Credit: 3 hours

Instructor: Ramesh Bettagere, Ph. D., CCC-A/SLP Office: Campbell Hall #118

Telephone: (504) 549-2214 Fax: (504) 549-5030 E-mail: rbettagere@selu.edu

This course is designed to help students to understand psychological and counseling applications in speech pathology and audiology. The course is also designed to help students to develop or improve their counseling skills in clinics, private practices, school, medical, or rehabilitation settings. This course will integrate principles of psychology, counseling psychology, and family counseling into communication disorders. Emphasis will be placed on practical and clinical applications. 3 Credit hours.

Textbook Requirements:

Crowe, T. (Ed.). (1997). Applications of counseling in speech pathology and audiology. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins.

Luterman, D. (1996). Counseling persons with communication disorders and their families.(3rd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.

Current Bibliography:

Clark, J., & Martin, F. (Eds.). (1994). Effective Counseling in audiology: Perspectives and practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Craighead, L., Craighead, E., Kazdin, A., & Mahoney, M. (1994). Cognitive and behavioral interventions. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

English, K., Mendel, L., Rojeski, T., & Hornak, J. (1999) Counseling in audiology, or learning to listen: Pre- and post-measures from an audiology counseling course. American Journal of Audiology, 8, 34-39.

Faber, A., & Mazlish, E. (1980). How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk. New York: Anon Books.

Feltham, C., & Dryden, W. (1993). Dictionary of counseling. London: Whurr Publishers.

Goldenberg, I., & Goldenberg, H. (1996). Family therapy: An overview. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks & Cole Publishers.

Kackney, H., & Cormier, S. (1979). Counseling strategies and objectives. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Ivey, A. (1994). Intentional interviewing and counseling: Facilitating client development in a multicultural society. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks & Cole Publishers.

Johnson, C. (1997). Understanding and advising parent and families. The Hearing Review, 10, 18-20.

Kindig, M., & Carnes, M. (1993). Coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementing illnesses. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Inc.

Kottler, J. (1993). On being a therapist. San Fransisco, CA: Jossey-Boss Publishers.

Kubler-Ross, E. (1969). On death and dying. New York: Macmiillan Publishing.

Lafond, D. (Ed.). (1993). Living with aphasia: Psychosocial issues. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Inc.

Luterman, D. (1996). Young deaf child. Timonium, MD: York Press Inc.

Maag, J. (1999). Behavior management: From theoretical implications to practical applications. San Diego, CA: Singular Publishing Inc.

Peck, S. (1978). The road less traveled. New York: Simon & Schuster.

Prochaska, J., & Norcross, J. (1994). Systems of psychotherapy: A transtheoretical analysis. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks & Cole Publishers.

Purser, H. (1982). Psychology for speech therapists. London: The British Psychological Society and The Macmillan Press Ltd.

Roland, J. (1994). Families, illness, & disability. New York: Harper & Collins.

Scheuerie, J. (1992). Counseling in speech-language pathology and audiology. New York: Macmiilan Publishing.

Shipley, K. (1997). Interviewing and counseling in communication disorders: Principles and procedures. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Smith, H. (1986). The religions of man. New York, NY: Harper & Row Publications.

Stewart, W. (1992). An A-Z of counseling theory and practice. London: Chapman and Hall.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(1) describe different systems, approaches, methods, and principles in psychology

(2) provide a definition of counseling for speech pathology/audiology

(3) identify the "boundaries of counseling" and "red flags" for speech pathologists/audiologists

(4) understand the emotional aspects of communication disorders

(5) describe different approaches to counseling

(6) understand some "don’ts" in counseling

(7) develop an awareness of different counseling techniques/skills

(8) understand the principles of family counseling and group process

(9) develop an awareness of multicultural considerations in counseling persons with communication disorders.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

(1) apply the principles of psychology/counseling in the diagnosis of communication disorders

(2) apply the principles of psychology/counseling in the treatment of communication disorders

(3) apply the principles of psychology/counseling in the treatment of a specific communication disorder

(4) identify different approaches in counseling

(5) develop skills in utilizing different techniques in individual and group counseling sessions

(6) develop skills in understanding and counseling the individuals from a different cultural background.

Course Outline & Class Schedule:

The following sequence is what will be covered in this course. The timing of the course sequence is often influenced by class discussion and participation. This sequence may be altered as the course progresses.

