Texas A&M University-Kingsville Department of Clinical Health Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders GRADUATE STUDENT MANUAL



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Texas A&M University-Kingsville Department of Clinical Health Sciences Communication Sciences & Disorders GRADUATE STUDENT MANUAL Communication Sciences & Disorders Program MSC 177A - 700 University Blvd. - Kingsville, TX 78363 Phone (361) 593-3493 - Fax (361) 593-3404 Master s Program in Speech-Language Pathology Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Introduction Welcome to the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program (CSDO) in the Department of Clinical Health Sciences at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. You should be proud of your acceptance into the program, and humbled by the responsibility to you that acceptance entails. This manual is to serve as a reference for graduate students in regards to program policy, program structure, performance expectations, and procedures that exist to protect you as a student. You are expected to read this manual, and any questions you may have should be addressed to the Program Director. Stephen D. Oller, PhD Associate Professor and Program Director 361-593-2764 Stephen.oller@tamuk.ed

RECEIPT OF GRADUATE STUDENT MANUAL I, (print name), have read the Graduate Student Manual and understand the information contained in it such as, Clinical Rules and Regulations, Role as a Professional, Clinical Paperwork, Knowledge- Based Competencies, Grading Policy, etc. Student Signature Date

MISSION STATEMENT It is the mission of the Texas A & M University- Kingsville (TAMUK) Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO) Clinic to provide diagnostic and remedial clinical experiences for students enrolled in clinical practicum. Additionally it is the mission to provide effective diagnostic and remedial speech, language, and hearing services to the general public and the university community. Experiences are to be consistent with standards of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the State Licensure Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. POSITION STATEMENT It is the student s responsibility to be familiar with and adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and the laws and regulations governing the provision of the clinical services. Refer to www.asha.org for further information. The following items are downloadable in PDF Format at the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association website: www.asha.org/practice/ethics Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: www.asha.org/docs/html/et2010-00309.html Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology: www.asha.org/docs/html/sp2007-00283.html Scope of Practice in Audiology www.asha.org/docs/html/sp2004-00192.htm

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE Equal Opportunity Policy In compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. A&M-Kingsville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to its programs. Texas A & M-Kingsville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability in any personnel action. This university will not enter knowingly into contractual agreements for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Instructional Faculty Dr. Angel L. Ball, Associate Professor Phone: 361-593-2614 E-mail: angel.ball@tamuk.edu Dr. Thomas Fields, Professor/Department Chair Phone: 361-593-2193 E-mail: Thomas.fields@tamuk.edu Odette Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director Phone: 361-593-3090 E-mail: Lydia.gonzalez@tamuk.edu Dr. Stephen D. Oller, Associate Professor/Program Director Phone: 361-593-2764 E-mail: Stephen.oller@tamuk.ed Dr. Alan Seitel, Associate Professor of Practice Phone: 361-593-2700 E-mail: Alan.seitel@tamuk.edu Dr. Eric Swartz, Assistant Professor Phone: 361-593-4937 E-mail: Eric.swartz@tamuk.edu

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (ASHA) 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852 1-800-498-2071 www.asha.org The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association represents the professions of speechlanguage pathology and audiology at the national level. This organization was founded in 1925 and has now grown to a membership in excess of 140,000 members. ASHA's goals are to: Maintain high standards of clinical competence for professions providing services to the public. Encourage the development of comprehensive clinical service programs. Encourage both basic research and studies of clinical procedures. Stimulate exchange of ideas through publications and meetings. Eligibility: 1) Members must hold a graduate degree in speech-language pathology, audiology or speech and hearing science. 2) Members must subscribe to the Code of Ethics. 3) Members who provide clinical services must meet requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). Benefits: Members receive a number of journals and other publications from the association. They also are eligible to participate in regional and national conventions. In addition, it maintains and extensive governmental affairs program, a public information program, and an employment registry (at the convention and in the monthly ASHA Journal), and in general, serves as a catalyst in matters dealing with speech and hearing nationwide.

