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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDSH 5796 - Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders (3)

The expanding diversity of racial, ethic, religious, cultural, linguistic groups as well as LGBTQIA+ populations requires a high level of competency in the clinical practice of SLPs in addressing the needs of a global community. Multicultural Issues examines both historic, and contemporary issues important to understanding the interplay of social, political, and economic factors that shape the lives of patients requiring clinical services for the assessment, treatment of communication disorders. Incorporating self-reflection, cultural competency and practices in cultural humility, this class will examine such areas as bias, privilege, social justice and disparities in education and health care, non-basis assessment, distinguishing differences from disorders, while addressing communication disorders across the lifespan.

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