Course Description
Processes and techniques of data acquisition and analysis for the diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation of communication disorders. Prerequisite: Completion of all CSD 300-level courses required for the major or permission of the instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Identify, define, and apply psychometric principle terms as knowledge of these terms is necessary for critical analysis and selection of assessments
Identify, define, and apply foundational assessment terms (ex. Basal, ceilings, raw score, etc.) as these terms are necessary for accurate administration and interpretation of standardized tests
Calculate chronological age
Identify and explain common assessment methods
Identify, explain, and demonstrate the ability to administer selected assessment tasks/assessments
Discuss the process of obtaining case history information necessary for diagnosis of a variety of communication impairments
Demonstrate the ability to score a selected assessment instrument and interpret findings
Integrate and apply course concepts to clinical situations to demonstrate understanding of administering assessments
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Introduction Discussion Board | 5 points |
Midterm Exam | 50 points |
4 Labs each worth 10 points (4x10 points = 40 points) | 40 points |
12 Online quizzes each worth 5 points (12x5 points = 60 points) | 60 points |
Group Assessment Presentation & Handout | 25 points |
Assessment Clinical Toolbox | 25 points |
Grades are based on a point system totaling 205 points.
Grades are based on points earned which are converted to an overall percentage corresponding to a letter grade.
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93-100% | A |
90-92% | A- |
87-89% | B+ |
83-86% | B |
80-82% | B- |
77-79% | C+ |
73-76% | C |
70-72% | C- |
67-69% | D+ |
63-66% | D |
60-62% | D- |
Below 60% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to attend and participate in class. Students do not earn attendance or participation points. See above for course assignments and their point values.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Required Textbook: Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology: A Resource Manual (7th edition). Plural Publishing, Incorporated. Authors: Kenneth Shipley & Julie McAfee ISBN10: 1635507103; ISBN 13: 9781635507102
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.