Program Mission
Trine University's Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology prepares professionals to assess and treat individuals with communication and swallowing impairments through clinical training, inter-professional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Program Vision Statement
Trine's program graduates speech language pathologists who succeed, lead and serve in their field using knowledge, skill, and evidence-based practice.
Program Goals
- Prepare speech-language pathologists to evaluate and treat patients with communication and swallowing impairments in a variety of settings.
- Graduate professionals will develop critical thinking skills, lead with the highest standards of ethical principles and value inclusion.
- Support faculty and student engagement in research.
- Engage in professional development, community service, and cross-disciplinary training.
- Prepare speech language pathologists to work in an evolving health care and educational systems and serve the needs of an increasing diverse community.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who graduate from Trine's Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology program will demonstrate:
- The ability to evaluate, diagnose, plan and provide intervention for individuals with communication and swallowing impairments across the lifespan using an evidence-based practice framework.
- An understanding of and observation of ASHA's code of ethics, and the standards or practice endorsed by the profession.
- Knowledge and skills of different organizational frameworks and clinical delivery models across education and health care settings.
- The skills to contribute to the profession and the community by engaging in lifelong learning, service, and community advocacy and education.
Accreditation
The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M. S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential and distance education) at Trine University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.
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