Program Missions & Objectives

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the AuD Program is to guide students in attaining the essential knowledge and skill for entry to the practice of audiology; to provide the breadth and depth of classroom and practical experiences consonant with each student's developing interests and career goals; and to support student clinical preparation through innovative and collaborative clinical services, on campus and in the global community, and an active program of research in understanding, treating, and preventing disorders associated with auditory and vestibular impairments

2.1 Analysis of Audition: Students will analyze hearing and related sciences; recognize normal anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems and related structures; classify the effects of auditory and vestibular disorders and changes throughout the life span.

2.2 Evaluation of Hearing Disorders: Students will demonstrate principles and methods of screening, evaluation and intervention for individuals with auditory and vestibular disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, social, linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders commensurate with an entry-level independent practitioner

2.3 Foundation in Ethical Practice:: Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional code of ethics, the laws, regulations, policies, supervisory processes and health-care management practices relevant to the profession of audiology.

2.4 Critiquing Auditory Research: Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and critique the research literature in audiology and demonstrate knowledge of evidenced-based practices.

2.5 Oral and Written Communication: Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills commensurate with an entry-level, independent practitioner

2.6 Foundation in cultural correlates of communication: Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge in the cultural correlates of communication with patients and families from diverse cultural/linguistic backgrounds.

2.7 Self-Assessment in Audiology: Students will demonstrate self-evaluation skills, active and collaborative learning essential to maintaining excellence in the field of audiology

1. Mission Statement: The mission of our undergraduate Psychology program is to provide students a broad grounding in scientific psychology by exposing them to the major theoretical and research issues in the field and by developing skills in critical thinking, statistical analysis, research design and scientific writing. The goal of the program is to prepare students for either advanced professional training in psychology and related fields or employment in human services, research, or business contexts.

2.1 Describe theories, findings and history of psych: Describe and analyze the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.

2.2 Explain basic psychology research methods : Explain and apply basic psychology research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

2.3 Apply critical thinking to solve problems: Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to analyze and solve problems.

2.4 Demonstrate effective communication : Demonstrate effective communication in specific contexts and formats.

2.5 Apply psychological principles to practical issues: Apply psychological principles and findings to personal, professional and social policy issues.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the undergraduate Child Learning and Development program is to provide students a broad grounding in scientific study of the fundamental processes of child and adolescent development within the contexts of families, schools, peer groups, and larger cultural milieu. The program provides students with strong foundations in 1) cognitive, language, and socio-emotional development, 2) research skills for conducting scientific studies and evaluating applied programs, 3) translating scientific findings into practical applications for understanding and improving children's lives. The program provide the intellectual core for students pursuing any number of career paths involving children, families, schools and other social institutions, including careers in elementary school teaching, educational research, college and university academics, pediatric and family medicine, family law, social work, human services, clinical and counseling psychology.

2.1 Descibe and analyse theories, issues, findings 2: Describe and analyze the major issues, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in the scientific study of child and adolescent development.

2.2 Describe and apply research methods: Describe and apply basic behavioral science research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation, that are used in the scientific study of child and adolescent development.

2.3 Use modes of critical thinking of the field: Use critical thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to analyze and solve problems.

2.4 Demonstrate effective communication: Demonstrate effective communication in specific contexts and formats.

2.5 Apply theories, concepts, and findings : Apply theories, concepts and findings to personal, professional and social policy issues.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of our undergraduate Cognitive Science program is to provide students a multi-disciplinary grounding in cognitive science by exposing them to the major theoretical and research issues in the fields of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Computational Modeling and by developing skills in critical thinking, experimental analysis, research design and scientific writing. The goal of our pre-professional program is to prepare students for either advanced graduate training in Cognitive Science and related fields such as Psychology or Neuroscience or Computer Science or for professional training in areas such as human-computer interactions, artificial intelligence, experimental psychology, and/or neuroscience.

2.1 Knowledge Base of Cognitive Science: Describe and analyze the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling.

