The Programs in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders
are dedicated to the education of currently practicing speech-language
pathologists. Within the scientifically based curriculum, the faculty
incorporates models of best practice and fosters critical-thinking skills
by nurturing the development of future leaders. Our philosophy is to maintain
high-quality programs to respond to changing trends and issues impacting
our profession.
Approved by the Continuing Education Board of ASHA and
the Florida Speech-Language Pathology Licensure Board to sponsor continuing
education activities, NSU offers a number of programs to help you stay
current and earn your continuing education units.
Courses are offered in the
following areas:
- Speech Language Foundations
- Clinical Efficacy – Diagnosis and Treatment
Interventions
- Speech Practice with Children
- Speech Practice with Adults
- Professional Practice and Management
In addition to offering specialty
certificates through both on-campus and distance workshops, we also
provide professional development
activities like events and conferences
to keep you up to date
SPECIALTY CERTIFICATES
Interested in augmentative and
alternative communication and assistive technology? If you are a practicing
professional needing to maintain your CEUs, or if you are looking to make
yourself more competitive in an increasingly competitive field, look into
our specialty certificate program.
We offer high-quality courses to augment
your already extensive practical knowledge. And, in order to help you
put your new knowledge into practice, you will have access to one of
the largest campus-based clinics in the country,
or you will be given the opportunity to apply and share your new knowledge
through conducting case studies. NSU is regularly adding new Post-master's
Specialization Programs. Contact us to see if we have
a new program to meet your professional needs.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Staying current in the field
of speech-language pathology is crucial in order to provide good, quality
care. NSU sponsors a number of events and conferences,
like the Gold Coast Conference, to help you stay on the cutting edge
of your field.
To add to the many conferences
and activities sponsored by NSU, last year NSU began sponsoring Journal
Groups. These groups are an exciting and informative way for Speech-Language
Pathologists and Audiologists to stay current while earning continuing
education credit at times that accommodate their professional schedules.
So, if you need to get your CEUs,
talk to your colleagues. And what are they saying? Go to NSU.
CONFERENCES
The Gold Coast Conference is a continuing education
offering coordinated and hosted by NSU's chapter of the National Student
Speech/Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA). The Conference has been
held during the month of March for the past seven years, and has attracted
hundreds of practicing professional from throughout the state of Florida.
Graduate students are encouraged to attend, and are offered admission
at a greatly reduced tuition.
Topics and presenters have included: Sensory Integration
(Marci Laurel, 2000), Dysphagia (Michael Crary and Michael Groher, 1999,
and Mary Bacon, 1996), Oral Motor Remediation Techniques (Char Boshart,
1998), Dementia (Kathryn Bayles, 1997) and Voice Disorders (Ed Stone,
1995, Frank Wilson, 1994).
Proceeds generated from the Gold Coast Conference support
the NSSLHA chapter in its many worthwhile projects. The chapter has been
recognized for its many community-minded services, and strives to develop
leadership skills and pride in the professions of speech-language pathology
and audiology.
The Ninth Annual Gold Coast Conference was held on March
8-9, 2002. The topic was Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing conducted by
Nancy Swigert, a past-president of ASHA.
