NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 473 Applied Dissertation (12 credits) The applied dissertation is a detailed, accurate, and cohesive account of a scholarly investigation designed to answer a research question directed toward the improvement of practice in the field of speech-language pathology. Research is distinguished by a theory-to-practice model encompassing a diversity of disciplines. Each student is assigned a faculty committee to facilitate and supervise the process. There are three benchmarks in the completion of the applied dissertation: (1) the concept paper, (2) the dissertation proposal and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and (3) the final report. Credits SLPD 8966 Applied Dissertation I—Concept Paper 2 SLPD 8967 Applied Dissertation II—Proposal 5 SLPD 8968 Applied Dissertation III—Dissertation Final Report 5 Continuing Dissertation Services Students must enroll in SLPD 8090 each semester between the 25th and 36th months of their program. In addition, students must enroll in SLPD 8091 each semester beginning the 37th month of their program in order to receive dissertation services from their committee chair and committee member until the completion of their applied dissertation. Credits SLPD 8090 Applied Dissertation Services I 1 SLPD 8091 Applied Dissertation Services II 1 Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP.D.) Course Descriptions Year One Fall Semester (7 credits) SLPD 7000—Technology and Instrumentation in Communication Sciences This course provides candidates with the SLP.D. program’s orientation. This orientation includes an overview of the distinct areas related to doctoral studies: applied research, distance library, student services, and technology. In addition, this course presents advanced applications in the use of computer hardware and software in communication sciences and disorders. Doctoral candidates will receive hands-on experience in the use, application, and configuration of software for distance-learning technologies for management of clients and for business issues. (2 credits) SLPD 7040—Supervision The identification and analysis of the processes of supervision along the continuum of supervision from support personnel to peer will be examined. Topics will include planning and executing the supervisory conference, data collection procedures, and evaluation. The research in the field of supervision will be examined with an emphasis on practical application. The impact of cultural diversity on supervision will be addressed. (3 credits) SLPD 7075—Counseling The emphasis of this course is on counseling approaches for use with clients with communication disorders and/or their families. Doctoral candidates will explore theories of counseling with an emphasis on management of individuals with communication disorders and their families. Doctoral candidates will experiment with different approaches to interacting with clients and their families individually and in groups. The cultural impact on the counseling process will be addressed. Doctoral candidates will participate in roleplay situations for use with clients demonstrating a variety of audiologic and/or speech-language problems. (2 credits)

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