TEXAS SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (TSHA) P.O. Box 140647 Austin, TX. 78714-0647 800-Say-TSHA www.txsha.org The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association came into being in 1957. TSHA serves as the state level professional organization for persons engaged in speech pathology and publishes a newsletter and journal, sponsors an annual three-day convention, and supports continuing education efforts. Eligibility: Membership is open to persons holding master's degrees or higher, with an emphasis in speech-language pathology, audiology, speech or hearing science, or education of the hearing impaired. A student membership is available for persons enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. Benefits: By belonging to the state association, one receives all publications of the TSHA including the Communicologist, a newsletter specifying state-wide activities in speech and hearing, and the TEJAS Journal. The person is also eligible to attend the state convention at a reduced registration fee. Enrollment: online

NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION (NSSLHA) 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland 20852 www.nsslha.org or email: jmartinez@asha.org Founded in 1972, NSSLHA is the national organization for master's candidates 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. NSSLHA membership is presently about 9,000 students, with chapters in more than 250 colleges and universities. Eligibility: Membership is open to any student (undergraduate or graduate) who is interested in the study of normal and disordered human communication. Benefits: Students are eligible to receive a number of NSSLHA and ASHA publications (including a number of journals), receive reduced registration fees for professional conventions and meetings and have an opportunity to become involved in local chapter activities. A remarkable savings in journal subscriptions and to begin building a professional library are just some of the important reasons in considering membership. NSSLHA plans a variety of activities, both service and fund-raising projects, depending upon the changing needs and interests of its members. A faculty member serves as advisor to the group. Enrollment: Membership applications are available and students may make inquiry in the department office to determine who the current student officers are and which faculty member is advisor.

Student Organizations STUDENTS FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATION Contact: Dr. Al Seitel The purpose of this group is to do a two-week outreach program every year in a developing country. The field of Speech-Language Pathology has grown over the years, but unfortunately, many other countries are still behind. This group focuses on going to a selected site and administering tests, giving lectures and trainings, and other activities related to Communication Disorders in order to educate and broaden both ourselves and these underdeveloped populations that have limited access to education and resources. https://www.facebook.com/studentsforglobalcommunication STUDENT AUDIOLOGY FORUM Contact: Dr. Angel Ball The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Student Audiology Forum has a specific and exclusive mission and purpose that is offered and fulfilled by no other organization on campus. As the first and only organization on the campus of Texas A&M University-Kingsville to focus specifically on audiology and hearing science, the Student Audiology Forum's purpose is to aid students by providing support to encourage professional interest among college and university students in the study of audiology and hearing science, provide continuity to the dissemination of professional information, and provide a vehicle for student representation in matters of professional concern. The mission of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Student Audiology Forum is to serve as a collective voice for students within The Forum's area and to advance the rights, interests, and welfare of students interested in or pursuing careers in audiology or hearing science. This forum will engage students in lifelong professional activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology and hearing science, and provide services, information, education, representation and advocacy for the profession and the public we serve. Students from all majors are welcome to join and actively participate in The Forum. Students in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program within the Department of Clinical Health Sciences are strongly encouraged to join, as careers in speech-language pathology, speechlanguage-hearing sciences, and communicative disorders all interrelate with audiology and hearing sciences. website: http://www.tamukaudiology.tumblr.com email: tamukaudiology@gmail.com

PROFESSIONALISM Professionalism is a word that will be repeatedly heard by each Speech-Language Pathologist beginning with the first semester of clinical practicum and throughout the individual's career. Professionalism is an ATTITUDE -- a state that MUST be developed by each student. The term professionalism encompasses the Code of Ethics of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. This code must be read very carefully. It is imperative that it is fully understood and strictly followed. The use of confidential material is particularly important here. All information (records, test results, reports, etc.) on clients is to be regarded as strictly privileged communication. This information must never be discussed openly or for any reason be removed from the clinic. Any student who in any way violates this code may expect a written warning to be followed by dismissal from the practicum class for a second offense. As a graduate student, you will find that there is a great deal of overlap between your academic and clinical responsibilities and experiences. This being the case, it is important that you exercise the same care and respect in your academic endeavors that you do in your clinical activities. While there is no dress code, or departmental behavior code, each professor does have behavior code and students should keep in mind that classes are held in the same hall as the clinic. Finally, since you are performing as a professional in this clinic, you will be expected to conduct yourself at all times in a professional manner. Your dress should be appropriate and in good taste. Your communication should be clear, concise and appropriately articulated. You represent this program with each clinical experience and public communicative contact. Follow these basic rules and you will be well on the way to a deserved title of "Professional." Remember, you have chosen one of the best and most gratifying professions in the world. Value it--and value your part in it.

