All students in the Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology Program are trained in multilingualism and culturally responsive clinical practice. These topics are integral components of required courses, including the Foundations course series [CSD:5138/5136/5137], Counseling [CSD:5203], and Language Disorders in School-Aged Children [CSD:5104].

Students who wish to maximize their preparation to provide culturally and linguistically responsive speech and language assessment and support for bilingual/multilingual children can include the following academic courses among their electives:

Course

Title

s.h.

Semester

CSD:5258

Multilingualism in CSD

3

Fall

CSD:4130

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in CSD

1

Summer

The Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology Program also provides many opportunities for direct clinical experience with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Students interested in this area should indicate their preference when planning internship and externship experiences with the Director of Clinical Programs.

Students in good standing may earn a Certificate in Multilingualism and Culturally Responsive Practice; see details.

 Contact Philip Combiths with questions about Multilingualism and Culturally Responsive Practice in the Master of Arts in Speech Pathology and Audiology Program.