Communication Sciences and Disorders. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Health Sciences Appalachian State University

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1 Communication Sciences and Disorders Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Health Sciences Appalachian State University

2 Welcome Welcome to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University. This Web site to designed to familiarize you with our degree programs, introduce you to our faculty, and orient you to our Clinic facilities. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is devoted to the study of human communication and associated disorders. We offer both baccalaureate and master s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and prepare our graduate students for employment in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics, home health, private practice). The Department of CSD is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), an entity within American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The CAA is authorized to accredit graduate education programs for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Our undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Communication Disorders. Students who complete the undergraduate program receive the academic and clinical preparation necessary for graduate study. This program is preprofessional in nature. Our graduate degree is the Master of Science Degree (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. Students who complete the graduate program gain the necessary academic and clinical practicum experiences for certification by ASHA, licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, and advanced licensure by the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. Both our undergraduate and graduate programs support the department s mission to prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology. The Department s greatest assets are the skills and expertise of our faculty and the strong clinical focus of our program. Our program offers students the opportunity for study with faculty who are nationally recognized in their areas of expertise. We are proud of the quality of instruction that our students receive in the classroom as well as the opportunities we provide for them to work alongside faculty in a variety of clinical settings. All faculty hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence and are actively involved in creative scholarly endeavors, clinical services, and/or research projects. Our on-site clinical facility, the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic, is one of the largest university-based clinics within the state. It is well established in reputation and is recognized for the outstanding clinical services provided to individuals of all ages from the Boone and Western North Carolina regions. If you would like to learn more about the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina, please explore our Web site.

3 To obtain further information or to arrange a visit and tour of our Clinic facilities, please contact Ms. Eveline Watts at or her at: wattsem@appstate.edu to arrange a visit. Angela Losardo Chair, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

4 Introduction to Our Department The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences at Appalachian State University is devoted to the study of human communication and associated disorders. The Department offers the Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Communication Disorders and the Master of Science Degree (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology. The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA), an entity within the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The CAA is authorized to accredit graduate education programs in both audiology and speech-language pathology. The undergraduate and graduate programs support the Department s mission to prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology. The Department is home to the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic which serves as a communitybased training facility for graduate students pursuing their Master s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The Clinic has provided quality services to children, adolescents and adults with communication disorders since Undergraduate Degree Program Accreditations The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) is a regional educational accreditation agency for public and private educational institutions in the southern United States. Graduate Degree Program The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Appalachian State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, or The Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Appalachian State University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (

5 Mission Vision Statement The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a community of scholars and practitioners educating students in models of best practice through the integration of instruction, research, and regional service. Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology. Students attain knowledge and skills in basic human communication processes, and in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of communication disorders through outcome-based educational practices. Students master established knowledge and skill outcomes in the classroom as well as in the Department s Communication Disorders Clinic. The primary purpose of the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic is the provision of clinical learning experiences for students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Clinic is a non-discriminatory provider of quality comprehensive speech-language pathology and audiology services (See the ASHA Scope of Practice) to individuals of all ages in the Boone and Western North Carolina regions. Strategic Plan The mission of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will be achieved by maintaining a student-centered learning environment; integrating the scientific and service aspects of the profession by promoting co-inquiry among faculty and students; providing an outcome-based clinical education; offering comprehensive services to the region and honoring human diversity. Specifically the following action plans will be implemented: A. To have a student-centered, outcome-based learning environment, the program will: 1. Use research and evidence-based practice to guide and evaluate all clinical and academic programs. 2. Engage students in the professional community by: a. Encouraging student representatives on committees to attend all scheduled meetings, and to inform their constituents (undergraduate and graduate students)

6 of the results of these meetings. b. Establishing a process for faculty and students to discuss selected topics of interest. c. Encouraging participation in professional organizations and activities. 3. Support students in their development of professional interpersonal and communication skills by: a. Identifying a person on the faculty, usually the academic advisor, who will guide and support each student in conflict resolution. b. Developing a process for obtaining accurate and honest formative assessment from students regarding the program. 4. Monitor student achievement of knowledge and skills outcomes across time. 5. Encourage community development by: a. Holding social events for faculty and students. b. Sponsoring a commencement reception. 6. Maintain syllabi illustrating how the outcomes will be demonstrated through course work and clinical experiences. 7. Conduct ongoing evaluation of outcome-based education, modify policy as indicated, and disseminate findings professionally. 8. Provide opportunities for students to develop and test hypotheses. B. To integrate the scientific and service aspects of the profession by promoting co-inquiry among the faculty and students, the program will: 1. Design and conduct research projects in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders including clinical efficacy, education, outcome research, and program evaluation. 2. Assess typical and atypical development through the design, selection and use of appropriate formal and informal assessment procedures and tools.

