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| DEPARTMENT
OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND
AUDIOLOGY |
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| Chair: Paul
A. Dagenais (251) 380-2600 |
| Professor Emeritus:
Evans, Sellers |
| Professors: Dagenais, Talbott |
| Associate Professor: Beverly, Guendouzi |
| Assistant Professors:
Adams, Carpenter, Estis, Moore, Ramkissoon, Williams |
| Clinical Specialists: Beverly, Byrd, Hardaway, Holston, Hudson, Roberts |
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Department
of Speech Pathology and Audiology web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/speechandhearing/ |
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| The mission
of the Department of Speech
Pathology and Audiology
is to provide undergraduate, master’s
and doctoral programs that challenge the student
to achieve the highest standards of academic learning,
scientific inquiry and clinical excellence. The
Department of Speech Pathology
and Audiology seeks to deliver a comprehensive
program of academic, research and clinical training
in the area of speech, language and hearing development
and disorders. The Department
offers the Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences, the Master of Science in Speech-Language
Pathology, the Doctor of Audiology and the Doctor
of Philosophy in Communication Sciences and Disorders. |
| The
undergraduate program readies the graduate to
undertake professional study on the graduate level.
Students in Speech-Language Pathology who complete
the Bachelor's and Master's programs will meet
all the academic and practicum requirements to
be eligible for the Clinical Fellowship (CF) that leads to national certification (CCC/SLP)
by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) and eligibility for the Alabama State License.
Students in Audiology who complete the Doctor of Audiology program will meet all
the academic and practicum requirements for national
certification (CCC/A) and also be eligible for
the Alabama State License. The Graduate programs
in both Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation
(CAA) of ASHA. |
| Undergraduate
students majoring in Speech and
Hearing Sciences must complete each SHS course with a grade of "C" or better. Undergraduate speech
and hearing majors are expected to maintain an
overall grade-point average acceptable for admission
to a graduate program. |
| Course requirements
for the baccalaureate degree are outlined below. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCES |
| Area I
- Written Composition |
(6) |
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| EH 101, EH 102 |
3, 3 |
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| Area II
- Humanities & Fine Arts |
(12) |
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| CA 110 |
3 |
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| ARH 100, ARH 103,
ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242; ARS 101;
MUL 101; DRA 110 |
3 |
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| EH 215 or
EH 216 or EH 225 or EH 226 or EH 235 or EH 236 |
3 |
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*Humanities Elective
(suggest LG if HY sequence chosen)
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3 |
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| Area III
- Natural Sciences & Math |
(11) |
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| MA 110 or
MA 112 |
3 |
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| BLY 121 |
4 |
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| Lab Science
Elective |
4 |
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| Area
IV - History, Social & Behavioral Sciences |
(12) |
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| History Elective
(HY 101, HY 102, HY 135, or HY 136) |
3 |
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*Social Sciences
Electives (3 courses)
(recommend AN 100 & SY 109) |
9 |
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| Area V
- Preprofessional, Major & Electives |
(24) |
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| CIS 150 or
CIS 110 or CIS 250 |
3 |
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| PSY 120 |
3 |
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| CLS
114, CLS 115 |
4, 4 |
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| ST 210 or
BUS 245 |
3 |
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| AHP 101 |
2 |
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| PH
104 |
4 |
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| General
Elective |
3 |
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| *must complete
a two course
sequence in Literature or History |
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| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS |
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| Human Development
(PSY 250, PSY 340, PSY 350;
EPY 251, EPY 315, EPY 451) |
3,
3 |
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| Aging (PSY
250, PSY 356; BLY 207; HSC 450, HSC 457;
SY 372, SY 472; LS 479, GRN 290; AIS 201, AIS 401) |
3, 3 |
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| Multicultural
(EDF 315; EPY 315; AN 200, AN 458; SY 315, SY 428, SY 445, SY 455; PSY 270, PSY 485; AIS 320; IS 100, IS 200) |
3,
3 |
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| Psychology
(PSY of your choice) |
3,
3 |
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| SHS
290 or approved elective |
3 |
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| Prior to
enrolling in SHS
courses at the 300- and 400-level, students must
complete CLS 114,
CLS 115, CIS 150 or CIS 110 or CIS 250, SHS
291, and at least one course each
from the Aging, Multicultural, and Human Development
areas. Students must have achieved an overall
GPA of 2.5 in order to enroll in SHS
300- and 400-level courses. |
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| REQUIRED SPEECH
AND HEARING SCIENCES COURSES |
| (36
credits as given below) |
| SHS
291 |
3 |
SHS
314 |
3 |
| SHS
331 |
4 |
SHS
341 |
4 |
| SHS
414 |
3 |
SHS
431 |
3 |
| SHS
441 |
3 |
SHS
452 |
3 |
| SHS
474 |
3 |
SHS
473 |
3 |
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SHS 480 |
4 |
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| A special
course fee is assessed for the following
course: |
| SHS
480 |
$37.00 |
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| MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY |
| The Master of
Science (MSSLP) in
Speech-Language Pathology
serves either as a professional preparation for
clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA) or as preparation for graduate
study leading to the Ph.D. degree. The MSSLP
program provides a broad range of basic science
courses and specialized offerings emphasizing
evaluation and treatment of language, articulation,
fluency, voice, swallowing,
and neurologically-based communication disorders.
