SLP 570 Introduction to Research & Evidence-Based Practice
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the research process in the behavioral sciences and specifically the field of communication sciences and disorders. The goal is for students to become informed consumers of research in order to enhance their clinical practice, with an understanding of the issues of research design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation of results. The integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice will be highlighted. Lecture/seminar format.