Susan Larson

Academics Faculty

Susan Larson

Email: susan.larson@bethel.edu

Job Title

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Susan Larson is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist with a history of working in public, private, and charter schools. She currently works in an urban school district as an SLP and clinical supervisor. Her strong interest and experience working with autistic individuals from age three to 21 led her to Bethel University where she began to teach in the special education program in 2013. Susan teaches courses in autism and is also a thesis advisor, a role she thoroughly enjoys. Her professional interests include Autism, Language Disorders, Clinical Supervision, and Professional Writing. Susan has master's degrees in both Speech-Language Pathology and Mental Health Counseling.

Started at Bethel

2013

Education

  • UW-Madison - M.S. Speech Language Pathology, 1987
  • Lakeland College - M.A. Counseling, 2010

Biography

Experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Professor with a demonstrated history of working in public schools, charter schools, and the higher education industry. Skilled in Speech and Language Disorders, Autism, Phonology, Child Development, Clinical Supervision, Course Development, and Teaching. Strong education professional with Master of Arts and Science (M.A., M.S.) degrees focused in Speech-Language Pathology and related Mental Health Counseling.

Courses Taught

SPED 611 Evaluation, Communication, and Intervention Strategies for ASD (ASD)

SPED 671 Field Experience 

SPED 790 Writing Thesis/Project 

Awards

ASHA ACE AWARD

Issued by American Speech Language Hearing Association · Jan 2022

  • The Award for Continuing Education (ACE) is presented to Certified ASHA members who have completed 70 hours of approved continuing education in 36 months.

Publications

Trapped in a MineTrapped in a Mine    Cornerstone Press · Jun 1, 1998

Certificates and Licenses

  • State of MN Teaching License in Speech-Language Pathology PreK-12

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)    American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Issued Jan 1984  

  • Innocent Classroom TrainingInnocent Classroom Training June 201

  • Beyond Diversity TrainingBeyond Diversity Training August 201

  • Nurtured Heart TrainingNurtured Heart Training August 2015

  • Youth Mental Health FIrst AidYouth Mental Health FIrst Aid June 2015

Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards

American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) 1987- Present

ASHA SIG 16 School Based IssuesASHA SIG 16 School-Based Issues Jan 2015 - Present

National Education AssociationNational Education Association 1996- Present