7 3. Analyze psychometric properties of assessment tools. 4. Critique and analyze clinical/curriculum activities and programs. 5. Encourage student involvement in classroom-based projects that culminate in professional presentations and data-based publications. C. To enhance the acquisition and integration of knowledge and skills crucial for professional development, the program will: 1. Identify faculty interested in collaborative teaching and/or research. 2. Secure administrative support for collaborative teaching and/or research. 3. Conduct relevant curricular assessment. D. To offer comprehensive services to the region, the program will embark upon the following actions: 1. Achieve excellence in clinical management by: a. Maintaining HIPAA compliance. b. Using databases for monthly billing, quality improvement, and research. c. Pursuing marketing strategies and increasing visibility. d. Maintaining lines of communication between the Clinic Director and offcampus supervisors, including an annual in-service related to supervision. e. Utilizing electronic communication for students and supervisors in oncampus and off-campus practicum sites. 2. Continue to enhance the quality of existing clinical programs as well as to develop new programs through established program policies and procedures by: a. Developing and maintaining a sensitive and responsive quality improvement program, including program evaluation of all clinical services. b. Providing continuing education opportunities for clinical educators in the area of clinical teaching and supervision. c. Exploring opportunities for co-teaching/supervision among clinical educators.

8 d. Establishing a process for evaluating the effectiveness of selected offcampus practicum sites. e. Continuing to explore partnerships for service delivery with hospitals, nursing care centers, schools, and other human service agencies in the region. f. Continuing to explore the provision of aural rehabilitation services. g. Continuing services for individuals with severe language-based reading disabilities. h. Exploring ways to provide experiences with individuals who have voice and fluency disorders. i. Continuing to develop the Clinic's role in prevention, wellness, and community education activities. 3. Participate in collaboration among clinical programs at Appalachian State University and regional service agencies for the provision of health and human services to individuals and families in Northwestern North Carolina by: a. Continuing participation on the task force to explore the collaborative potential of health and human service programs in the University and community. b. Explore opportunities for collaborative assessment and intervention services. 4. Develop a research focus on clinical education and clinical efficacy. E. To honor human diversity the program will promote: 1. Scholarly study in the areas of normal communication, linguistic variation, and disorders in culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. 2. Development and application of best clinical practices for speech-language pathologists who aspire to serve CLD populations. 3. Advocacy for CLD populations regarding prevention, identification, and treatment in the discipline of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 4. Career participation of professionals representative of and those dedicated to CLD populations.

9 5. Support, networking, and mentoring opportunities in scientific and clinical endeavors relating to CLD populations. 6. Continuing education programs related to communicative disorders and CLD populations. 7. Recognition of the University's policy on diversity.

10 Facilities Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Health Sciences Appalachian State University The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is located in Edwin Duncan Hall at Appalachian State University. The Department is devoted to the study of human communication and associated disorders. We offer both baccalaureate and master s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and prepare speech-language pathologists for employment in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics, home health, and private practice). The Department of CSD is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). CAA, an entity within ASHA, is authorized to accredit graduate education programs for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic College of Health Sciences Appalachian State University The Department is home to the Charles E. and Geneva S. Scott Scottish Rite Communication Disorders Clinic which serves as a community-based training facility for graduate students pursuing their Master s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. The Clinic, a non-profit organization, is located in University Hall at Appalachian State University. Established in September of 1968, the primary mission of the Clinic is to provide clinical learning experiences for students majoring in speech-language pathology. The Clinic is recognized for the outstanding clinical services provided to individuals of all ages from the Boone and Western North Carolina regions.

