COMD 680
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Counseling and Special Topics in SLP
Course Description
This course introduces counseling in speech-language pathology, focusing on micro-skills, frameworks, and best practices through practice, lectures, and discussions, applying across disorder populations and age groups.
When Taught
Fall
Min
2
Fixed/Max
2
Fixed
2
Recommended
Major only - 354361
Learning Outcome
1. Students will be able to use core counseling microskills (e.g., listening, nonverbal communication, silence, empathy, and verbal responding) during interactions.
Learning Outcome
2. Students will describe and apply knowledge of counseling approaches (e.g. cognitive, behavioral, affective, etc.) and frameworks to various clinical contexts (e.g., disorder populations, ages, settings).
Learning Outcome
3. Students will identify and describe techniques and best practices for referring patients to mental health professionals and coordinating care.
