Program Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

 

Students demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.

  • Assessment Timeline:​
    • Every semester in SLP 261, 271. Annually in SLP 329, 330, 373. 
  • Assessment Metrics: ​
    • Quizzes, written assignments, and oral presentations
  • Relevant Standards:
    • CFCC Standards: IV-B

Students demonstrate entry level of knowledge about communication and swallowing disorders and differences, including the anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.

  • Assessment Timeline:​
    • Annually in SLP 477, 440, 476, 481A, 456, 466, 472, 483, 481B, 485  
  • Assessment Metrics: ​
    • Quizzes, written assignments, oral presentations
  • Relevant Standards:
    • CFCC Standards: IV-C

Students can implement appropriate listening and professional oral communication skills with individuals with different backgrounds and needs, including clients and families, clinical supervisors, interpreters, and applicable interdisciplinary team members.

  • Assessment Timeline: ​
    • Every two years (e.g., 2025, 2027, 2029) in SLP 460, 464, 476, 481B, 483  
  • Assessment Metrics: ​
    • Presentation assignments
  • Relevant Standards:
    • CFCC Standards: IV-H

Students can write professional, clear, and well-structured clinical reports and documentation based on clinical evidence and data.

  • Assessment Timeline:​
    • Every two years (e.g., 2024, 2026, 2028) in SLP 329,  456, 466, 481A, 485, 489
  • Assessment Metrics: ​ 
    • Written assignments (a minimum of 1500 words accumulatively across assignments within a semester)
  • Relevant Standards: 
    • CFCC Standards: IV-F, IV-H

Students will be effective team members with all relevant stakeholders, collaborating, respecting, and valuing the roles of individuals with different backgrounds and duties, while demonstrating the professional standards of accountability, integrity, privacy, and the client’s best interests.

  • Assessment Timeline:
    • Every two years (e.g., 2025, 2027, 2029) in SLP 460, 464, 485, 483
  • Assessment Metrics: ​ 
    • Role play and case studies
  • Relevant Standards: 
    • CFCC Standards: IV-H