Speech-Language Supervision in Educational Settings
CMSD 7450E
3 hours
Speech-Language Supervision in Educational Settings
Course Description
Principles, roles, responsibilities, and practices of clinical supervision within educational settings for speech-language pathology. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based supervisory practices that foster the professional growth of graduate student clinicians and speech-language pathology assistants while expanding leadership skills of the supervising speech-language pathologist.
Athena Title
SLP Supervision
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught 95% or more online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will describe the roles, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of clinical supervisors in educational settings.
Students will apply evidence-based models and stages of supervision to guide the development of student clinicians, speech-language pathology assistants, and support personnel.
Students will demonstrate effective mentoring and feedback strategies grounded in adult learning principles and professional responsiveness.
Students will develop procedures for formative and summative evaluation of clinical performance aligned with professional and accreditation standards.
Students will reflect on supervisory style and create a plan for ongoing professional growth as a clinical educator.
Topical Outline
Overview of Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology
Models and Frameworks of Supervision
Ethics, Professional Standards, and Legal Considerations