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Communication Sciences and Disorders
Description: This clinical practicum provides students with hands-on experience in multicultural settings, emphasizing culturally responsive practices within various clinical environments. Students will work directly with diverse populations, engage in culturally relevant assessments, and develop intervention strategies that respect and incorporate clients' cultural backgrounds. Additionally, students will learn how to advocate for their clients to ensure access to appropriate assessments and interventions that meet their unique needs. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations through individual speech-language diagnostic and therapy sessions arranged by an ASHA-certified supervisor and the practicum student, bridging the gap between education and practice. In addition to the clinical practicum component of the course, students will use the textbook Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences by Yvette Hyter and Marlene Salas-Provance (2nd edition), along with weekly supplemental research articles to gain essential knowledge and practical experience to provide equitable, culturally responsive care. Through a combination of quizzes, hands-on projects, and reflective discussions, students will deepen their understanding of the complexities in assessing and treating CLD clients/students. 2 hrs. lecture, 7 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Speech-Language Pathology Graduate School Preparation UCERT, Clinical Speech-Language Pathology M.S, or Culturally Responsive Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, GCRT
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
CSD 604 - Clinical Practicum In Speech-language Pathology: Multicultural Responsiveness
Description: This clinical practicum provides students with hands-on experience in multicultural settings, emphasizing culturally responsive practices within various clinical environments. Students will work directly with diverse populations, engage in culturally relevant assessments, and develop intervention strategies that respect and incorporate clients' cultural backgrounds. Additionally, students will learn how to advocate for their clients to ensure access to appropriate assessments and interventions that meet their unique needs. Students will apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations through individual speech-language diagnostic and therapy sessions arranged by an ASHA-certified supervisor and the practicum student, bridging the gap between education and practice. In addition to the clinical practicum component of the course, students will use the textbook Culturally Responsive Practices in Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences by Yvette Hyter and Marlene Salas-Provance (2nd edition), along with weekly supplemental research articles to gain essential knowledge and practical experience to provide equitable, culturally responsive care. Through a combination of quizzes, hands-on projects, and reflective discussions, students will deepen their understanding of the complexities in assessing and treating CLD clients/students. 2 hrs. lecture, 7 hrs. lab. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Prerequisite: Admission to Speech-Language Pathology Graduate School Preparation UCERT, Clinical Speech-Language Pathology M.S, or Culturally Responsive Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, GCRT