Master of Science [M.S] [Speech-Language Pathology] From University of Utah

Learning Outcomes:

• Speech articulation
• Speech fluency
• Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation
• Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities
• Hearing, including the impact on speech and language
• Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding; orofacial myofunction)
• Cognitive aspects of communication (e.g., attention, memory, sequencing, problem solving, executive functioning)
• Social aspects of communication (e.g., behavioral and social skills affecting communication)
• Communication modalities (e.g., oral, manual, and augmentative and alternative communication techniques and assistive technologies)
• oral and written or other forms of communication
• prevention, evaluation, and intervention of communication disorders and swallowing disorders
• interaction and personal qualities, including counseling, collaboration, ethical practice, and professional behavior
• effective interaction with patients, families, professionals, and other individuals, as appropriate