2.2 Research Methods in Cognitive Science: Explain and apply basic cognitive science research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation. Scientific Problem Solving. Communication Skills.

2.3 Applied Cognitive Science Problems: Apply cognitive science principles and findings to applied problems.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of our undergraduate Neuroscience program is to provide students a multi-disciplinary grounding in the neurosciences by exposing them to the major theoretical and research issues in the field and by developing skills in critical thinking, experimental analysis, research design and scientific writing. The goal of our pre-professional program is to prepare students for either advanced graduate training in Neuroscience and related fields or for professional training in medicine, dentistry, or allied health areas. A Neuroscience degree can also prepare students for employment in a number of scientifically oriented businesses, or for work in a technical setting.

2.1 Analyze concepts, findings and theories: Explain and analyze the core concepts, empirical findings, and historical and current theories in the neurosciences

2.2 Use critical and creative thinking to solve probs: Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and a scientific approach to analyze and solve problems

2.3 Demonstrate effective communication: Demonstrate effective communication in specific contexts and formats

2.4 Apply scientific principles to social issues: Understand and apply scientific principles and findings from neuroscience to behavioral and social issues outside the laboratory context

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is to provide students with foundation knowledge in the speech, language, and hearing sciences, and in the disorders of communication. It is also the mission of the program to assist students to discover their clinical potential through introductory opportunities observing and participating in clinical practice. The program prepares students for entry to graduate professional programs in speech-language pathology or audiology, or for licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant.

2.1 Speech and Language Foundations: Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge in speech, language, and hearing sciences and disorders.

2.2 Assessment and Intervention: Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge and beginning level skills for culturally sensitive assessment and intervention of communication disorders.

2.3 Foundation in Clinical Practice: Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge and beginning level skills in clinical practice: develop appropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet client needs, implement intervention plans, select appropriate materials, measure and evaluate client's performance and progress, modify intervention plans as appropriate, complete administrative and reporting functions.

2.4 Foundation in Ethical Practice: Students will demonstrate foundation knowledge regarding the ASHA Code of Ethics and principles of ethical practice and apply that knowledge to clinical practice.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the ACN program is to provide knowledge and develop expertise in both theoretical and applied areas in the fields of cognition and/or neuroscience for the purposes of facilitating the further development of both academic and non-academic careers associated with the cognition and/or neuroscience fields. In particular, students have the opportunity to obtain advanced training in psychology/neuroscience research related activities, computational modeling and artificial intelligence, human-computer interactions, and neurological diagnosis and monitoring for the purposes of further enhancing post-graduate career opportunities.

2.1 Knowledge Base of Cognition and Neuroscience: Obtain basic knowledge of neuroscience and/or cognitive psychology

2.2 Research Methods in Cognition and Neuroscience: Explain and apply basic cognition and neuroscience research methods, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

2.3 Applications to Applied Problems: Apply cognition and/or neuroscience principles and findings to applied problems.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Program in Communication Disorders is to guide students in attaining the essential knowledge and skill for entry to the practice of speech-language pathology; to provide the breadth and depth of classroom and practical experiences consonant with each student's developing interests and career goals; and to support student clinical preparation through innovative and collaborative clinical services, on campus and in the community, and an active program of research in understanding, treating, and preventing communication disorders.

2.1 Basic Processes: Students will apply knowledge in communication and swallowing processes and disorders, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental/lifespan, linguistic and cultural bases and apply that knowledge to clinical practice at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology

2.2 Prevention, Assessment & Intervention: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the principles and methods of prevention, assessment and intervention for people with communication disorders including anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology.

2.3 Academic and Clinical Experiences: Students will successfully engage in academic and clinical experiences that prepare them to evaluate and treat individuals who exhibit disorders of articulation, fluency, voice/resonance, receptive/expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects of communication, social aspects of communication, and communication modalities and demonstrate critical thinking skills at a level commensurate with entry-level certification and licensure in speech-language pathology

2.4 Research and Ethics : Students will demonstrate knowledge and application principles of ethical practice, research design and analysis at a level sufficient to critique relevant research, evaluate assessment and intervention approaches, and understand and apply principles of evidence-based practice.

