Crystal Hinrichs
Lecturer, Clinical Educator
Department of Communication Disorders
Research focus areas: Assisted research faculty in our department gathering research about apraxia of speech and bilingualism.
Areas of Expertise
- Communication Disorders
- Speech-Language Pathology
Clinical Experience
Crystal Hinrichs, M.S.Ed., CCC-SLP is a lecturer and clinical educator in the Communications Disorders Department. Prior to joining UNK’s faculty, Crystal worked as a medically based speech-language pathologist across a variety of settings including hospitals including acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and NICU services, private practice where she provided pediatric and adult outpatient services, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and home health. Her primary interest is working with adults with communication disorders and individuals with voice disorders.
Education
M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney, Speech-Language Pathology
B.S.Ed., University of Nebraska-Kearney, Communication Disorders
Teaching Areas
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
- Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communication Disorders
Professional Organizations and Activities
- American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Nebraska Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (NSLHA)
- Nebraska State License in Speech-Language Pathology
- Co-Faculty Advisor for the Kearney Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- ASHA Special Interest Group 2: Neurogenic Communication Disorders
