Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Through the major in speech-language and audiology, we are committed to the theoretical and applied study of typical and disordered speech and language development and maturation across the lifespan. Students follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association?s (ASHA) KASA requirements and develop their understanding of effective communication as an essential component in the therapeutic relationship. You will have the benefit of working with community members at Iona?s Speech and Language Hearing Clinic. Course spotlight: Narrative and Storytelling for the Healthcare Professional. In this innovative course, students learn storytelling techniques to help foster a deeper rapport with patients and clients. Students love using the techniques and learn to appreciate the therapeutic value of sharing our stories. This is a unique class only offered at a handful of colleges across the nation. Foundation for career success You will benefit from small class sizes and supportive faculty who provide one-on-one attention and guidance. Our faculty is active practitioners in the field who can help you make the professional connections you?ll need as you enter the workplace. We have a large alumni network to facilitate internship and service-learning opportunities, and we regularly invite guest speakers into the classroom to keep you abreast of opportunities and best practices in the field. Through our internship program, you will have outstanding opportunities for off-campus placement with organizations such as the March of Dimes, American Diabetes Association, area nursing homes and other internship sites. We offer many service-learning and volunteer opportunities in our classes and you will begin to network as soon as you declare the major. Putting theory into practice, you?ll learn appropriate skills to become a strong, competitive professional. Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Outcomes To follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) KASA requirements and prepare our students for future studies. To teach students the differences between morphology, syntax, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics. To teach students the distinctions between, normal, different, disordered communication. To allow students to learn and live the ASHA Code of Ethics. To introduce and require students to be professional, ethical, and empathetic in all clinical and professional encounters. To introduce students to the clinical experience with 25 hours of observation and under supervision in our on-campus clinic. To learn research methodology as it is applied to clinical and classroom work. To be introduced to the technological requirements of the profession. To learn the federal and state laws governing the profession. To demonstrate knowledge and competency in normal acquisition of language, phonetics, communication disorders, audiology, aural rehabilitation, clinic, and communication skills. To understand the importance of effective communication as an essential component to the therapeutic relationship.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Through the major in speech-language and audiology, we are committed to the theoretical and applied study of typical and disordered speech and language development and maturation across the lifespan. Students follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association?s (ASHA) KASA requirements and develop their understanding of effective communication as an essential component in the therapeutic relationship. You will have the benefit of working with community members at Iona?s Speech and Language Hearing Clinic. Course spotlight: Narrative and Storytelling for the Healthcare Professional. In this innovative course, students learn storytelling techniques to help foster a deeper rapport with patients and clients. Students love using the techniques and learn to appreciate the therapeutic value of sharing our stories. This is a unique class only offered at a handful of colleges across the nation. Foundation for career success You will benefit from small class sizes and supportive faculty who provide one-on-one attention and guidance. Our faculty is active practitioners in the field who can help you make the professional connections you?ll need as you enter the workplace. We have a large alumni network to facilitate internship and service-learning opportunities, and we regularly invite guest speakers into the classroom to keep you abreast of opportunities and best practices in the field. Through our internship program, you will have outstanding opportunities for off-campus placement with organizations such as the March of Dimes, American Diabetes Association, area nursing homes and other internship sites. We offer many service-learning and volunteer opportunities in our classes and you will begin to network as soon as you declare the major. Putting theory into practice, you?ll learn appropriate skills to become a strong, competitive professional. Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Outcomes To follow the American Speech Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) KASA requirements and prepare our students for future studies. To teach students the differences between morphology, syntax, phonology, semantics, and pragmatics. To teach students the distinctions between, normal, different, disordered communication. To allow students to learn and live the ASHA Code of Ethics. To introduce and require students to be professional, ethical, and empathetic in all clinical and professional encounters. To introduce students to the clinical experience with 25 hours of observation and under supervision in our on-campus clinic. To learn research methodology as it is applied to clinical and classroom work. To be introduced to the technological requirements of the profession. To learn the federal and state laws governing the profession. To demonstrate knowledge and competency in normal acquisition of language, phonetics, communication disorders, audiology, aural rehabilitation, clinic, and communication skills. To understand the importance of effective communication as an essential component to the therapeutic relationship.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6+

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