Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Communicative Sci & Dis
Course Title
Prefix and Course
CSD 610
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Counseling & Caregiver Education in Communication Disorders
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Counseling
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New Course
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Amy Glaspey
Phone/ email :
x2106;
amy.glaspey@umontana.edu
Program Chair/Director:
Lucy Hart Paulson
Other affected programs
None
Dean:
Date
Roberta Evans
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES
NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
X
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
CSD 610 Counseling and Caregiver Education in Communication Disorders. Offered variable terms.
Prereq., CSD 520, CSD 540, CSD 550, CSD 560, CSD 565. Introduction to counseling clients and
caregivers regarding speech and hearing disorders across the lifespan. Topics include adjustment to injury,
the grief process, specific counseling approaches, advocacy and identifying community resources.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
An important aspect of successful service delivery in speech-language pathology includes counseling
caregivers regarding how to best support the client and the difficult decisions that they may need to make
about communication, care, and intervention. The course would support students develop necessary
counseling that they would implement as they engage in advanced clinical practica.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No, the course would be offered as an elective.
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration
and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions
according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf . Please
indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number Change
From:
Level U, UG, G
Co-convened
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
YES
NO
x
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
YES NO
x
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Have you reviewed the graduate
Reference procedure 301.30:
increment guidelines? Please check (X)
space provided.
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
8. Justification for proposed change
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information (must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
CSD: 610 Counseling and Caregiver Education in Communication Disorders
Course Description: Introduction to counseling clients and caregivers regarding speech
and hearing disorders across the lifespan. Topics include adjustment to injury, the grief
process, specific counseling approaches, advocacy and identifying community resources.
3 credit course.
Prerequisites: CSD G 520, 540, 550, 560, 565.
Required Materials:
1) Flasher, L.V. & Fogle, P.T. (2004). Counseling skills for speechlanguage
pathologists and audiologists. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning.
2) Holland, A.L. (2007). Counseling in communication disorders: A wellness perspective.
SanDiego, CA: Plural Publishing.
Recommended readings: On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
The 36-Hour Day ( 4th Edition) by Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins
Relationship to ASHA Standards: ASHA upholds nine Standards related to academic
andclinical training as well as continuing education. This course contributes to completion
of the Standards outlined below.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of the course the student will
demonstrate knowledge of the following objectives and the skills to integrate them into the
framework of clinical practice in the field of speech-language pathology:
A. Students will describe and discuss issues related to scope of practice, purposes,
boundaries, ethics, and legal aspects of counseling for speech-language pathology.
(Standard III-D; III-G)
B. Students will recognize the importance of interpersonal skills and qualities necessary for
effective counseling by identifying desired traits and personal strengths/weaknesses
through self-evaluation and self-study activities. (Standard III-D)
C. Students will compare and contrast contemporary theories and methods of
counselingwith applications to specific communication disorders. (Standard IV-G)
D. Students will indentify factors/phenomena that may impact counseling (including
culture,age, gender, time, religion, emotional reactions, and defense mechanisms by
clients and families) and discuss ways to provide the most appropriate services possible.
(Standard V-G)
E. Given case studies and role-playing scenarios, students will demonstrate appropriate
interviewing and counseling techniques for the assessment and treatment of individuals
with communication disorders. (Standard IV-G)
Course Policies:
and participation are expected at each class meeting
participate in class discussions. Students who miss class are responsible for content.
Sending or receiving text messages during class time is inappropriate and unprofessional.
g. spelling, grammar,
punctuation, etc.). Points will be deducted for inadequate work. All work should be
submitted in Times New Roman 12-point font; double-spaced. Refer to materials from
your Professional Writing course as well as your APA Manual (6th Edition) for
clarification and examples of good writing.
no credit will be given on the assignment. Cheating will result in sanctions up to and
including dismissal from the class with a failing grade.
Course Requirements –
1. Self-study and reflections paper (3-5 pages, double-spaced) on your
strengths/weaknesses/experiences with counseling - 100 points
2. Attendance at each class meeting – 50 points
3. Caregiver resource presentation – 50 points
3. Midterm Exam – 100 points
5. Final Exam – 200 points – format and date to be determined
Final grades will be determined as follows:
A - 90 – 100%
B- 80 – 89%
C - 70 – 79%
D - 60 - 69%
F - below 60%
Tentative Course Schedule - subject to change at instructor’s discretion
Week 1
Review Syllabus
Readings: Flasher & Fogle, Ch 1,2; Holland, Ch 3
Topics: Characteristics of effective counselors
Week 2
Readings: Holland, Ch 4 and 5
Topics: Basic counseling skills
Week 3
Readings: Holland, Ch 6
Topics: Helping process and helping skills
Week 4
Readings: Holland Ch 7 & 9
Topics: Basic Counseling skills review and practice
Week 5
Readings: Flasher & Fogle, Ch 6, 7 & 8
Topics: Structuring and boundary setting in the counseling relationship
Week 6
Readings: Luterman, "The Emotions of Communication Disorders"
Topics: Ethical issues in the client-clinician relationship
Week 7
Readings: Luterman, "Working with Families"; Handouts: "Family context and disability culture" and
"Working with individuals with disabilities."
Topics: Perspectives on families of patients with communication disorders
Week 8
Mid-term
Week 9
Readings: Hinckley; Avent
Topics: Forms of family education
Week 10
Readings: TBD from packet
Topics: Creating caregiver support and education programs
Week 11
Caregiver resource presentations
Week 12
Readings: Holland
Topics: Life coaching and the SLP
Week 13
Readings: TBD
Topics: Issues in counseling caregivers of children vs. adults
Week 14
Review and Wrap-up
Reflection paper due
Week 15
Finals Week
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 8-23-11