Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Academic Handbook
Academic Handbook
Speech-Language Pathology
updated: 11/20/2007
PART ONE: ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
I. INTRODUCTION
II. CALENDAR, FACILITIES, AND PERSONNEL
A. Missouri State Academic Calendar
B. Building Map
C. Personnel
III. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
A. Admission
B. Financial Assistance
1. Departmental Assistantships
2. Grant Assistantships
3. University Assistantships
C. Academic Advisor
D. Program Requirements
1. Essential Functions
2. Academic/Practicum Requirements
3. Proficiency Exam in Phonetic Transcription
4. Research Requirements
5. Portfolio
6. Comprehensive Examination
E. Retention Requirements
F. Teacher Certification
G. Complaint Procedures
IV. GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Course Loads
B. Attendance
V. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
A. National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
B. Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
I. INTRODUCTION
This handbook has been prepared to assist the students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Missouri State University in their professional education program. The handbook has been designed to outline the various requirements and conditions that must be met in order to satisfactorily complete the degree programs and to meet the master’s level requirements of the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Missouri Board of Healing Arts. In addition, various policies and procedures of the Department and the clinic have been delineated.
The student is encouraged to become familiar with the contents of the handbook. The student will be held responsible for handbook material. There may be points that are unclear due to the brevity, and the student should obtain clarification of these points. The student is also responsible for verifying the record of his/her courses and clinical hours and seeing to it that these conform to department, university, Missouri, and CAA requirements. This can best be accomplished by consulting with the academic advisor and appropriate clinical coordinator at least once per semester in order to verify these records.
Professional Building First Floor
Missouri State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Clinic Director office
Clinical faculty offices
Professional Building Second Floor
Department offices
Faculty offices
Teaching and research laboratories
C. PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Elizabeth Bell, Clinical Instructor
M.A. (1988)
Southwest Missouri State University
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 695 Clinical Practicum
Klaas Bakker, Associate ProfessorPh.D. (1987)
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 618 Fluency Disorders, CSD 624 Aphasia and related disorders, CSD 620 Voice Disorders, CSD 600 Research Methods in Communication Disorders
M.S.E. (1981)
The University of Georgia
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 695 Clinical Practicum
Ph.D. (1990)
Florida State University
Courses – Audiology Curriculum
Lyn Goldberg, Associate Professor
Ph.D. (1994)
Wayne State University
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 600 Research Methods in Communication Disorders, CSD 691 Professional Issues , CSD 640 Dysphagia, CSD 629 Theory and Management of Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders
Julie J. Masterson, Professor
Coordinator, Speech-Language Pathology
Ph.D. (1985)
The University of Memphis
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 628 Advanced Phonology, CSD 613 Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents, CSD 600 Research Methods in Communication Disorders
Ronald W. Netsell, ProfessorPh.D. (1969)
The University of Iowa
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 522 Neural Bases of Human Communication, CSD 620 Voice Disorders, CSD 625 Motor Speech Disorders
M.A. (1979)
Northeast Missouri State University
CCC-SLP
Courses: 695 Clinical Practicum
Patricia A. Pike, Clinical InstructorM.A. (1970)
University of Connecticut
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 695 Clinical Practicum
Lisa A. Wood, ProfessorPh.D. (1998)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
CCC-SLP
Courses: CSD 612 Language Disorders in Preschool-Age Children, CSD 630 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication, CSD 632 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations
III. MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
A. Admission
A departmental selection committee reviews applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for admission, which include a GPA of 3.00, a GRE score, and three letters of recommendation. The number of students who can enter the program each year is limited. Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Applicants are notified once their application is complete. Probationary admission to the program may be granted to an applicant with a GPA below 3.00.
B. Financial Assistance
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department may have 4 to 7 graduate assistantships to award each academic year. CSD graduate students who are not awarded an assistantship within the CSD department are often successful in obtaining an assistantship outside our department either in administrative areas or other departments across campus. Interested students should submit an application to the department with the assistantship(s). The application as well as a listing of all department/offices who may have an opening can be found on the home page of the Graduate School at Missouri State.