Students are prepared for careers as clinicians
in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
and community clinics. Clinical practicum experiences
occur at the on-campus Speech and Hearing
Center and many affiliated clinics, rehabilitation
centers, schools, and hospitals. Within this framework,
students must meet the academic and practicum
requirements leading to
the Clinical Fellowship (CF) that occurs
post graduation. Completion
of the CF results in national certification
(the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in
Speech-Language Pathology awarded by ASHA)
and eligibility for
State of Alabama Licensure. The MSSLP
program typically extends for five academic semesters,
including one partial semester of clinical externship.
Graduate assistantships are available annually
on a competitive basis. Applications for admission
and assistantships are accepted after November
1 with enrollment beginning in the Fall Semester
only. The deadline for receipt of all application
materials is February
15. Specific information about the
Master's program is available from the department. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
| Students are
admitted in the Fall Semester only. |
| The following
criteria supplement the Graduate School criteria: |
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| REGULAR ADMISSION |
| 1. |
A
baccalaureate degree (or
equivalent) in the field of communication
sciences and disorders
from an accredited college or university is
required for admission. This includes all prerequisites
for admission into the graduate program. Students
who do not hold a baccalaureate degree in the
field must complete the Prerequisite Program. ( See below. ) |
| 2. |
A minimum 3.0 ("A"=4.0) overall
undergraduate GPA to be considered for regular
admission, a minimum of 2.5 overall undergraduate
GPA for provisional admission. |
| 3. |
A Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) score. The GRE must have been taken within
the last five years. |
| 4. |
Three
references from faculty at the undergraduate institution
are required. Two of these references must be provided
by Ph.D. faculty within the applicant's undergraduate department. |
| 5. |
A
Letter of Intent stating the applicant's reasons
for pursuing the degree. |
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| Because the
number of applicants is greater than the number
of vacancies in the program, students are
admitted on a competitive basis, based on the
criteria stated above. Because of limited course
sequencing, students are admitted in Fall Semester
only. Students must submit
complete applications by February
15 of the year in which they intend
to matriculate. |
| In addition,
students should have a course in human anatomy
and physiology, an adequate background in psychology,
and one course each in basic statistics and computer
science. In order to meet ASHA certification requirements,
students are strongly encouraged to complete course
work in areas dealing with multicultural issues,
aging/gerontology, and human development. Students
with a bachelor’s degree in other fields
will be expected to meet Prerequisite Program requirements
in speech pathology and audiology. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEGREE |
| The Master of
Science in Speech-Language
Pathology degree
requires a minimum of
five semesters of full-time academic study.
A portion of the final semester is spent off campus
completing the externship. Students must pass a comprehensive examination or complete a thesis project. All students must obtain a passing grade on the PRAXIS examination. |
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| TYPICAL
COURSE SEQUENCE |
| Master of Science
in Speech-Language Pathology |
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| Year 1 |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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| SLP
532 |
3 |
SLP
510 |
3 |
SLP
568 |
2 |
| SLP
541 |
3 |
SLP
533 |
3 |
SLP
534 |
2 |
| SLP
565 |
3 |
SLP
566 |
3 |
SLP
596 |
3 |
| SLP
596 |
3 |
SLP
596 |
3 |
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| Year 2 |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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| SLP
521 |
3 |
SLP
567 |
2 |
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| SLP
551 |
3 |
SLP
588 |
2 |
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| SLP
561 |
3 |
SLP
598 |
8 |
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| SLP
596 |
3 |
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| A
special course fee is assessed for the following
course: |
| SLP
596 |
$50.00 |
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| DOCTOR
OF AUDIOLOGY |
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| The
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) is a professional doctoral degree and is administered through the College of Allied Health Professions. The
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) serves either
as preparation for professional clinical
audiologists (including certification by
the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association,
ASHA) or as preparation for graduate study
leading to the Ph.D. degree. The Au.D. program
provides a broad range of basic science
courses and specialized offerings emphasizing
assessment, intervention, and prevention
techniques used with patients of all ages
who have hearing or balance related disorders.
