Standard 1.3 Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Standard 1.3 Mission, Goals, and Objectives
The Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Michigan University aims to develop high-quality Speech-Language Pathologists through a combination of coursework, supervised clinical training, service experiences, and research. This foundation will allow students to develop clinical skills and knowledge, critical thinking skills, and professional ethics to guide them throughout their careers. Graduates will have the skills needed to improve the lives of individuals with a diverse set of communication needs and disorders.
Graduates of this program will:
- Gain advanced knowledge regarding disorders of communication and swallowing.
- Have the opportunity to evaluate and treat disorders in the campus clinical setting.
- Learn to apply coursework and evidence-based practice in a variety of clinical settings off-campus.
- Complete a capstone graduate level project.
- Meet the standards required for American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certification in speech-language pathology and the qualifications for Michigan state licensure.
To meet the mission and goals set for the MS-SLP graduate program, the program will provide the necessary coursework and clinical opportunities to prepare students to meet ASHA certification requirements. The program will recruit students with strong academic and interpersonal skills. These two skill areas merge the science and art aspects of the profession. Students’ analytical ability will be enhanced by research opportunities. A counseling course will enhance empathy, and the clinical practicum components of the program will apply coursework and evidence-based practice while building student cultural competence and cultural humility. The capstone project will allow thesis students to continue to develop research skills related to the field. The non-thesis students will apply evidence-based practice in a case study paper related to the final off-campus externship.
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