Department of Communication Disorders

Department of Communication Disorders

Faculty Expertise

Assistant Professor of Clinical Communication Disorders

Theresa V. Nicholls, M.C.D., CCC-SLP

tnicho@lsuhsc.edu

EDUCATION

Master of Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, La. 1996

Bachelor of Arts, Speech-Language and Hearing, Southeastern La. University, Hammond, La. 1994

LICENSURE

Louisiana License in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES

Clinic Coordinator: Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Practicum, Clinic Instructor

Survey of Communication Disorders, Course Coordinator

Management of the Hearing Impaired, Course Co-Instructor

Issues and Methods in Communication Disorders I, Instructor

Issues and Methods in Communication Disorders II, III, Course Co-Instructor

Issues and Methods in Communication Disorders IV, Course Coordinator

CLINICAL/RESEARCH INTERESTS

Cochlear Implants, Auditory-Verbal, Preschool Language and Articulation

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Students need to be provided an encouraging atmosphere and clinical experiences which emphasize personal and professional growth and arouse curiosity in their chosen field of study.