Students are prepared for careers as clinicians
in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers,
private practice and community clinics.
Clinical practicum opportunities occur at
the on-campus Speech and Hearing Center
and many affiliated ENT clinics, rehabilitation
centers, schools, and hospitals. Within
this framework, students must meet the academic
and practicum requirements for national
certification (the Certificate of Clinical
Competence, CCC, in Audiology awarded by ASHA) and State
of Alabama Licensure. The Au.D. Program
typically extends for 11 academic semesters including two semesters of clinical externship.
Assistantships are available annually on
a competitive basis. Applications for admission
and assistantships are accepted after November
1 with enrollment beginning in the Fall
Semester only. The deadline for receipt
of all application materials is February
15. Specific information about
the Au.D. Program is available from the
department. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
| Students
are admitted in the Fall Semester only. |
| The
following describes admission criteria: |
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| REGULAR
ADMISSION |
| 1. |
A
baccalaureate degree (or equivalent)
in the field of communication sciences
and disorders from an accredited college
or university is required for admission.
This includes all prerequisites for
admission into the Au.D. program.
Students who do not hold a baccalaureate
degree in the field must complete the Prerequisite Program. See section below for information
about the Prerequisite Program. |
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A minimum 3.0 (A=4.0) overall undergraduate
GPA to be considered for regular admission,
a minimum of 2.5 overall undergraduate
GPA for provisional admission. |
| 3. |
A Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
score. The GRE must have been taken
within the last five years. |
| 4. |
Three references from faculty at the
undergraduate institution are required.
Two of these references must be provided
by Ph.D. faculty within the applicant's undergraduate department. |
| 5. |
A Letter of Intent stating the applicant's
reasons for pursuing the degree. |
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| Because
the number of applicants is greater
than the number of vacancies in the
program, students are admitted on
a competitive basis, based on the
criteria stated above. Because of
limited course sequencing, students
are admitted in fall semester only.
Students must submit complete applications
by February
15 of the year in which
they intend to matriculate. |
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addition, students should have a course
sequence in human anatomy and physiology,
an adequate background in psychology,
and one course each in basic mathematics
and physics or chemistry. In order
to meet ASHA certification requirements,
students are strongly encouraged to
complete course work in areas dealing
with multicultural issues, aging/gerontology,
and human development. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR DEGREE |
| The
Au.D. degree requires a minimum of
11 semesters of full-time academic
study. The final three semesters are spent
off campus completing externships. Students must successfully complete formative and summative assessments. All students must pass the PRAXIS examination before leaving campus for externships. |
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| TYPICAL
COURSE SEQUENCE |
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| Doctor
of Audiology |
| Year
1 |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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| AUD
612 |
3
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AUD
622 |
3
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AUD
632 |
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| AUD
614 |
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AUD 613 |
3
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AUD
642 |
3
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| AUD 640 |
3
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AUD
616 |
3
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AUD
643 |
3
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| AUD
641 |
3
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AUD 670 |
2 |
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AUD 630 |
3 |
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| AUD 670 |
1
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AUD
670 |
2
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| Year
2 |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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| AUD
615 |
3
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AUD
646 |
3
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AUD
648 |
3
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| AUD
631 |
3
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AUD
647 |
3
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AUD
651 |
3
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| AUD
645 |
3
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AUD
650 |
3
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AUD
652 |
2
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| AUD
671 |
3
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AUD
671 |
3
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AUD
671 |
3
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| Year
3 |
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Spring |
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Summer |
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| AUD 621 |
1 |
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AUD 654 |
2 |
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AUD
675 |
1
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| AUD
623 |
3
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AUD
655 |
3
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AUD
676 |
6
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| AUD
633 |
3
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AUD
661 |
3
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| AUD
653 |
3
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AUD
671 |
3
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| AUD
671 |
3
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4 |