Week 1 (1/14/02)

Introduction

Assignment 1: Term Paper

Week 2 1/21/02)

Holiday

Psychology and Counseling

Definitions and Rationale

Week 3 1/28/02)

Counseling by the Speech Pathologist/Audiologist

Counseling and the Field of Communication Disorders

Week 4 (2/4/02)

Theories of Personality

Approaches to Counseling

Week 5 (2/11/02)

Holidays

Week 6 (2/18/02)

Approaches to Counseling (contd.)

Week 7 ((2/25/02)

Emotional Aspects of Communication Disorders

Week 8 (3/4/02)

Emotional Aspects of Communication Disorders (contd.)

Review for the Introspection

Week 9 (3/11/02)

The Introspection

Review of the Introspection

Week 10 (3/18/02)

Techniques of Counseling

Week 11 (3/25/02)

Counseling Skills

Working with Families

Week 12 (4/1/02)

Spring Break

Week 13 (4/8/02)

Week 14 (4/15/02)

Counseling Procedures in a specific Communication Disorder- - Voice Disorder

Counseling Procedures in a specific Communication Disorder- - Stuttering

Week 15 (4/22/02)

The Group Process

Week 16 (4/29/02)

The Group Process

Week 17 (5/6//02)

Concluding Remarks

Due Date for Assignment 1: Term Paper

Review for the Final Introspection

Formative Assessment & Course Requirements:

There will be a total of two exams (Introspections). (1)The Mid-Term Exam (Introspection) will be held on Monday, March 11, 2002. (2) The Final Exam (Introspection) will be held on Monday, May 13, 2002 at 11.00 AM. Each exam will account for 75 points. The questions on the exams may consist of objective and/or subjective questions. If there is a change in the scheduling of the exams, it will be announced by the instructor well in advance.

There will be an assignment which will account for 50 points. The assignment is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply material discussed in the course.

(3) Assignment 1: Term Paper. Details of the requirements for the Term Paper will be provided by the instructor. The Term Paper will be due on May 6, 2002.

The assignment has to be turned in on time. Any assignment turned in late will be lowered in points by 25% of the total points. If there is a change in the due date of the assignment, it will be announced by the instructor well in advance.

Students must follow the writing style and rules of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 5th edition, for the Term Paper. Students must demonstrate proficiency in written composition as written communication skills are basic to professional communication/activities. The written component of examinations/assignments will be graded on correctness of content, word choice, spelling, punctuation, organization, as well as neatness.

(4) In addition to the above, the students may be provided with an unstructured group experience. The participation of students in the group is very important.

93-100 = A; 85-92 = B; 70-84 = C; <69 = F

Graduate students have the option of registering on a pass/fail basis for courses not included in their degree plan. Courses on a pass/fail basis may not be used for degree credit at SLU. For credit courses, a grade of P will be assigned only if the work is of at least C quality.

Students are expected to maintain professional standards of behavior at all times when fulfilling course requirements. Free discussion, inquiry, and expression is encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that interferes with either (a) the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or (b) the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include routinely entering class late or departing early; use of beepers/cellular phones, or other electronic devices; repeatedly talking in class without being recognized; talking while others are speaking; or arguing in a way that is perceived as "crossing the civility line". In the event of a situation where a student legitimately needs to carry a beeper/cellular phone to class, prior notice and approval of the instructor is required.

Students are expected to be on time for all the classes. Students are responsible for all materials, assignments, etc. presented in the class by the instructor. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to make up for that class missed. Tape recording of the lectures/class presentations is not permitted unless prior permission to do so is taken from the instructor.

Students will not be given make-up exams without a valid written excuse for the absence. If a student is too sick and unable to take an exam, she/he should bring a note from her/his physician which can be verified by the instructor. Without such a valid written note there can be no excused absences from an exam. Any student who is excused from an exam will be able to take a make-up exam until the time the original test is returned to the entire class. Once a test has been returned, make-ups are no longer possible. In such situations, alternate arrangements will be made on a case by case basis. The make-up exam will be in the form of oral exams.

Students should consult the current catalogue for information regarding the last day to drop or resign from the university without grade penalty. Students are responsible for completing required forms when they find it necessary to discontinue university work prior to the end of the semester. Friday, March 22, is the last day to resign from the University or withdraw from the classes.

If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student Life, Room 202, Student Union.