of techniques to evaluate, treat, and manage communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders
4. Apply critical thinking and the principles of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology

Degree Learning Outcomes (DLOs)

1. Apply foundational knowledge about the anatomical and physiological, cognitive, psychological, and sociological bases of human communication, speech, language, and swallowing
2. Apply theory and research to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders
3. Demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills
4. Plan, implement, and modify clinical services across a wide range of populations including individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse groups
5. Demonstrate knowledge about requirements to be eligible to apply for and maintain licenses, credentials, and certifications to practice as a speech-language pathologist