RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Department of CommunicationSciences and Disorders (CD)Associate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorClinical InstructorVisiting InstructorMichael Clump, Ph.D. (Interim Chair)Pamela Hart, Ph.D.Carol Koch, Ed.D.Rebecca Ballou, Ed.D.Kathy Ermgodts, M.A.Shatonda Jones, M.A.The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders incorporates interdisciplinaryand multicultural perspectives and integrates coursework, research and clinicalpractica. As an educational program rooted in the Jesuit tradition, it challenges studentsto accept the responsibilities and rewards of life-long learning, leadership and service. Thefocus of this program is to provide a broad range of basic science courses and specializedofferings covering the evaluation and treatment of problems of articulation, language,voice, fluency, and neurophysiologic and structural disorders affecting speech, languageand swallowing in culturally diverse populations across the lifespan. This degree programprepares speech-language pathologists for roles as competent clinical practitioners and forentry into doctoral programs.School of Graduate & Professional StudiesThe goals and objectives of the graduate program in Communication Sciences and Disordersare as follows:Program Goals:To foster an active learning environment that is rigorous in expectations of excellencefrom students, but also responsive to student needs;Engage students in supervised clinical practicum settings that are based in the communitywith culturally and linguistically diverse clients who exhibit a wide range ofdisorders and/or differences in communication and/or swallowing;To develop students’ ethical, professional, and culturally sensitive conduct in assessmentand intervention as well as in interactions with caregivers of individuals withcommunication and/or swallowing impairments and other professionals;To be actively involved in scholarship through writing, presentations, andinvolvement of students in scholarly activities;To encourage continuous professional development and community service for thebenefit of individuals with communication and swallowing impairments.Program Objectives:The graduate with a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders fromRockhurst University will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:Develop a philosophy of practice that reflects professional, ethical, and culturallysensitive behavior as defined in cardinal documents of the ASHA.Apply knowledge of the principles of biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics,and the social/behavioral sciences.Graduate Programs297