Academic and Clinical Preparation in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: A Global Training Consortium

• Main Authors: Williams, A. Lynn, Louw, Brenda, Scherer, Nancy J., Bleile, Ken M., Keske-Soares, Marcia, Trindade, Inge Elly Kimle
• Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2013
• Subjects: cross-cultural; FIPSE; fund for the improvement of post-secondary education; graduate training; international collaboration; international practices; Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology; Speech and Hearing Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology
• Online Access: https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/1982; http://www.asha.org/uploadedFiles/ASHA/Publications/cicsd/2013S-Academic-and-Clinical-Preparation.pdf

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.