Academic and Clinical Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: A Global Training Consortium
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-1-2013
Description
ABSTRACT:
Purpose: To describe a research-based global curriculum in speech-language pathology and audiology that is part of a funded cross-linguistic consortium among 2 U.S. and 2 Brazilian universities.
Method: The need for a global curriculum in speechlanguage pathology and audiology is outlined, and different funding sources are identified to support development of a global curriculum. The U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE), in conjunction with the Brazilian Ministry of Education (Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior; CAPES), funded the establishment of a shared research curriculum project, “Consortium for Promoting Cross-Linguistic Understanding of Communication Disabilities in Children” for East Tennessee State University and the University of Northern Iowa and 2 Brazilian universities (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria and Universidade de São Paulo-Baurú).
Results: The goals and objectives of the research-based global curriculum are summarized, and a description of an Internet-based course, “Different Languages, One World,” is provided
Conclusion: Partnerships such as the FIPSE–CAPES consortium provide a foundation for training future generations of globally and research-prepared practitioners in speechlanguage pathology and audiology.
Citation Information
Williams, A. Lynn; Louw, Brenda; Scherer, Nancy J.; Bleile, Ken M.; Keske-Soares, Marcia; and Trindade, Inge Elly Kimle. 2013. Academic and Clinical Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: A Global Training Consortium. Contemporary Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Vol.40 40-49. http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/ASHA/Publications/cicsd/2013S-Academic-and-Clinical-Preparation.pdf ISSN: 1092-5171