11 Undergraduate Program Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Communications Disorders The undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree program in Communication Disorders at Appalachian State University is located in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the College of Health Sciences. Because licensure and certification as a speechlanguage pathologist or audiologist by the State of North Carolina and the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association require successful completion of an appropriate graduate degree, this program is preprofessional in nature. It is devoted to the study of human communication and associated disorders. Students are provided with the academic preparation and clinical exposure necessary for graduate study. The Communication Sciences and Disorders Program is a limited enrollment program that requires applicants to meet a specific core of admission requirements. At Appalachian State University undergraduate students pursue a 49 hour major that focuses on normal development of speech, language, and hearing processes as well as on associated disorder areas. In the last year of the program, students fulfill the role of participantobserver as they complete 25 observation hours in the ASU Communication Disorders Clinic. This experience is designed to give undergraduate students exposure to individuals with communication disorders. In addition to the observation experience, students spend an average of two hours per week as a co-clinician with a graduate student, providing therapy for individuals with communication disorders. On this Web site, you will find a listing of the requirements for admission to the program and a typical sequence of study for an undergraduate in Communication Disorders. Areas of academic interest are similar to minor areas of study and allow a student to pursue indepth study in areas related to communication disorders. Popular areas of academic interest include: professional education related to public school employment; childhood education, special education, and reading and language arts. With the guidance of an academic advisor, students may elect to pursue these academic interest areas or may choose from a variety of other areas. Sample listings of academic interest areas are available on this Web site. If there are additional questions that you may have about Appalachian State University s undergraduate Bachelor of Science Degree program in Communication Disorders, please write or call. In addition to discussing the program with you, we would be happy to arrange a visit to campus so that you may meet with individual faculty and students. We conduct these tours and meetings one Friday a month. If you are interested in a quality program that offers you the opportunity to work with an exceptional faculty and outstanding students from all regions of the United States, please consider submitting an application.

12 Program of Study for Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Communication Disorders The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a pre-professional undergraduate degree in the study of human communication and associated disorders. An appropriate graduate degree is required for licensure by the State of North Carolina and Certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Courses for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders: General Education Required courses in communication disorders and related areas: COM 2101 Public Speaking PSY 2301 Psychology of Human Growth & Development CD 2259 Communication Disorders CD 2260 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism CD 2361 Phonetics CD 2464 Basic Speech Hearing Science CD 2465 Basic Speech & Hearing Laboratory CD 3162 Structural Analysis of Language CD 3163 Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language CD 3364 Audiology CD 3366 Communication Development CD 4562 Advanced Phonetic Transcription CD 4563 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology CD 4662 Management of Hearing Disorders CD 4668 Language Disorders RES 4600 Educational Statistics CD 4766 Neuroanatomy and Physiology CD 4864 Intervention Processes in Communication Disorders CD 4865 Lab in Evaluation and Intervention Procedures in Communication.Disorders TOTAL Academic Interest Area (Selected with approval of major advisor) ELECTIVES GRAND TOTAL 44 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 1 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 1 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 1 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 3 s.h. * 3 s.h.* 3 s.h. * 1 s.h.* 49 s.h. 15 s.h. 14 s.h. 122 s.h. * Must be admitted to the Communication Disorders Program to enroll in these courses. Students will satisfy the University communication proficiency by completing the Speech Prerequisite screening, completing the speaking designator course in the major with a grade of C or higher, and completing the writing designator courses in the major with a grade of C or higher.

13 Sample Academic Interest Areas for Communication Disorders Undergraduates: Birth through Kindergarten: Required Courses FCS 2101 Child Development: Birth-2 years FCS 2104 Child Development: 3-K years 3 s.h. 3 s.h. RE 3902 Emergent Literacy 3 s.h. CI 4200 Families in the Educational Process for Children: Birth through Kindergarten 3 s.h. Optional Courses (select one sequence--take courses in listed order) INFANCY: SPE 3273 CI/FCS/SPE 4554 PRESCHOOL: SPE 3272 CI/FCS/SPE 4600 ASSESSMENT: SPE 3273 SPE 3272 Educational Assessment & Intervention for Infants with Disabilities and Their Families 3 s.h. Infant/Toddler Curriculum 4 s.h. Development, Assessment & Program Evaluation for Programs Serving Preschool & Kindergarten Children Curriculum & Instruction for Young Children Three through Kindergarten Educational Assessment & Intervention for Infants with Disabilities and Their Families Development, Assessment & Program Evaluation for Programs Serving Preschool & Kindergarten Children 3 s.h. 4 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h. Reading/Language Arts (Select 15 s.h. with the approval of your advisor): RE 3070 Media for Young People 3 s.h. RE 3240 World Literature for Children 3 s.h. RE 3900 Principles of Reading Instruction for the Classroom Teacher 3 s.h. RE 3902 Emergent Literacy 3 s.h. RE 4620 Reading Instruction in the Middle/Junior and Senior High School 3 s.h. RE 4710 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Problems 3 s.h

14 Special Education: Learning Disabilities (Select 15 s.h.* with the approval of your advisor): SPE 3300 Creating Inclusive Learning Communities 3 s.h. SPE 3350 SPE 3360 SPE 3370 Characteristics, Theories, and Diagnosis of Students with Learning Differences Psychoeducational Strategies with Special Needs Learners (W) Characteristics, Theories, and Diagnosis of Students with Cognitive Differences 3 s.h. 3. s.h. 3 s.h. SPE 3374 Special Education Assessment 3 s.h. SPE 4205 Inclusion 3 s.h. SPE 4225** SPE 4570** SPE 4601** Collaborative Relationships in Special Education Advocacy and Legislation in Special Education Classroom Management *Approval by the Special Education Program Coordinator is required for Minor status. **These block courses require permission of the instructor 3 s.h. 3 s.h. 3 s.h.