C. Academic Advisor
Upon admission, students are assigned an academic advisor in their area of concentration.
The academic advisor and the student develop a plan of study which is later incorporated into an Application for Candidacy which must be completed and in the graduate college before completion of the first spring semester of graduate education. The academic curriculum is shown in Appendix A. A spreadsheet file containing all competencies is developed for each student and is used to ensure completion of all academic requirements for the Department, University, state licensure, and ASHA certification. Each student meets with his/her advisor prior to each semester to determine course assignments in accordance with the degree plan.
D. Program Requirements
1. Essential Functions
The Essential Functions of Speech-Language Pathologists establishes the expectations and requisite abilities considered necessary for professionals in the field of speech-language pathology. Students in the Missouri State Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology program are to achieve the level of competency required for graduation and practice. It is recognized that degrees of ability vary widely among individuals. Admission candidates who feel they may not be able to acquire the essential functions set forth are encouraged to contact the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Any admission candidate who may require academic accommodations to fulfill the essential functions due to a disability are encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Support Services, Office of Student Life and Development at 417-836-4192 (voice) or 417-836-6792 (TTY). The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Missouri State seeks to ensure that qualified persons with disabilities are not denied admission or subject to discrimination in admissions. The Department is committed to enabling students by any reasonable means or accommodations to complete the course of study leading to the Master of Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The following Essential Functions are consistent with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association clinical skill performance guidelines, and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidelines expected of first year speech-language therapists in public schools. All essential functions are introduced and coached within CSD/SLP coursework and practicum.
Participate in professional responsibilities/activities for up to four-hour blocks of time with one or two breaks.
Move independently to, from, and in work setting.
Provide for one’s own personal hygiene.
Manipulate screening/diagnostic materials, including completion of screening/evaluation protocols.
Effectively implement necessary treatment plan appropriate for client, including use of materials/instrumentation and data collection.
Provide a safe environment for others in responding quickly to emergency situations including fire, choking, etc., and in application of universal precautions.
Visually monitor client responses and materials.
Make accurate judgments about speech and/or acoustic signals.
Maintain emotional and mental health required for use of intellectual abilities, prompt completion of responsibilities, and development of appropriate relationships with clients and colleagues.
Maintain composure and emotional stability in demanding situations.
Adapt to changing environments and situations.
Communicate effectively with people in person, by phone, and in written form by considering the communication needs and cultural values of the listener.
Understand and respect supervisory authority.
Maintain appropriate professional behavior, including punctuality and regular attendance.
Demonstrate compassion, integrity, interest, and motivation in delivering professional responsibilities to other individuals.
Participate in collaboration with other professionals.
Demonstrate the mental capacity to learn and assimilate professional information, including the ability to read and comprehend professional literature and reports.
Solve clinical problems through critical analysis.
Seek relevant case information, synthesize, and apply concepts and information from various sources and disciplines.
Write discipline-specific papers and clinical reports in English.
Speak Standard American English intelligibly, including the ability to model English phonemes.
Analyze, synthesize, and interpret ideas and concepts in academic and diagnostic/treatment settings.
Maintain attention and concentration for sufficient time to complete clinical activities for up to 4-hour blocks of time with one or two breaks.
Schedule and prioritize activities, and provide documentation in a timely manner.
Comply with administrative, legal, and regulatory policies.
2. Academic/Practicum Requirements
Students are expected to have completed undergraduate coursework in the following areas: phonetics, speech and hearing science, anatomy and physiology, language acquisition, basic audiology, and aural rehabilitation. Any deficiencies will likely require additional coursework at the graduate level. If all undergraduate expectations are met, the graduate program can be completed in two academic years (fall, spring) and one summer. Enrollment in a second summer is encouraged. A minimum of 14 credit hours is taken for clinical practicum, and the remainder will be for coursework and research requirements. The total number of credit hours taken is 53 (for students completing a research project) or 56 (for students completing a thesis). The course sequence appears in Appendix A. Students will either complete a master's project and take a comprehensive examination or complete a thesis. See Part Two: Clinic Policies and Procedures for specific requirements for clinical practicum.