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the program in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders is to provide knowledge and develop expertise in both theoretical and applied areas in the fields of early child development and developmental disorders for the purposes of facilitating the development of careers associated with early childhood intervention.

2.1 Critical Thinking about childhood development: Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically about normal and atypical early childhood development

2.2 Assessing and Preventing Developmental Disability: Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills in prevention, assessment, and intervention with young children with developmental disabilities and their families

2.3 Experience with Developmental Disabilities: Students will successfully engage in practicum and internship experiences or mentorship experiences which prepare them to evaluate and work with young children with special needs and their families.

2.4 Accommodating Pediatric Developmental Disabilities: Students will use critical thinking skills and apply principles of ethical practice and professional skills in their preparation and implementation of plans for intervention with young children with special needs and their families.

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2.6 Research design for Evidence-based Practice: Students will demonstrate knowledge of research design at a level sufficient to critique research on child development and the effectiveness of early intervention

1. Mission Statement: To provide students a multi-disciplinary grounding in cognitive science and neuroscience, exposing them to the major theoretical and research issues in both fields and developing their skills in critical thinking, research design, experimental analysis and scientific writing in their chosen area of specialization. Our overarching goal is to produce well-rounded scientific scholars and researchers with sharply focused expertise in one or more areas of cognition and/or neuroscience.

2.1 Knowledge Base of Cognition and Neuroscience: Describe and analyze major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in cognition and neuroscience.

2.2 Research Methods in Cognition and Neuroscience: Explain and apply basic methodological principles used in research in cognition and neuroscience, as well as those advanced and specialized procedures used in a student's chosen research area.

2.3 Critical Thinking in Cognition and Neuroscience: Demonstrate scholarship, critical and creative thinking and skeptical inquiry in formulating research questions and analyzing research literature in a student's chosen area

2.4 Communication Skills in Cognition and Neuroscie: Demonstrate effective communication in specific contexts and formats

2.5 Contributions to Knowledge in Cognition&Neurosc.: Demonstrate the ability to contribute to scientific conferences and the published research literature in a student's chosen research area

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is to prepare doctoral students for national and global leadership roles in research and teaching; to conduct exemplary research in speech, language, and hearing science; and through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, teaching, and clinical activities bring about greater understanding of the causes of communication disorders and more effective treatment and prevention of communication impairments

2.1 Competence in Research and Core Knowledge : Students will conduct doctoral level independent and collaborative research and demonstrate specialized knowledge in one or more of the following areas: hearing science, speech science, language science, and disorders of communication commensurate with entry to a career in university-level teaching and research

2.2 Competence in Application of Core Literature : Students will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and critique the research literature in core and related disciplines; demonstrate knowledge of the principles of experimental design and statistical analysis; and show critical thinking and professional writing skills commensurate with the preparation of journal articles, professional presentations, and grant proposals.

2.3 Technology Competence: Students will demonstrate competence in the use of technology appropriate to their area of study

2.4 Competence in use of Ethical Principles in Resear: Students will demonstrate the practice of ethical principles for research on human subjects

1. Mission Statement: The mission of the Psychological Sciences program is to prepare doctoral students for leadership roles in research, teaching, and applications of psychology, and to conduct exemplary research in developmental processes, cognition, or social/personality psychology. Through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and teaching, we seek to create improved understanding of mechanisms influencing social and cognitive behavior and development.

2.1 Foundation in Psychological Sciences: Students will analyze and apply fundamental concepts and theories in psychological sciences

2.2 Critiquing Research: Students will compare/contrast, interpret, and critically evaluate research findings and theories in their major area of study

2.3 Analysis and Experimental Design: Students will apply and evaluate appropriate analytic and experimental design methodologies

2.4 Designing and Implementing Research: Students will design, implement, and interpret research studies and communicate research findings

2.5 Teaching: Students will demonstrate the ability to teach in psychological sciences