Professional Integration and Reflective Practice I (573-6A-1)
Instructors
Holly Schmidt
Denise Eisenhauer
Meeting Info
TBA: TBA
Overview of class
Development of specialized clinical skills in the student's area of clinical focus via accumulation of a minimum of 35 clock hours in clinical skill development. Approval of the clinical specialization plan by the SLP-D committee is required.
Registration Requirements
None.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Spring
1. Thoughtfully and realistically reflect on your experiences in the first year of the program
2. Describe how your goals have changed since your time of admission
3. Effectively articulate your motivations for your five and 10-year career goals
4. Discuss your strengths and how they can be applied to your goals
Summer
1. Thoughtfully and realistically reflect on your experiences in the first year of the program
2. Describe how your goals have changed since your time of admission
3. Effectively articulate your motivations for your five and 10-year career goals
4. Discuss your strengths and how they can be applied to your goals
Fall
1. Recognize appropriate situations for using a CV versus a resume when applying for future job opportunities.
2. Identify and analyze a job description that aligns with your 5- or 10-year career goals.
3. Experiment with and respond to various interview questions to enhance your readiness for job interviews.
4. Clearly and confidently articulate your experiences and strengths in relation to a specific job opportunity you have identified.
Winter
1. Reflect on your goals from Spring 2024 (Part I) of PIRP
2. Reflect on your potential next steps within the next 6 months after graduation
3. Craft your story
Evaluation Method
This course is designed to support the student's career development and acquisition of specialized skills. Assessments include reflection essays, an e-portfolio, group discussions, and the accumulation of a minimum of 35 hours in a clinical skill development area.
Class Materials (Required)
StrengthsFinder 2.0 Gallup by Tom Rath
ISBN 9781595620156
*Students are required to purchase a new book to receive a working activation code. If purchasing the e-book, the activation code must be purchased separately. Available on Amazon.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Additional readings will be posted and accessible on Canvas
Class Notes
The broad goal of the course is to give students an opportunity to reflect on their clinical, professional, and academic experiences during the program and prepare students to move into leadership positions in the field through both theoretical and hands-on practical application. The course will focus on career preparation and development, including reflecting on short and long-term goals, identifying professional opportunities, preparing a dossier, and an electronic portfolio. This course is somewhat self-paced within each quarter.
This course is designed for individualized career development through professional integration and reflection on students' clinical, professional, and academic experiences. Prepares students to advance in the field through both theoretical and hands-on practical application, including the preparation of an e-portfolio. Development of specialized skills in the student's area of clinical focus via accumulation of a minimum of 35 hours in clinical skill development.
Class Attributes
Asynchronous:Remote class-no scheduled mtg time