15 Options for a Minor in Communication Disorders Options 1 and 2 are standard course selections. Option 3 is applicable to students who are assigned probationary admission because a) the student did not pass one part of Praxis I and has a cumulative GPA > 3.00 or b) the student did not pass the missing part of the Praxis I by the end of the first semester of admission. Option 1 CD 2259 (3) Communication Disorders CD 2260 (3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism CD 3162 (3) Structural Analysis of Language CD 3163 (1) Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language CD 3366** (3) Communication Development CD 3364** (3) Audiology TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (16) Option 2 CD 2259 (3) Communication Disorders CD 2260 (3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism CD 2464 (3) Basic Speech and Hearing Science CD 2465 (1) Basic Speech and Hearing Science Laboratory CD 2361* (3) Phonetics CD 3366** (3) Communication Development TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (16) * May substitute CD 4766 ** Prerequisites will be waived Option 3 (Restricted to CSD probationary admission students) CD 2259 (3) Communication Disorders CD 2260 (3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism CD 2361 (3) Phonetics CD 2464 (3) Basic Speech and Hearing Science CD 2465 (1) Basic Speech and Hearing Science Laboratory CD 3162 (3) Structural Analysis of Language CD 3163 (1) Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS (17)

16 Approval and Records Maintenance Process The chairperson of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) approves in writing (typically by ) all requests for a minor. The option applicable to each approved request is noted in the written approval. A copy of each written approval is forwarded by to the CSD Administrative Assistant. These copies will be printed and maintained in the Undergraduate Admissions file drawer in the CSD Departmental office.

17 Sequence of Study for Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) in Communication Disorders Students who submit their application in the fall for spring admission will follow a sequence similar to the one below: Fall CD 2259 Communication Disorders CD 2260 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism COM 2101 Public Speaking PSY 2301 Psychology of Human Growth and Development Fall CD 3364 Audiology CD 3366 Communication Development CD 4562 Phonetic Transcription CD 4563 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology Fall RES 4600 Educational Statistics *(CD 4864/65 Lab in Evaluation and Intervention Procedures in Communication Disorders) Second Year Spring Third Year CD 2464/65 Basic Speech and Hearing Science and Basic Speech and Hearing Laboratory CD 2361 Phonetics CD 3162/63 Structural Analysis of Language and Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language Spring Fourth Year CD 4662 Management of Hearing Disorders CD 4668 Language Disorders CD 4766 Neuroanatomy and Physiology Spring CD 4766 Neuroanatomy and Physiology *(CD 4864/65 Lab in Evaluation and Intervention Procedures in Communication Disorders) * This course and co-requisite laboratory are the Department s capstone experience and may be taken either senior semester. Students who submit their application in the spring for fall admission will follow a sequence similar to the one below: Second Year Fall Spring CD 2259 Communication Disorders CD 2260 Anatomy and Physiology of the

18 Fall CD 2464/65 Basic Speech and Hearing Science and Basic Speech and Hearing Laboratory CD 2361 Phonetics CD 3162/63 Structural Analysis of Language and Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language Fall RES 4600 Educational Statistics CD 4766 Neuroanatomy and Physiology *(CD 4864/65 Lab in Evaluation and Intervention Procedures in Communication Disorders) Third Year Speech and Hearing Mechanism COM 2101 Public Speaking PSY 2301 Psychology of Human Growth and Development Spring Fourth Year CD 4662 Management of Hearing Disorders CD 3364 Audiology CD 3366 Communication Development CD 4562 Phonetic Transcription CD 4563 Disorders of Articulation and Phonology Spring CD 4662 Management of Hearing Disorders CD 4668 Language Disorders *(CD 4864/65 Lab in Evaluation and Intervention Procedures in Communication Disorders) * This course and co-requisite laboratory are the Department s capstone experience and may be taken either senior semester.