3. Proficiency Exam in Phonetic Transcription
The ability to transcribe disordered speech is critical to the practice of speech-language pathology. Consequently, students are required to demonstrate proficiency in phonetic transcription. The proficiency exam is part of the course requirements for CSD 628 (Advanced Phonology). A minimum score of 80% is required to document proficiency.
4. Research Requirements
The SLP faculty feel that it is important both to consider student interest in selection of research topics and to maintain a balanced load across faculty members in the responsibilities associated with research advisement so that student can enjoy and complete work of the highest caliber. Consequently the following procedures will be used to assign students to individual faculty members for advisement in CSD 684 (Non-Thesis Project) and CSD 699 (Thesis). Each faculty member will discuss his/her current research activities with the first-year graduate students early in the spring semester. The students will be encouraged to schedule individual meetings with faculty members to pursue potential topics of interest and determine whether the activities are more appropriate for the thesis format versus the non-thesis format. Students will be asked to submit their ranked choices for research advisors and associated topics and formats to the SLP Coordinator (due dates vary from year to year). Student submissions must include the proposed topic, a brief description of planned activities, and how it relates to the work of the requested advisor. The SLP academic and clinical faculty will meet, review the student requests, and make an assignment for each student. The assignment will include faculty advisor, topic, and format. The assignments will take into account the student requests to the extent possible; however, to ensure balance in load, each faculty member will be assigned a minimum of 3 research advisees. Students will be notified of their assignments by the SLP Coordinator by the end of the spring semester and will be instructed to sign up for course credit beginning the following summer.
A final copy of a 684 project must be approved by the Project Director and Department Head at least one week prior to the Graduate School's deadline (see graduate calendar). The project will be in publication form (APA format) and sequenced according to examples on file in the CSD Department. Students submit their 2 CDs containing the project for storage by the department, and any other copies required bound copies by the project director. A thesis must be in final form (APA style, Missouri State Thesis Guidelines), approved by the thesis director, thesis committee and department head and be submitted to the Graduate College at least one week prior to the Graduate School's deadline (see graduate calendar). Two bound copies of thesis in final, approved form must be submitted to the Graduate College and 2 digital versions submitted (on CD) to the CSD department. The thesis director may request additional submissions.
Each student must present his/her research at a professional meeting. Appropriate presentation venues include the ASHA Annual Convention, MSHA Annual Convention, CHHS Student Research Symposium, and Missouri State Graduate Student Forum.
5. Comprehensive Examination
The comprehensive examination will be administered in spring semester for students graduating in May and in the summer term for students graduating in August. The exam consists of multiple choice questions that cover all areas of coursework. Students must notify the CSD office of their intention to graduate at the end of the semester prior to the semester in which they plan to graduate so that an Application to take Comprehensive Examinations may be completed for them by the department staff. For example, if a student plans to graduate at the end of the spring semester, he/she should notify the department staff at the end of the preceding fall semester. All comprehensive examinations (original and retakes) must be taken on campus. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the comprehensive examination. Students failing the comprehensive examination will be required to take an oral examination the following semester. This examination will be administered by a panel of the SLP faculty and will cover all areas included in the student's first comprehensive exam. Students failing the second comprehensive examination will be required to complete additional coursework before retaking the examination again. A thesis defense may serve as the comprehensive examination for students pursuing the thesis option.
E. Retention Requirements
1. To remain in the program, a student must maintain a GPA of 3.00.
2. No course with a grade below a "C" may be applied to a graduate degree.
3. Any grade below a "C" in any given course, didactic or clinical, is not acceptable and may be grounds for dismissal from the CSD program.
4. The accumulation of more than 9 hours of "C" or below in academic and/or practicum courses will result in dismissal from the program.
5. Students must progress satisfactorily through the levels of clinical practicum as defined in the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Handbook
6. Clinical hours from clinical classes where a grade of "C" or less was earned will not be counted toward required clinical experiences.
7. While grades are important, the student's continuation in the CSD Program is based on the composite picture of the ability of the student to perform satisfactorily in both the clinical phase of training as well as academic components.
