Aug 31, 2025  
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog 
    
Fall 2025 Health Sciences Catalog

HHS 537 - Seminar in Professional, Ethical and Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders


Covers an overview of the policies of the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology and current issues and procedures related to the clinical practice of speech-language pathology. Topics include knowledge and skills related to professional ethics, SLPs in different work settings, documentation, confidentiality, mandatory reporting of abuse, regulations and requirements for professional practice, cultural considerations for studying, assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations, knowledge and skills related to certification and licensure, employment seeking skills, cultural linguistic diversity, clinical fellowship, and information about ASHA and its role in the profession.

2 credits