19 Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders (BS) College of Health Sciences (CHS) Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Major Code 494A Department Chair: Dr. Angela Losardo CIP Code Non-Teaching General Education GPA Requirements: A minimum grade of 2.0 is required for each course in the major. Major Requirements COM 2101_ (3) Public Speaking PSY 2301_ (3) Psychology of Human Growth and Development CSD 2259_ (3) Communication Disorders CSD 2260_ (3) Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism *CSD 2361_ (3) Phonetics *CSD 2464_ (3) Basic Speech and Hearing Science *CSD 2465_ (1) Basic Speech and Hearing Science Laboratory *CSD 3162_ (3) Structural Analysis of Language *CSD 3163_ (1) Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language *CSD 3364_ (3) Audiology *CSD 3366_ (3) Communication Development [Writing in the Discipline] *CSD 4562_ (1) Advanced Phonetic Transcription *CSD 4563_ (3) Disorders of Articulation and Phonology *CSD 4662_ (3) Management of Hearing Disorders *CSD 4668_ (3) Language Disorders *FDN 4600_ (3) Educational Statistics *CSD 4766_ (3) Neuroanatomy and Physiology *CSD 4864_ (3) Intervention Processes in Communication Disorders [Senior Capstone] *CSD 4865_ (1) Laboratory in Intervention Processes in Communication Disorders (Senior Capstone) * Must be admitted to the CSD Undergraduate Degree Program to enroll in these courses. Academic Interest Area 15

20 (Selected with approval of advisor, minimum grade of 2.0 required for each course) Electives TOTAL Department of CSD Undergraduate Admission Process: Formal application for admission is required of all students. Admission is competitive and an interview is required if there are more applicants than can be admitted. Minimum Application Requirements: 30 sh. completed, minimum GPA 2.50 Minimum Admission Requirements: 45 sh. completed, minimum GPA 2.50, Speech Prerequisite Screening by Communication Disorders Clinic, Completion of Interview if Required, Completion of Prerequisite Courses, Acceptable PRAXIS I Scores Prerequisite Courses: ENG 1000 (minimum grade 2.0, transfer equivalency accepted, including AP or University Placement), ENG 2001, Four semester hours of Science Inquiry requirement (transfer equivalency accepted, including AP or University Placement), CD 2259, and CD 2260 (transfer equivalency accepted for both) Praxis Scores and Equivalencies: 1) NC Passing Scores: Reading: 176, Writing:173, Math: 173; 2) 522 composite Praxis I score accepted if Reading & Writing scores are at or above the stated NC passing level; 3) Composite score (SAT Reading & Math; ACT English & Math) SAT at least 1100 or ACT at least 24 exempted from Praxis I; 4) SAT Reading at least 550 or ACT English at least 24 exempted from Praxis I Reading & Writing; 5) SAT Math at least 550 or ACT Math at least 24 exempted from Praxis I Math Note: Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission to the undergraduate degree program. The Department can only admit a limited number of students each Fall and Spring. Application closing dates are October 1 for spring, March 1 for Summer or Fall, and June 10 for Fall if space is available. Final admission decisions will be made after semester grades are officially recorded. Students may apply for admission a maximum of three times. semester grades are officially recorded. Students may apply for admission a maximum of three times.

21 Undergraduate Admissions Admission Process and Requirements Minimum requirements to apply for admission: Have completed 30 semester hours prior to the term of application Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 at the time of application Minimum requirements for admission: Have earned at least 45 semester hours and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 at time admission is offered Have completed a speech screening through Appalachian's Communication Disorders Clinic by the close of the semester of application Fall 2011 Screening Schedule (please call to make an appointment) 9/9 8am - 12 noon 9/30 8am - 12 noon 10/21 8am - 12 noon 11/4 8am - 12 noon 11/18 8am - 12 noon 12/2 8am - 12 noon Have completed the following courses by the close of the semester of application: o English 1000 or university-approved equivalent (2.0 or higher) o English 2001 or university-approved equivalent o CD 2259 (2.0 or higher) o CD 2260 (2.0 or higher) At least four (4) semester hours of the General Education Science Inquiry requirement Have passing scores on all parts of Praxis I (PPST) (Reading, Writing, Math) or qualifying substitution scores (see below) on file in the Dean s Office, College of Health Sciences, by the close of the semester of application Praxis I Minimum Score SAT Minimum Score ACT Mathematics 173 Mathematics 550 Mathematics 24 Reading 176* Verbal 550 English 24 Writing 173* OR OR Composite 522- Combined 1100 Composite 24 Minimum Score * The Department of CSD accepts the composite score of 522 only if the Reading and Writing scores meet the North Carolina minimum requirements.

