This Education - Speech Language Pathology program offered by the University of West Georgia?is designed to give candidates a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology. Speech and language development, normal anatomical and acoustic bases of communication, characteristics of a variety of communicative disorders, and intervention processes are emphasized. This program does not lead to certification.

Students must satisfy the 10 Principles of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) established by the Chief State School Officers Council.

Objectives:

  • Candidate demonstrates competence in ciritical thinking.
  • Candidate demonstrates competence in oral and written communication.
  • Candidate demonstrates understanding and application of basic knowlege within their selected discipline.