476 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology SLPD 8090—Applied Dissertation Services I 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. This course provides dissertation services for students who are entering the 25th month of the doctoral program. Students are responsible for registering for SLPD 8090 each semester until the completion on the applied dissertation or the 37th month of the doctoral program. (1 credit) Winter Semester (5 credits) SLPD 8968—Applied Dissertation—Final Report Applied Dissertation Service III involves data collection and implementation, the applied dissertation (i.e., final report), and the final approval process. Content and format issues, as well as recommendations for further research, are highlighted. Dissemination of the dissertation and possible outlets for publication are covered. This service will culminate in the completion of the third corresponding benchmark: the applied dissertation. Credits for this service will be assigned following approval of the applied dissertation. Prerequisite: SLPD 8967 (5 credits) SLPD 8091—Applied Dissertation Services II This course provides dissertation services for continuing doctoral students previously enrolled in SLPD 8090. SLPD 8091 is also for currently enrolled students who are entering the 37th month of the doctoral program. Students are responsible for registering for SLPD 8091 each semester until the completion of the applied dissertation. (1 credit) Additional Electives Additional electives are available through the PCHCS as Shared Core Courses. Prior approval must be granted by the SLPD program director for registration in the PCHCS Shared Core Courses. SLPD 7222—Research Ethics (offered fall only) This course introduces students to ethics concepts as they apply to questions and challenges in conducting research with human subjects. The aim is to increase students’ awareness of, and ability to reason through, ethical issues that arise in human subjects research. The course will draw upon historical examples, codes, declarations, and other sources of ethical guidance, including discussions of contemporary controversies in human subjects research. (3 credits) SLPD 7500—Philosophy of Science (offered fall only) Philosophy of Science will address classical issues in the philosophy of science, including demarcation, the distinction between what science is and is not, hypothesis development, confirmation and falsification, causation and explanation. The course will also explore the ontological, epistemological, methodological, and axiological foundations of the major paradigms within which inquiry in the human services professions are located. Issues of congruence between research question selection and paradigm selection will also be addressed. (3 credits) SLPD 7600—Grant Writing and Publication (offered winter only) This course is designed to provide writing experiences that prepare the learner for manuscript and grant proposal submissions. This introductory experience into the grant process from proposal to funding to management will include project management, funding sources, and funding challenges. Other course requirements include a research proposal (manuscript) that is ready for submission for publication and development of a dissertation proposal. (3 credits)
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