22 Have completed an interview with the Department of CSD Undergraduate Admissions Committee, if one is required, by the close of the semester of application. Interviews will be required if there are more applicants for a given term than can be admitted. After the application closing date each semester, applicants will be notified of the dates and times for the interview as well as where to register. Probationary Admission Option: This option applies only to applicants who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00, and who have attempted all three parts of Praxis I, and passed two parts, by the close of the semester of application. Applicants who have been exempted from the Reading and Writing parts of Praxis I by SAT or ACT score must have attempted the Math part by the close of the semester of application in order to qualify for this option. Admission is competitive. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee an offer of probationary admission. Students who accept, probationary admission must pass the Math part of Praxis I by the close of the first semester of admission. Students who accept probationary admission, and who do not pass the Math part of Praxis I by the close of the first semester of admission, will be credited with a minor in Communication Disorders, based on the courses successfully completed in the Department Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). Notes: CSD courses numbered above CD 2260 may not be taken until a student is admitted to the undergraduate program in communication disorders. Formal application for admission is required. Applications for admission are reviewed twice yearly (after October 1 for spring entry; after February 1 for summer or fall entry). Applications will be accepted in the summer if places are available for the following fall semester. The closing date for summer applications is June 10. An interview will not be required during the summer if the applicant has previously interviewed with the CSD undergraduate admissions committee. Admission is competitive. A total of 45 persons will be admitted per year (22-23 per semester). Thus, meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not mean that a student will be offered admission. For students who are not currently enrolled at ASU, admission to the Department of CSD is contingent on admission to the university. Applicants will be ranked on the basis of a formula score composed of two (2) or three (3) equally-weighted factors: o GPA for most recent 30 semester hours of undergraduate courses (last 30 hours of the first bachelor s for persons with one degree already completed); o GPA for the combination of ENG 1000, ENG 2001, CD 2259, CD 2260, and at least four (4) semester hours of the General Education Science Inquiry Perspective; o Rating of interview performance (if required) Admission decisions will be made as soon as possible after final grades are posted each semester. Students will be notified by letter of their admission status (admitted/not

23 admitted) as soon as the decisions are made. These letters will go to the students permanent mailing addresses. Students will be assisted with schedule adjustments that are necessary because of their admission status. If a student does not enroll by the next full semester (fall or spring) following admission to the undergraduate program, the admission expires. A student may apply for admission up to three times. After each of the first two unsuccessful tries, the student is to talk with her/his advisor about whether to apply again. If the student decides not to reapply after this discussion, the advisor is to assist the student in selecting another major. After the third unsuccessful try, the student must change majors, and the advisor is to assist the student with this process. Please Note: If you are not currently enrolled at Appalachian State University, the CSD undergraduate admissions committee does not have access to records needed for the application review. It is the applicant s responsibility to provide the necessary records. The following must be provided: Transcripts from all institutions of higher education (beyond high school) must be sent to the committee within 30 days after the application deadline so that it can be determined whether the student is eligible to apply. Official transcripts are not necessary. Grades for the semester of application must be provided by the decision date at the end of the semester. Praxis I scores (and/or SAT or ACT scores) must be received by the decision date at the end of the semester of application. The student is responsible for sending official notification of passing Praxis I scores (and/or SAT or ACT scores) to the committee. If the applicant chooses not to complete the speech screening at Appalachian's Communication Disorders Clinic, the applicant must provide official notification of the results of a speech/language/hearing screening performed by a certified, licensed speechlanguage pathologist.

24 Science Requirement American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Standards for the Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC) Standard III-A: The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and the social/behavioral sciences. The applicant must have transcript credit (which could include course work, advanced placement, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), or examination of equivalency) for each of the following areas: biological sciences, physical sciences, social/behavioral sciences, and mathematics. Appropriate course work may include courses such as human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, genetics, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and non-remedial mathematics. The intent of this standard is to require students to have a broad liberal arts and science background. Courses in biological and physical sciences specifically related to communication sciences and disorders may not be applied for certification purposes in this category. In addition to transcript credit, applicants may be required by their graduate program to provide further evidence of meeting this requirement. (NOTE: Course work in biological and physical sciences related to communication sciences and disorders included under another standard one addressing basic human communication processes.) What This Means for Undergraduate Students in Appalachian s Communication Disorders Undergraduate Degree Program Appalachian s general education core requirements continue to allow CSD students to meet the ASHA CCC standards in the areas of in mathematics and the social and behavioral sciences. Because the standard in science for the ASHA CCC requires transcript credit in both biological and physical science, completing Appalachian s general education Science Inquiry requirement in one specific science area (Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, or Physics) will not meet this requirement. Students who complete the Science Inquiry requirement will need to take obtain additional science credit in the missing area (biological or physical science). There are presently three themes in Science Inquiry that will allow CSD students to meet the ASHA science requirement during their undergraduate studies, without needing additional credit: Contemporary Science; Global Environmental Change; and Life, Earth, and Evolution.