The Communication Sciences and Disorders Department reserves the right to refuse enrollment or program continuation to any student. This refusal will be determined by the judgment of the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head based upon the student's ability to successfully complete clinical practicum assignments or to assume patient care responsibilities and/or function as a clinician/teacher. Additionally, if a student has failed to demonstrate an attitude of professionalism (as detailed in the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Handbook) as judged by the CSD Graduate Faculty and CSD Department Head, a student may be dismissed from the program.
F. Teacher Certification
In the state of Missouri a speech-language pathologist may also work in the public schools by acquiring a Student Services Certificate through DESE. This certificate is obtained by providing DESE with a Missouri License in Speech-Language Pathology from the State Board of Healing Arts. Individuals with Provisional Licensure may apply for Temporary Certificate to work in the public schools
G. Complaint Procedures
Procedures for Complaints Against Educational ProgramsA complaint about any accredited program or program in Candidacy status may be submitted by any student, instructional staff member, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and/or member of the public. All complaints must be signed and submitted in writing to the chair, Council on Academic Accreditation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, and must clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint to the accreditation standards and provide supporting data for the charge.
Determination of JurisdictionReceipt of a complaint is acknowledged and an investigation is initiated by the chair of the CAA within 30 days. The original letter of complaint is placed in a National Office file separate from the program's accreditation file. The chair determines whether the complaint (a) is against an accredited education program or program in Candidacy status in audiology and/or speech-language pathology and (b) relates to the standards for accreditation of education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. If the complaint is from a student or faculty/instructional staff member, the complainant will be required to exhaust all institutional grievance and review mechanisms before submitting a complaint to the CAA. If the chair of the CAA makes the determination that the complaint does not meet the above-listed criteria, the complainant is informed that the CAA will not investigate the complaint.
Investigation
If the chair of the CAA determines that the complaint satisfies the above-listed criteria, the CAA will investigate the complaint.
1. The chair of the CAA informs the complainant that the Council will proceed with an investigation during which it may be necessary to reveal the identity of the complainant to the affected program or to other potential sources of relevant information. The complainant is given the opportunity to withdraw the complaint. If the complainant does not wish to pursue the matter, the investigation is concluded. If the complainant does not wish to withdraw the complaint, the complainant is asked to keep the initiation of an investigation confidential and to provide an relevant information in support of the allegation.
2. The chair of the CAA notifies the program director and the institution's president or president's designee by certified return-receipt-requested mail that a complaint has been registered against the program. The notification includes information about the nature of the complaint without revealing the identity of the complainant. The program's director and the institution's president or presidents designee are requested to provide information they consider relevant to the complaint within 30 days of the date of the notification letter.
3. The chair of the CAA notifies CAA members that a complaint has been registered and that an investigation has begun. Notification includes information about the nature of the complaint. The identity of the complainant and the program under investigation is not revealed to the members of the CAA or to recipients of requests for information, unless a majority of CAA members consider such disclosure necessary for the proper investigation of the complaint. If the majority of Council members concludes that persons other than the complainant, the program director, and the institution's president or president designee may have information relevant to the complaint, the chair of the CAA requests such information.
4. After reviewing all relevant information, the CAA determines the course of action. Such actions may include, but not limited to:
- dismissing the complaint
- recommending changes in the program within a specified period of time
- continuing the investigation through an on-site visit to the program
- placing the program on probation
- withholding/withdrawing accreditation
5. If the CAA determines that a site visit is necessary, the program director and the institution's president or president's designee are notified, and a date for the site visit is expeditiously scheduled. The program pays for expenses of the site visit. The investigatory team is selected from the current roster of CAA site visitors. During the site visit, emphasis is given to those standards with which the program is allegedly not in compliance. The site visit team submits a written report to the CAA no later than 30 days following the site visit. As with all other site visits, only the observations of the site visitors are reported; site visitors do not make recommendations. The CAA forwards the report to the program director and the institution's president or president's designee. The program or institution should provide a written response to the chair of the CAA within 30 days of the postmarked date on which the report is forwarded to the program director and the president or president's designee. The purpose of the response is to verify the accuracy of the site visit report.
