Communicative Disorders, M.A. Student Learning Outcomes

College Health and Human Sciences
Major Communicative Disorders
Specialization Speech-Language Pathology
Degree M.A.
Date Revised October 2023

Student Learning Outcomes and Proposed Methods for Collecting Data (from Assessment Plan)

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills sufficient for entrance into speech-language pathology professional practice.
  2. Demonstrate effective written communication skills sufficient for entrance into speech-language pathology professional practice.
  3. Apply quantitative reasoning skills to inform clinical and empirical decision-making across the scope of practice in speech-language pathology.
  4. Implement information technology and related resources to make evidence-based clinical decisions in the field of speech-language pathology.
  5. Demonstrate culturally and linguistically responsive interpersonal professionalism in the field of speech-language pathology.
  6. Apply self-reflection and critical thinking to inform theoretical and clinical decision-making across the scope of speech-language pathology professional practice.
  7. Demonstrate mastery of speech-language pathology discipline-specific knowledge to effectively engage in evidence-based clinical practice. 

Methods of Assessment

  • Embedded Assessment (1-6)
  • Comprehensive Exam Sequence (3, 5, 6,7)
  • Praxis Exam (7)
  • Exit Survey (1-7)
  • Alumni Survey (1-7)
  • AHCD-IP Advisory Board Survey (1-7) 

Last Updated

AAE updated November 2023

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