Communication Sciences and Disorders
Capstone Research

The Rockhurst CSD graduate program culminates with a Capstone project. This project gives students the opportunity to choose their own topic of interest and is planned during the Research Methods course. Students discover that their work has real world applications and impact. Faculty members, as well as members of the community, may suggest topics for students to consider based on needed research.

For more information on any of the following projects, please contact the supervising faculty member listed.

Supervised by Mrs. Lynn Drazinski

Job Satisfaction of Rural Speech-Language Pathologists presented by Janet Wilson

Perceptions of Preparedness and Confidence of School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists in Working with Children with Traumatic Brain Injury presented by Sarah Skyles

Supervised by Dr. Pam Hart

Post High School Transitions for Young Adults with Hearing Loss presented by Courtney Shillicut

Analysis of Consumer Feedback following Assistive Technology Trials presented by Christina Thomas & Sarah Custer

Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Ethnomethodological Multiple Case Study presented by Alison Schulties, Lauren King, Jasmine Steele, Laura Rittel & Stephanie Race

Content Analysis of Students’ Written Observation Reflections presented by Liz Keller, Erin O’Toole, Jasmine Schneidmiller & Rebecca Reeser

Supervised by Ms. Carol Koch

The Effectiveness of Socials Skills Groups for Preschool Aged Children with Language Delays presented by Lauren Jack & Jen Sogas

Early Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Ethnomethodological Multiple Case Study presented by Alison Schulties, Lauren King, Jasmine Steele, Laura Rittel & Stephanie Race

Content Analysis of Students’ Written Observation Reflections presented by Liz Keller, Erin O’Toole, Jasmine Schneidmiller & Rebecca Reeser

Increasing Awareness of SLPs and other Health Professionals about Myofunctional Therapy presented by Jennifer Pfannes & Sheena Boyce

Supervised by Dr. Linda Solomon

A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists to Communicate with Individuals who are Deaf and Aphasic presented by Ryann Kuykendall & Katie Ackermann

Determining the Keys to Success Regarding Support systems for Parents of Children with Special Needs presented by Meghan Philip & Jennifer Yocum

SLPs' Knowledge of Other Languages presented by Mark Moran

Training for Caregiver/Spouse on Communication – Pre and Post Training to See if It Makes a Difference for Communication presented by Crystal Landis