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Mission Statement
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorder's mission is aligned with the School of Education's Conceptual Framework which includes six core values: scholarship, reflective practice, social justice, inclusive community, wellness, and creativity. The department interpreted these values for CSD students and professionals.
Scholarship: We believe CSD professionals (i.e., student clinicians, faculty, clinical supervisors) must be scholar-clinicians who value and engage in lifelong learning.
Reflective practice: We believe learning should take place in meaningful contexts (e.g., through client studies in the classroom and clinical internships/externships) which include opportunities for supported reflection.
Social justice: We believe that it is the role of CSD professionals to serve as advocates for all of our clients, regardless of age, disability, socioeconomic status, or ethnic background.
Inclusive community: Given New York's diversity, we believe that CSD students must be able to deliver culturally and linguistically sensitive services to people with disabilities across the lifespan. Clinical decision making is best when professionals and families collaborate.
Wellness: Learning is holistic. We must assess and treat the whole person, not just the speech, language, or hearing disorder. In addition, we teach about preventative and early interventions which can help minimize the severity of certain disorders.
Creativity: We believe in the value of creativity in professional practice as it relates to intervention motivation and nurturing the whole person.
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Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Janet Schoepflin
Chairperson
Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Hy Weinberg Center - Room 005
p - 516.877.3343
f - 516.877.4783
e - schoepfl@adelphi.edu
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