25 Current and prospective CSD majors at Appalachian should be guided by the following information when deciding how to meet the science requirements for the American Speech- Hearing-Language (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC): ASHA does not require any specific number of credit hours in either science area. The position of the Department of CSD is that students should select the least restrictive (credit hours, cost, etc.) course of action for their own personal situations. As little as one semester hour of credit in biological or physical science (whichever is needed) is sufficient. Independent study is acceptable. Auditing a course is not acceptable. When completing one of the current Science Inquiry themes is not possible, students may choose from among options that include, but are not limited to, the following: o Use some of the elective hours in your course of study to obtain credit in the area needed (biological or physical science). This may be done either at Appalachian or by transfer credit from another college/university. o Take a course at another college/university and do not include it in your course of study at Appalachian. If you choose this option, it is your responsibility to see that your graduate program has a copy of the transcript for that credit. o Take a test (e.g., advanced placement, CLEP, departmental credit by examination or test). If this option is chosen, test results must be recorded on a transcript (from Appalachian or another college/university), and your graduate program needs a copy of the transcript. Transfer students completion of both the General Education Science Inquiry requirement and the ASHA CCC science requirement will be contingent on a transcript evaluation by Appalachian for transferred science credit hours. Students should consult their University College Advisor and their advisor in the Department of CSD when making decisions about these requirements.

26 Graduate Admissions Admission Process and Requirements Admission to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is on a competitive basis. Students who wish to be admitted to this program must apply to the Cratis D. Williams Graduate School. A complete application includes: Application Form Three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty members) Transcripts of all undergraduate coursework Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Letter of intent The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders conducts admission reviews twice each year: Fall admission (application deadline February 15) Spring admission (application deadline October 1) Thirty-four new students are admitted each year for Fall entry. Twenty-two spaces in the Fall are reserved for in-field students with sufficient coursework in speech-language pathology, and twelve spaces are reserved for out-of-field students with degrees in areas other than speech-language pathology. A smaller number of spaces (usually 10 to 12) are reserved for in-field students each year for Spring entry. Basic Criteria for Consideration: Applicants must complete the necessary application process as required by the Graduate School and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. All application materials must be received by the Graduate School no later than midnight on either October 1 or February 1. A completed application includes the following: Completed application form Resume Letter of intent Three letters of recommendation Official copies of all transcripts Official report of GRE scores Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials electronically. It is the applicant s responsibility to verify with the Graduate School ( ) that all application materials have been received by the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

27 Other Criteria for All Applicants: For students to be considered for admission, undergraduate and post baccalaureate transcripts should be included in the application. Students must present scores from the GRE, but no minimum score is required. In general, successful applicants have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and a minimum GRE score (verbal + quantitative) of 900. A one-page letter of intent must be included with the application. In the letter, students must comment on (1) their undergraduate course of study and performance, (2) their goals and aspirations for graduate study in the communication disorders program, and (3) if applicable, their post baccalaureate study and performance. Note that admission is on a competitive basis. Therefore, not all students who meet these minimum requirements will be offered admission. Admission Status: Students will be notified at the time of admission if prerequisite coursework is needed. In-Field: The Master's program typically requires five semesters to complete for students with bachelor's degrees in speech-language pathology. Applicants who have bachelor's degrees in other fields, and who also have at least 21 semester hours of the required prerequisite coursework in speech-language pathology are considered to be in-field (as though they have bachelor's degrees in the field). In-field students normally complete the degree in the typical five semester time frame. Pre-Field: Applicants with bachelor's degrees in other fields, and who also have 15 to 20 semester hours of the required prerequisite coursework in speech-language pathology and audiology are considered to be pre-field. They may be offered admission as an in-field student with the condition that they complete the prerequisite undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology concurrent with or prior to their first semester of graduate study. Out-of-Field: Applicants who have bachelor's degrees in other fields, and who have fewer than 15 semester hours of the required prerequisite coursework in speech-language pathology and audiology, are considered out-of-field. If admitted they will be required to complete an additional one to two semesters in order to fulfill the prerequisite undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology before enrolling in graduate level coursework. Campus Visits. If you have additional questions about the graduate program, please contact us. Individual interviews are not granted due to the large numbers of applications to the program. Therefore, four dates are scheduled to meet with faculty and tour our clinical facilities. For the Fall 2011 semester, the following dates have been reserved: September 9, October 7, November 4, and December 9 from 1:00 to 3:00. Prospective students will have the opportunity to ask questions and talk with current graduate students. We require reservations. Please contact Ms. Eveline Watts at or her at: wattsem@appstate.edu to arrange a visit. If you are interested in a quality program that offers you the opportunity to work with an exceptional faculty and outstanding students from all regions of the United States, please consider submitting an application. Learn more about assistantships and scholarships available to graduate students.