6. The CAA reviews all evidence before it, including the site visit report and the program's response to the report, and takes one of the following actions:
- Dismiss the complaint
- recommend modifications of the program within a specified period of time
- place the program on probation
- withhold/withdraw accreditation
7. If the CAA withholds/withdraws accreditation, the program director and the institution's president or president's designee are informed that accreditation has been withheld/withdrawn. Notification also includes justification for the decision and informs the program of its option to request a Further Consideration review. If the program chooses to request Further Consideration, the request must be received by the CAA within 30 days from the date of the notification letter. Further Consideration is the mechanism whereby the program can present documentary evidence of compliance with the appropriate standards. By exercising this prerogative, the program asks the CAA to reevaluate its decision to withhold/withdraw accreditation. With the request for Further Consideration, the program must submit documentation to justify why accreditation should not be withheld/withdrawn. If the program does not exercise its Further Consideration option, the CAA's decision to withhold/withdraw accreditation cannot be appealed.
8. Within 2 months of receiving the program's response to the Further Consideration, the CAA makes a decision to dismiss the complaint or to withhold/withdraw accreditation, and the chair of the CAA notifies the program director and the institution's president or president's designee. Notice of withholding or withdrawal of accreditation includes a statement justifying the decision. If accreditation is withheld/withdrawn, the chair of the CAA notifies the secretary of the U.S. Department of Education at the same time that the program is notified.
Procedures for Complaints Against the Council Complaints against the Council on Academic Accreditation may be lodged by any student, instructional staff member, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, and/or member of the public. All complaints must be signed and in writing to the Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.
Determination of Jurisdiction
Receipt of a complaint is acknowledged and an investigation is initiated by the chair of the CAA within 30 days of the day the complaint is received. The original letter of complaint is filed in the ASHA National Office. The chair of the CAA determines whether the complaint relates to the accreditation process, decisions, or actions or activities of the Council or Council members.
If the chair makes the determination that the complaint does not meet the above criteria, the CAA will not investigate the complaint.
Investigation
If the chair of the CAA determines that the complaint meets the above criteria, the CAA must investigate the complaint.
1. The chair of the CAA informs the complainant that the Council will proceed with an investigation during which it may be necessary to identify the complainant to the Council, a review committee, or other sources of relevant information. The complainant is asked to keep the initiation of an investigation confidential and to provide all relevant information in support of the allegation.
2. The chair of the CAA notifies CAA members that a complaint has been registered against the Council and that the Council will proceed with an investigation. Notification includes information about the nature of the complaint. The identity of the complainant is not revealed to members of the CAA.
3. The chair of the CAA shall appoint a Review Committee to review the complaint against the Council. To assure that the committee is thoroughly familiar with accreditation standards and Council policies and procedures, the Committee shall consist of three past members of the CAA or its predecessor body (ESB) who have served during the preceding 5 years. The Review Committee shall consider the complaint, including supporting documents, within 60 days of the date material related to the complaint is mailed to the Committee from National Office. After reviewing all relevant information, the Review Committee will recommend a course(s) of action. Such recommendations may include, but are not limited to:
- dismissing the complaint
- recommending changes in Council policies and procedures within a specified time period
4. Within 30 days of the conclusion of its investigation, the Review Committee will forward its recommendations to the chair of the CAA. Such recommendations will be disseminated to members of the CAA for their review. A full discussion of the recommendations of the Review Committee shall be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the CAA and for consideration of appropriate Council action. In the event that more immediate action is required, the chair of the CAA may conduct a poll of Council members.
5. The complainant shall be notified of Council action on the complaint within 30 days of the Council's decision in the matter. Decisions of the Council relative to complaints may not be appealed.
IV. GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Course Loads
Students take only academic coursework during the first summer semester. During each of the 5 following semesters, they enroll in both academic coursework and clinical practicum. Specific course assignments by semester are shown in Appendix A.
B. Attendance
The Missouri State graduate program in Speech Language Pathology is considered full time. Selection for admission is based on the assumption that students will be enrolled full time. Consequently, students should carry the course loads suggested above. Further, schedules for work and personal commitments should be completed after courses and clinical assignments are set.
