Analyzes the etiology, development, and manifestations of various forms of emotional and social maladjustment in children, adolescents, and adults. Emphasizes developing the conceptual understanding necessary for differential diagnosis, symptom assessment, …
Review of contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients with dysarthria or apraxia of speech: includes semiology, etiology, pathophysiology and nosology. Introduces clinical practice, including evaluation, treatment …
Coverage includes semiology and clinical intervention for persons presenting with developmental aphasia, Down syndrome, Asperger syndrome, autism, pragmatic-semantic language disorder, sensory integration and motor disorder. Clinical interventions center on behavioral …
A lecture-discussion and clinical study of problems of swallowing. Reviews contemporary issues in the practice of speech-language pathology for patients presenting with dysphagia, including semiology, etiology, pathophysiology, and nosology. An …
Section 1: Clinical Education Seminar in Speech Pathology I: A clinical seminar accompanying clinical practice. The seminar focuses on professional issues and the diagnosis and rehabilitation of children and adults …
Clinical practice in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adults with communicative disorders. Programs are individually structured to provide experience with a variety of clinical populations, age groups, …
This course covers substance use disorders and behavioral addictions: their causes, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Topics include common substances, theoretical models, biopsychosocial aspects, co-occurring disorders, and evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive …
This supervised field experience provides the opportunity to apply foundational counseling skills in a clinical or school setting for a minimum of 100 on-site hours. Emphasis is placed on developing …
This advanced field experience allows graduate students to participate in a two semester, 600-hour placement in a clinical or school setting. Weekly group supervision focuses on professional identity, in-depth skill …
First course of a two-semester sequence on personality assessment. Students examine theory, practice, and research on the application of a variety of assessment techniques and instruments to understand children's behavioral, …
This course will integrate neuroscience with psychological and cognitive development across the life span. The emphasis will be on the biological basis of behavior as it pertains to the evolution …
Supervised field experience in activities central to the role of the school/child psychologist. Prerequisite: EDHS 7640.
Clinical Practicum for Graduate Communication Disorders students
Supervised placement in a setting designed to provide students with clinical experiences dealing with children, adults, and families.
Examines major schools in the field of family therapy with a focus on learning how to conceptualize a case from these different perspectives. Special emphasis is on the application and …
Advanced study of the role and function of the psychologist in school settings. Topics include psychoeducational assessment and remediation procedures; varieties and techniques of appropriate psychological interventions in schools; models …
This is a full-time semester-long clinical internship at an affiliating agency that may be located in Virginia or across the United States. Affiliating agencies include public schools and healthcare institutions …
This course encompasses summative assessments that document student preparation for entry into the profession as a speech-language practitioner. Students are responsible for independent study, preparation, and completion of the course …
Designed to give masters students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisites: Permission of Advisor.
Masters Thesis