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school of health professions - student handbook 2022-2023


SLHS Learning Outcomes

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Learning Outcomes (undergraduate)
Upon completion of the speech-language and hearing sciences undergraduate program, students will be able to: (Examples of assignments the students will complete to accomplish the Learning Outcome)
  • Identify major anatomical structures and physiological processes underlying speech, hearing, and swallowing (Written exams, lab practicals)
  • Obtain, transcribe, and analyze speech-language samples at a basic level (Course projects, sample analysis on exams)
  • Summarize the ramifications of different cultural, linguistic, and/or dialectal backgrounds on communication (Written exams, multicultural class project)
  • Identify major milestones of typical speech and language development and factors that place individuals at risk for communication disorders (e.g., hearing loss, neurogenic issues) (Written exams)
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (Observation lab reports, article abstracts, class presentations)
  • Utilize effective interpersonal communication skills in the exchange of information and collaboration with peers and healthcare professionals (Interprofessional education course modules and project completion)
  • Demonstrate general education competencies adopted by the TTUHSC for all undergraduate degree programs (Exam prior to graduation)