Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 475 Winter Semester (5 credits) SLPD 7070—Pharmacology The goal of this course is to introduce the doctoral candidates to the advanced science and clinical pharmacology that impacts the practice of speech-language pathology. The clinical use and understanding of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and the potential positive and negative outcomes of medications will be emphasized. Lectures, videos, and hands-on learning activities will be explored during the course. Doctoral candidates will learn the general principles of drug action, particularly as related to communicative function. The classes of drugs used in clinical practice will be examined with emphasis on activity, mode of action, side effects, toxicity, and drug interactions. Case studies in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology will be presented. (2 credits) Research Elective Students have the opportunity to select one of the three courses listed below, related to the research area of their dissertation topic. (3 credits) SLPD 7310—Biostatistics II The focus of this course is on advanced and multivariate statistical methods. Topics include data screening, multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance and covariance, multilevel modeling, and related statistical procedures. Emphasis is on understanding and applying statistical concepts and techniques to research data, as well as developing the ability to critically analyze research methods used in the scientific literature. Students will focus on understanding and applying statistical concepts and techniques to research data within the health sciences. Prerequisite: SLPD 7300 Biostatistics I (3 credits) SLPD 7700—Test and Measurement This course provides a foundation in the basic principles of measurement with a focus on how to assess and control for error through research design methods and statistical analysis. Students will explore test construction and methods and parsimonious data analysis methods to develop an understanding for designing instruments and assessment tools. Topics in the course will also include survey implementation, sampling, data collection, follow-up, and ethical issues. A focus on issues specific to measurement error in the medical science will be examined throughout the course as well. (3 credits) Summer Semester (8 credits) SLPD 7210—Advanced Seminar in Pediatric Development Theories and application of cognitive, social, psychological, and cultural development of children and adolescents will be examined. Current thinking will augment classical theory. Application of current thinking as well as therapeutic, teaching, and care-giving practices stemming from these ideas will be stressed. (3 credits) SLPD 8967—Applied Dissertation II—Proposal The content of Applied Dissertation Service II—Dissertation Proposal emphasizes the formulation and writing of the dissertation proposal and the process for Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. Methodology and content for each of the proposal chapters are defined, including a thorough discussion of the role of the literature review to support or refute the dissertation topic. This service, focusing on scientific inquiry, will culminate in the completion of the second corresponding benchmark: the applied dissertation proposal. Credit for this seminar will be assigned following approval of the proposal. Prerequisite: SLPD 8966 (5 credits) Year Three Fall Semester (6 credits) SLPD 7250—Advanced Seminar in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) This study area provides a discussion of the critical issues in augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology, with a focus on self-determination, family-centered practices, and AAC outcomes. Students will gain experience with non-electronic communication displays, various input devices, and low-tech communication devices, as well as high-technology voice output communication aids. Current issues in ethics, funding, and the impact of culture on AAC are presented. A discussion of recent trends and future needs, as well as strategies for keeping up with new technology and a rapidly expanding knowledge base will be included. (3 credits) SLPD 7030—Gerontology This course will provide students with an overview of gerontology. The older adult population often presents with complex, interacting issues. Thus, a holistic approach to patient care will be considered, encompassing biological, social, psychological, and cultural aspects related to aging. Analysis of day-to-day functioning of the aging patient will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on differentiation between normal aging processes and pathological changes related to speech pathology and communication disorders. Learning will take place via class lectures and discussions, experimental exercises, written case studies, student presentations, and panel discussions. Discussion of ethical issues related to aging will augment the learning process. (2 credits)
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