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Admissions Type and Cultural Competency in Graduate Speech-Language Pathology Curricula: A National Survey Study
Mark Guiberson1, Debra C Vigil2
1Division of Communication Disorders, University of Wyoming, Laramie.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|July 26, 2021
Summary
Graduate speech-language pathology programs using holistic admissions practices teach more cultural competency content. These programs also utilize diverse teaching methods, unlike traditional programs.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology education
- Cultural competency training
- Higher education curriculum development
Background:
- Cultural competency is crucial for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) to effectively serve diverse client populations.
- Existing graduate SLP programs vary in their integration of cultural competency content.
- Understanding how cultural competency is taught is essential for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of cultural competency instruction in graduate speech-language pathology programs.
- To identify differences in cultural competency content and pedagogy based on university admission practices.
- To inform strategies for enhancing cultural competency in practicing SLPs.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 110 department chairs or designees of graduate speech-language pathology programs.
- Participants provided information on cultural competency topics included in their curricula.
- Programs were categorized by admission practices: traditional, some holistic measures, or holistic review.
Main Results:
- Programs employing holistic review or some holistic measures demonstrated significantly more cultural competency content than traditional programs.
- Holistic-focused programs utilized a broader range of pedagogical approaches for teaching cultural competency.
- Traditional programs reported less instruction on institutional biases, health disparities, and open discussions of culture and personal biases.
Conclusions:
- Holistic admissions practices in graduate SLP programs correlate with more comprehensive cultural competency education.
- Recommendations are discussed for improving cultural competence training within SLP curricula.
- Enhancing cultural competency in graduate programs can better prepare SLPs for diverse practice settings.
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