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Dean: Daniel E. Sellers (380-2785)
Academic Counselors: Melissa Wold and Mary Haynes (380-2772)
Director of Graduate Studies: Julio F. Turrens (380-2710)
The College of Allied
Health Professions offers the following programs:
Certificate Program in:
Radiologic Technology
Bachelor of Science Programs
in:
Biomedical Sciences
Cardiorespiratory Care
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Radiologic Sciences
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Masters Degree Programs in:
Health Science: Major - Physician
Assistant Studies
Master of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Speech & Hearing
Sciences (including
optional preparation for the teacher’s certificate in Speech
Pathology & Audiology)
Doctor of Philosophy Program
in:
Communication
Sciences and Disorders
The programs are designed to provide the highest quality
in basic medical sciences and health professional education to meet health care needs and
to contribute to new knowledge through research. Upon graduation, students are eligible to
sit for their respective licensure and board examinations to enter professional practice
in their chosen area.
Through University approval and when deemed to be in the
best interest of the students, the faculty of the College reserves the right to alter
curricula and regulations as deemed necessary.
The professional programs in Allied Health are accredited
by their respective national accrediting agencies as given below:
ACCREDITATION
| Program |
Accrediting Agency |
| Cardiorespiratory Care |
Committee on Accreditation
of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review
Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education. |
| Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
National Accrediting Agency
for Clinical Laboratory Sciences |
| Occupational Therapy |
Accreditation Council for
Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA) |
| Physical Therapy |
American Physical Therapy Association |
| Physician Assistant |
Committee on Accreditation of Allied
Health Educational Programs |
| Radiologic Sciences |
Joint Commission on Education in
Radiologic Technology |
| Speech and Hearing Sciences |
American Speech-Language and
Hearing Association and Educational Program: Council on Academic
Accreditation (CAA) |
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Students are encouraged to take full advantage of
the academic advising services provided for Allied Health students. The
Academic Advisors are available to assist undergraduate students and other
persons seeking information about Allied Health Professions Programs. The
Academic Advisors are located at 1550 University Commons, telephone number
(334)380-2772. Graduate students are advised by their respective
departmental advisor.
UNDERGRADUATE PROMOTION
POLICIES
For Professional Component undergraduate students in
Cardiorespiratory Care, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Therapy,
and Radiologic Sciences, a minimum grade of “C” is required in each
Professional Component course. This minimum grade of “C” reflects only
the letter grade since many courses will require an 80% or 90% competency in
order to be considered passing level. Students receiving less than a “C”
in a professional course in Cardiorespiratory Care, Clinical Laboratory
Sciences, Occupational Therapy, and Radiologic Sciences will not be allowed
to proceed in the program. Students not meeting this minimal requirement may
apply for reinstatement by petitioning the respective departmental Student
Evaluation and Promotions Committee. The student must petition in writing
through the office of the Department Chair no later than five days prior to
the beginning of the semester for which reinstatement is requested. If for
any reason, a student must withdraw from the Professional Component of a
program, readmission will require approval of the appropriate Department
Chair and the Dean of the College.
Additionally, students in Occupational Therapy must
maintain a 3.0 grade-point average in the Professional Component of their
program. Occupational Therapy students failing to maintain a 3.0
grade-point average will not be allowed to proceed in the program.
However, students failing to meet the requirement may apply for
reinstatement following the procedures outlined above.
Undergraduate students majoring in Speech and Hearing
Sciences may register for SPA courses which have an SPA prerequisite only
if a grade of “C” or better were achieved in the prerequisite course.
“C” reflects only the letter grade since some courses will require an
80% or 90% competency level-point average in order to be considered
passing level. Speech and Hearing majors are expected to maintain an
overall grade-point average acceptable for admission to the graduate
program.
TRANSIENT COURSE WORK
CREDIT
All students currently enrolled at the University of South
Alabama must receive prior approval of the Dean before taking prerequisite
course work at another institution. All students enrolled in the College of
Allied Health Professions must receive prior approval from both the Chair of
the Department and the Dean before taking courses in their major field at
another institution. Failure to obtain prior approval may result in loss of
credit for the course work.
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