Clinical MS SLP Classes
CLINICAL SPEECH ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, & MOTOR CONTROL (CSD 455)
Class for first-year clinical MS SLP students
Course Description: Exploration of the structural and functional intricacies of the upper aerodigestive tract and concepts of motor control and learning as they pertain to speech and swallowing. Anatomical structures and physiology of the speech mechanism, including oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal structures and the respiratory system are reviewed and theories of motor control and learning are introduced. Clinical scenarios and populations provide the context for concept exploration.
COUNSELING IN SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (CSD 460)
Class for first-year clinical MS SLP students
Course Description: Exploration of the concepts of counseling as applied to therapeutic relationships in SLP, with a focus on the SLP’s role in supporting the client’s acceptance, growth, autonomy, and decision making. Emphasis on clinician self-awareness as a requisite component for effective counseling. Opportunity for practice of skills during structured exercises.
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
(AKA NOON CONFERENCE)
Weekly sessions for clinical MS SLP students
Topics Include learners’ mindset/authentic learning, wellness & thriving, ABAR frameworks & development, social justice in CSD, essential digital literacies, leadership, critical self-reflection & reflexive practices.