Speech-Language Pathology Information Session Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences Department of Allied Health Sciences School of Medicine UNC Chapel Hill
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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Fully accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association (ASHA) Two-year, full-time program of study, including one summer» If prerequisite course work has not been completed, the program will require a minimum of an additional semester Thesis is optional 1/11/2013 3
Admissions Considerations Fall admission only Pre-professional coursework is preferred but not required* Competitive GRE scores and GPA Observation of SLPs in at least 3 different settings recommended UNC seeks students with leadership qualities who have diverse experiences and backgrounds 1/11/2013 4
Application to UNC Online application only Deadline is January 8 $85.00 application fee Unofficial transcripts are required from every higher institution of learning. Have school send it to you and scan it and upload into application. When grades are posted, mail or email to Ina Diana at CB. #7190 or ina_diana@med.unc.edu Three letters of recommendation(min. 2 from Academic Faculty)- Electronic Submission. 1/11/2013 5
Application GRE scores- Combined Total of 1000. No more than 5 years old- School code is 5816 GPA (minimum 3.0) Personal Statement (No longer than 2 pages, double spaced - name on both pages) For applicants from countries where English is not the first language TOEFL Scores when applicable (No more than 2 years old) and the TSE (Test of Spoken English) 1/11/2013 6
The Prerequisites 1/11/2013 7
ASHA Certification Standard IV-A The applicant must have transcript credit for each of the following areas: Biological sciences biology, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy /neurophysiology, genetics, or veterinary sciences Physical sciences physics or chemistry Social/behavioral sciences - psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health Statistics - stand-alone statistics course, min. B- Courses specifically related to communication sciences and disorders (CSD) may not be applied for certification purposes in this category. 1/11/2013 8
ASHA Certification Standard IV-B Biological and Neurological Bases (SPHS 570 Anatomy & Physiology Speech/Hearing) Acoustic Bases (SPHS 540 Speech Science; SPHS 582 Intro to Audiology) Psychological/Developmental Bases (LING 203 Language Acquisition and Development; PSYC 250 Child Development) Linguistic Bases (SPHS 530 Intro to Phonetics-required; LING 101 Intro to Linguistics recommended) Cultural Bases (SPHS 583 Intro to SLP & AUD) The five SPHS courses above are included in the Minor. 1/11/2013 9
UNC-Specific Prerequisites Speech Science Audiology 1/11/2013 10
OVERVIEW OF THE CURRICULUM 1/11/2013 11
Fall 1: Required Courses (they all are.almost) SPHS 704 Supervised Clinical Experience SPHS 740 Principles of Prevention, Assessment and Intervention SPHS 741 Neuroanatomy SPHS 745 Contemporary Professional Issue SPHS 849 Fluency Disorders SPHS 950 Research Resources & Tools Plus One Elective 1/11/2013 12
Fall 1 Electives SPHS 742 Aphasia SPHS 804 Adult Aural Rehabilitation SPHS 840 Aging and Communication SPHS 749 Craniofacial Anomalies (odd years) SPHS 806 Communication Assessment & Intervention: Birth-to-Five SPHS 803 Pediatric Aural Habilitation EDUC 664 Families & Teams in ECI PHYT 862 Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan 1/11/2013 13
Spring 1 Required Courses SPHS 701 Intro to Research SPHS 704 Supervised Clinical Experience SPHS 743 Speech Sound Disorders SPHS 745 Contemporary Professional Issues SPHS 754 Dysphagia SPHS 760 Adult Communication Disorders Plus at least one of any of the courses below: General Electives SPHS 834 Counseling for AuD and SLP 1/11/2013 14
Spring 1 Adult Focus Electives SPHS 752 Seminar in Med SLP Child Focus Electives SPHS 762 Language & Learning Disorders (offered in odd years) SPHS 802 009 Seminar in Autism 1/11/2013 15
Summer SPHS 704 Supervised Clinical Experience SPHS 870 Research Independent Study can be completed during the Summer 1/11/2013 16
Fall II Required Courses SPHS 704 Supervised Clinical Experience SPHS 745 Contemporary Professional Issues SPHS 744 Motor Speech Disorders SPHS 870 Research Independent Study Plus two of the courses below: General Electives SPHS 993 Master s Thesis Adult Focus Electives SPHS 804 Adult Aural Rehabilitation SPHS 840 Aging and Communication Child Focus Electives EDUC 664 Counseling & Working w/families SPHS 809 Cochlear Implants SPHS 864 Language/ Speech Imp Children 1/11/2013 17
