Speech language pathology graduate students' knowledge and preparation pertinent to the service delivery of children with cochlear implants

Abstract

This thesis developed a pilot survey to investigate graduate students' pre-service knowledge and preparation pertinent to the service delivery of children with cochlear implants. The survey was specifically designed to obtain data from graduate students enrolled in speech-language pathology programs from the state of Indiana (Ball State University, Indiana University, Indiana State University, Purdue University, and Saint Mary's University). The final pilot survey included 59-items. All survey items were developed by the author of this Honor's Thesis based upon the research literature relevant to cochlear implants and speech-language pathology service delivery.