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| Fall |
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Spring |
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| AUD
675 |
1
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AUD
675 |
1
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| AUD
676 |
6
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AUD
676 |
6
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A
special course fee is assessed for
the following courses:
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| AUD 631 |
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$25.00 |
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| AUD 670 |
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$50.00 |
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| AUD
671 |
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$50.00 |
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| AUD
672 |
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$50.00 |
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| PREREQUISITE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS HOLDING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ANOTHER DISCIPLINE |
| The Prerequisite Program in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers appropriate prerequisite undergraduate course work to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than speech and hearing science, speech language pathology, audiology, or communication disorders. Students apply directly to their chosen program of study (Master's in Speech-Language Pathology or Doctor of Audiology). Admission is limited and on a competitive basis. Those who meet admission requirements are admitted to the appropriate graduate program and, if they maintain appropriate grades, continue studies at the graduate level after completing the undergraduate curriculum. Students may need to successfully complete additional coursework outside of the department. This coursework may be completed prior to admission to the program or concurrently with the undergraduate SHS coursework. All out-of-department coursework must be completed during this initial year. This includes supporting course work in mathematics or statistics, an anatomy and physiology sequence, physics or chemistry, and 2 psychology courses. NOTE: Some Au.D. applicants may have the SHS course completion requirement waived. |
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| Given the structured curriculum in this special track, students are admitted Fall Semester only. Students interested in this program should contact the department for advising prior to applying. Application procedures are outlined under the program of study, MSSLP or AUD. |
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| DOCTOR
OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN COMMUNICATION
SCIENCES AND DISORDERS |
| The
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program
in Communication Sciences and Disorders
offers students specialization in
speech and language pathology, communication
science, or audiology. The doctoral
program is designed to provide a formal
course of training and advanced research
in communication sciences and disorders
that produces significant, original
contributions to the professional
discipline. Course
work in experimental research design,
statistics and various
out-of-department opportunities maximize
the student’s ability to engage
in original research and scholarship.
A doctoral student is admitted to
candidacy upon passing a written and
oral comprehensive examination. |
| Applicants wishing to pursue the Ph.D. degree design a program suited to meet their future teaching and research goals in speech-language pathology, audiology, and/or applied speech/hearing sciences within the framework of the core requirements described below. For full-time students, it is anticipated that they can complete the Ph.D. in three years. |
| There are two tracks that students can choose in pursuit of the Ph.D. degree: Track One is for applicants who have completed both undergraduate and graduate level training in the profession or a related field. For these students, it is assumed that they have either already met course work requirements toward certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or they are not pursuing certification. Students with bachelor's degrees within the discipline may enter this program but do not complete the clinical requirements for certification through ASHA (i.e., CCC-A or CCC-SLP). |
| Track Two is designed for students who wish to obtain clinical certification in either discipline as part of their training. This track is available as a fast-track option to the Ph.D. program and is available to Au.D. and SLP Master's degree students after they have completed one half of their degree programs. That is, Au.D. students can apply to the Ph.D. program after the first two years of their Au.D. training. If accepted, they proceed to complete the requirements for the Au.D. and the Ph.D. programs simultaneously. They are awarded both degrees at the completion of all program requirements, and they are eligible for ASHA CCC-A. Students in the MSSLP program can convert to the Ph.D. program after one year of the master's degree and complete the Ph.D. in three years. They are awarded the Ph.D. only. They will have, however, demonstrated the core knowledge and skills necessary to be eligible for the ASHA CCC-SLP. They will still need to complete the Clinical Fellowship (CF). |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR ADMISSION |
| Minimum
admission consideration requirements
are as follows: |
| Track One: |
| 1. |
Bachelor’s
or graduate degree. If the applicant wants to earn ASHA certification then a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology is needed. |
| 2. |
For bachelor's applicants, minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 (based on 4.0) and minimum undergraduate GPA in the professional area of 3.5. For those holding a graduate degree, a minimum overall graduate GPA of 3.5. |
| 3. |
Combined score of at least 1000
on the Verbal and
Quantitative portions of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE). |
| 4. |
Three letters of reference from faculty at the
undergraduate institution are
required. Two of these references
must be provided by the Ph.D. faculty.
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