Spring II Required Courses SPHS 704 Supervised Clinical Experience SPHS 745 Contemporary Professional Issues SPHS 765 Augmentative and Alternative Comm SPHS 748 Voice Disorders Plus optional elective courses below: General Electives SPHS 834 Counseling for AuD and SLP Adult Focus Electives SPHS 752 Seminar in Med SLP 1/11/2013 18
Spring II electives cont. Child Focus Electives SPHS 762 Language and Learning Dis (odd years) SPHS 803 Pediatric Aural Habilitation Research Requirement SPHS 950 Research Resources & Tools SPHS 993 Master s Thesis 1/11/2013 19
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Clinical Education ASHA certification requirements:»400 clock hours of supervised clinical experience 25 hours clinical observation 375 hours direct client/patient contact»knowledge and Skills Acquisition (KASA): specified skill-based competencies in both evaluation and intervention with a variety of client age groups across the lifespan in the big nine areas of clinical practice (see next slide)»demonstration of knowledge and skills in ethics and contemporary professional issues 1/11/2013 21
ASHA s Big Nine Disorder Categories Speech Articulation Fluency Voice Language Receptive/Expressive Language Social Communication Cognitive Communication Related Areas Swallowing Communication Modalities Hearing and the impact on speech and language 1/11/2013 22
State-Specifc Requirements (NC Board of Examiners in SLP and AUD) 20 hours minimum in each of the following areas, for a total of 160 hours: Evaluation (80 hours) Adult Speech Adult Language Child Speech Child Language Treatment (80 hours) Adult Speech Adult Language Child Speech Child Language 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours 20 hours These hours are *included* in the ASHA 375 hours. 1/11/2013 23
Clinical Education Each semester students register for: SPHS 704: Supervised Clinical Experience» Direct clinical practicum experience SPHS 745: Contemporary Professional Issues All students will participate in»at least one educational practicum setting (typically an elementary school)»at least one medical setting (hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic) 1/11/2013 24
Fall, Year 1 Semester Sequence»Hearing screenings, guided observations of evaluation and treatment sessions, 1 day/week Spring, Year 1»Educational setting, 3 days/week Summer, Year 1»Varied settings, 4-5 days/week Fall, Year 2»Varied settings, 3 days/week Spring, Year 2»Varied settings, 4-5 days/week 1/11/2013 25
Representative Sample of Clinical Placements Educational»Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools»Orange County Schools»Durham County Schools»Wake County Schools Medical»UNC Hospitals»Duke University Medical Center»Durham VA»Durham Regional Hospital»RexHealth - Raleigh»WakeMed - Raleigh 1/11/2013 26
UNC Affiliated Clinics Carolina Living and Learning Center (CLLC) Center for Acquisition of Spoken Language Through Listening Enrichment (CASTLE Preschool) Center for Aphasia and Related Disorders (CARD) Center for Literacy & Disability Studies Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) UNC Craniofacial Center UNC Hearing and Communication Center (HCC) 1/11/2013 27
Paperwork UNC uses a web-based clinical recordkeeping system called CALIPSO, which was custom designed to meet all requirements for graduation, state licensure, and ASHA certification. 1/11/2013 28
Employment Settings: ASHA Survey 2.9% PRIVATE INSTI 2.02% COLLEGE UNIV 3.25% COMM/HOME HEALTH 41.53% SCHOOLS 7.74% EI 13.24% HOSPITALS 13.47% 17.97% OUTPATIENT 1.68% OFFICE 6.17% PreSchool 1/11/2013 29
Salary Range: ASHA Salary Survey 1.23% < $20,00 3.8% $90-100 K 4.0% > $100,000 9.7% $80-90 K 2.1% $20-30 K 4.9% $30-40 K 14.3% $40-50 K 15.8% $70-80 K 24% $50-60 K 19.6 $60-70 K 1/11/2013 30
Other Sources of Information American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has information available for interested students concerning: Strategies for applying to grad school Online Guide to Graduate Programs Graduate programs across the U.S. Employment opportunities 1/11/2013 31
Global Service Learning A 2-week Community-Based Learning opportunity is offered in May each year for speech-language pathology and audiology graduated students. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to6a61rezc0 1/11/2013 32
Questions? www.med.unc.edu/ahs/sphs/ 1/11/2013 33