Course Description
Issues related to the profession, service delivery, ethics, legal considerations, funding issues, program administration and credentialing. Content is in accordance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Scope of Practice. Prerequisite: Students enrolled in the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Identify predictable ethical risks and prevention strategies for ethical violations in each job setting.
Contrast professional and business practices in different speech-language work settings.
Evaluate service delivery systems (e.g., schools, healthcare, etc.).
Formulate ways of protecting one's professional reputation through understanding of professional competency, liability, and employment-related litigation matters.
Develop resumes, cover letters, and interview skills in preparation for employment process.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Professional Ethics Presentation1 | 50 points |
Professional Ethics Presentation2 | 50 points |
Midterm | 100 points |
Final Exam | 100 points |
Module Learning Assignments | 100 points |
Total Points | 400 |
Grading Scale: A = 400-361, B = 360-320, C = 319-278, Below 278 = F.
Attendance/Participation:
No points are assigned for attendance and/or participation
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
There is no textbook required for this course.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.