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the national organization for graduate and undergraduate students interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication behavior. NSSLHA is the only official national student association recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). NSSLHA membership is available to full or part-time undergraduate and graduate students. NSSLHA members are represented by Regional Councilors who sit on the NSSLHA Executive Council as well as on one or more ASHA professional boards or committees. As a national chapter NSSLHA member, students are entitled to several benefits. Examples include NSSLHA publications, the ASHA Leader, a choice of one ASHA journal, reduced registration fees for the annual ASHA Convention, and significant savings on the first year of ASHA membership. Annual dues are only $45. Visit NSSLHA's website at the above link to find out how to join.
Missouri State Chapter
The Missouri State University chapter of NSSLHA participates in a variety of community events and fundraisers throughout the year. In the past fundraisers have included bake sales, NSSLHA product sales, and participation in the Missouri State Homecoming Tail-Gate Party festivities. NSSLHA and the Missouri State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic join with the Salvation Army around the holiday season to provide clothing and toys to underprivileged families. The Angel Tree is placed in the Clinic waiting room and the gifts are given to the Salvation Army to distribute. Another activity is at Halloween where costumed NSSLHA members visit children in nearby hospitals to spread a little cheer. NSSLHA members also participate in a unique puppet program called "Kids on the Block". KOB is designed for elementary grades and teaches children about disabilities. NSSLHA finds diverse ways to "get the word out." Whether by donning NSSLHA T-shirts, visiting Jefferson City to speak with legislators, or participating in the campus wide world health day, NSSLHA is a presence on campus and in the community.
Appendix A
Academic Schedule
Total Credit Hours: 53- 56
Graduate Program in CSD- Speech-Language Pathology
Total credit hours: 53 (56 with thesis option)
Summer 1
CSD 618 Fluency Disorders- 2 credit hours
CSD 630 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2 credit hours
CSD 620 Voice Disorders- 2 credit hours
Total credit hours: 2 to 6
Fall 1
CSD 628 Advanced Study of Phonological (Speech Sound) Disorders in Children– 3 credit hours
CSD 612 Language Disorders in Preschool-Age Children – 3 credit hours
CSD 600 Research Methods in Communication Disorders– 3 credit hours
CSD 624 Aphasia and Related Disorders– 3 credit hours
CSD 694 Intro to Clinical Practicum -1 credit hour (1-2 clients)
Total credit hours: 13
Spring 1
CSD 613 Language Disorders in School-Age Children and Adolescents -3 credit hours
CSD 625 Motor Speech Disorders– 3 credit hours
CSD 629 Theory and Management of Cognitively-Based Communication Disorders – 3 credit hours
CSD 695 (CMD) Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) -3 credit hours (3 clients & evaluations)
Total credit hours: 12
Summer 2
CSD 618 Fluency Disorders 2 credit hours (if not taken Summer 1)
CSD 630 Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2 credit hours (if not taken Summer 1)
CSD 620 Voice Disorders- 2 credit hours (if not taken Summer 1)
CSD 684 Non-thesis Project -1 credit hour or CSD 699 Master's Thesis - 2 credit hours
CSD 695 Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) -3 credit hours (3 clients & evaluations)
Total credit hours: 4 to 10(11)
Fall 2
CSD 640 Dysphagia- 3 credit hours
CSD 632 Speech and Language Assessment and Treatment for Special Populations– 3 credit hours
CSD 684 Non-thesis Project -1 credit hour or CSD 699 Master's Thesis - 2 credit hours
CSD 695 Advanced Clinical Practice (Clinical Practicum) – 3 (2 clients)
Total credit hours: 10(11)
Spring 2
CSD 688 Professional Issues 3 credit hours
CSD 684 Non-thesis Project-1 credit hour or CSD 699 Master's Thesis- 2 credit hours
CSD 695 Advanced Clinical Practice (Externships) – 4 credit hours
Total credit hours: 8(9)
V. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
A. National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Intellectual Abilities:
Behavioral and Social Attributes:
Physical Abilities:
Jill Oswalt, Clinic Director
Neil DiSarno, Department Head
Deborah Cron, Clinical Instructor
II. CALENDAR, FACILITIES, AND PERSONNEL
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