28 Prerequisites for Out-of-Field Students The following courses (or their equivalents from other universities) must be completed prior to beginning the standard graduate coursework sequence. CD 2260 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3 sh) CD 2361 Phonetics (3 sh) CD 2464 Basic Speech Hearing Science (3 sh) CD 3162 Structural Analysis of Language (or linguistics course) (3 sh) CD 3366 Communication Development (3 sh) CD 5364 Audiology (3 sh)* CD 5766 Neuroanatomy and Physiology (3 sh)* *This course may be taken concurrently with standard graduate coursework Sample Sequence Most out-of-field students completing the program will complete a sequence similar to the sample sequences below, although other sequences are possible. Semester 0 (Summer) CD 2260 Anatomy & Physiology (Web-based Course) CD 5766 Neuroanatomy & Physiology (Web-based Course) Semester 1 (Fall) CD 2361 Phonetics CD 2464 Basic Speech Hearing Science CD 2465 Basic Speech & Hearing Laboratory CD 3162 Structural Analysis of Language CD 3163 Laboratory in the Structural Analysis of Language CD 3366 Communication Development CD 5364 Audiology Semester 2 (Spring) CD 5561 Diagnostic Process CD 5669 Phonologic Disorders CD 5675 Language Disorders I CD 5676 Language Disorders II CD 5731 Neurogenic Disorders I Semester 3 (Summer)

29 CD 5564 Clinical Practicum I CD 5732 Neurogenic Disorders II CD 5662 Management of Hearing Disorders Semester 4 (Fall) CD 5565 Clinical Practicum II CD 5666 Voice Disorders CD 5663 Fluency Disorders Optional Elective Semester 5 (Spring) CD 5566 Clinical Practicum III (3sh) CD 5569 Clinical Practicum in the Schools (3sh) FDN 5000 Research Methods Optional Elective Semester 6 (Summer) CD 5900 Internship (12sh) Clinical Practicum Opportunities After successfully completing the first five courses in the standard program of study, students will enroll in clinical practicum. The clinical practicum coursework and internship will provide the 400 hours of supervised clinical experiences required for the American Speech-Language- Hearing Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Typically, all students enrolled in CD 5564 Practicum I will be assigned to on-campus sites and will be supervised by Appalachian faculty. Subsequent practicum assignments will involve travel to off-campus sites and will ensure a diverse clinical experience. Whenever possible, student requests for specific practicum sites will be considered. The capstone practicum experience of the graduate program is the internship completed during the final semester. More detailed information about clinical practicum is available from the Clinic Manual.

30 Internship: Capstone Clinical Experience The last semester of study in the program involves a full-time internship. Students may choose a "split internship" which involves completing 6 to 8 weeks of internship in a school and the remaining 6 to 8 weeks of the internship in a clinical setting. The program has internship agreements with many facilities throughout North Carolina as well as in neighboring states. For example, students have been placed at the Asheville and Fayetteville Veteran Administration Hospitals, Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital, Frye Regional Medical Center, the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center, Johnson City Medical Center, Siskin Hospital for Rehabilitation, John Hopkins Medical Center, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. For a more thorough listing of the internship sites available, please browse the Internship Database. Information for Newly Admitted Students The information listed on this page will assist newly admitted graduate students in completing their program of study in a timely manner. For Questions About... Name Phone Your academic program of study, prerequisites courses, transfer credit, ASHA KASA form Graduate orientation Clinical assignments, practicum options, clinical clock hours Clinical internships Graduate assistantships, status of your student academic file Your Advisor Angela Losardo Mary Ruth Sizer Donna M. Brown Eveline Watts losardoas@appstate.edu sizermr@appstate.edu browndm@appstate.edu wattsem@appstate.edu Approximate Time Frame Mid to Late March (Fall Admissions) Mid to Late October (Spring Admissions) Event/Activity Notification of Admission What You Need to Do Respond in writing by logging into the online application system to accept or decline your offer of admission. If you accept our offer of admission, send an to the administrative assistant with a list of courses in which you are currently enrolled. Late April or Academic You may be contacted by your advisor for clarification on