DEPARTMENTAL STATEMENTS/POLICIES/PROCEDURES DISABILITY STATEMENT In accordance with the University policy, if a student has a documented disability and requires accommodations to obtain equal access in clinical practicum, the students should contact the Clinic Director at the beginning of his/her graduate program and the instructor of his/her practicum class/assignment each semester and make this need known. Students with disabilities must verify their eligibility through the Office of Disability Services. STUDENT BOXES Student boxes are provided for student clinicians. They are located in the hallway leading to the conference room. These boxes are for distribution of mail, phone messages, notes, notices and returned assignments. The boxes and folders are labeled alphabetically. Please check your boxes every day. BULLETIN BOARDS Notices of general and specific interest to students are posted on the bulletin boards located in the clinic office area and in front of student boxes. All postings must be approved by clinical staff. DUPLICATING AND COPYING EQUIPMENT Students may only use the copying equipment in the faculty work room for clinic work and with permission. The Clinic Secretary may use this equipment for clinic business and/or treatment with the supervisor's permission. COMPLAINT POLICY Complainants are expected to file complaints at the appropriate level so that all due process procedures may be followed. Students should take issues regarding grades and class policies to the course instructor/clinical educator first so that she or he can have the opportunity to rectify the situation or to provide an explanation or rationale. If the student is not satisfied after talking with the course instructor/clinical educator, the student may appeal to the next higher level within the administrative structure. For academic issues that would be the Graduate Program Coordinator, and for clinic issues that would be the Clinic Director. If the student is still not satisfied, the student may appeal to the Department Chair. If the issue continues to be unresolved, the student may file a formal grievance with the department. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the grievance process, the student may file a formal grievance with Dean of the College of

Arts and Sciences. Information on the formal grievance policy can be found on the TAMUK website. The Dean and the Provost are final levels of appeal at TAMUK. http://www.tamuk.edu/compliance/grievance.html A complaint concerning an off-campus externship supervisor should begin with that person. Again, this is to give the externship supervisor the opportunity to rectify the situation or to provide an explanation or rationale. If you still have a concern after the discussion then you should direct your complaint to your Externship Coordinator, and barring satisfaction at that level, to the Graduate Program Coordinator and/or Department Chair of CSDO. Other non-grade related complaints or suggestions should be directed to the CSDO Program Director. Refer to the TAMUK Student Handbook for Student Grievance Procedures. http://www.tamuk.edu/dean/dean_files/studenthandbook.pdf CAA CONTACT Concerns and questions relative to the academic and clinical training issues of the CSDO s accredited program should be directed to the Program Chair. Students may also contact the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-3289, Telephone 301-296-5700. Procedures for Complaints to the CAA Against Graduate Education Programs: A complaint about any accredited program or program in Candidacy status may be submitted by any student, instructional staff member, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and/or member of the public. Criteria for Complaints Complaints about programs must: a. be against an accredited educational program or program in candidacy status in audiology or speech-language pathology and/or audiology, b. relate to the Standards for Accreditation of Entry-Level Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (http://www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/accredmanual/section3.htm ), and c. Include verification, if the complaint is from a student or faculty/instructional staff member, that the complainant exhausted all pertinent institutional grievance and review mechanisms before submitting a complaint to the CAA. All complaints must be signed and submitted in writing to the Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology,

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850. The complaint must clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint and the relationship of the complaint to the accreditation standards, and provide supporting data for the charge. The complainant's burden of proof is a preponderance or greater weight of the evidence. Complaints will not be accepted by email or facsimile. Additional information can be located on the ASHA web site, specifically at: http://www.asha.org/academic/accreditation/accredmanual/

Students Experiencing Academic Difficulty - Procedures Step 1.The primary instructor for a given course monitors the academic performance of students within his/her course. When a student's performance drops below the instructor's expectations for a given knowledge or skill, that instructor will meet with the student regarding necessary changes that need to be made and will develop a remediation plan for the student to meet the knowledge or skill and will offer assistance, e.g., specific study techniques, prescribed practice of an activity, additional reading, etc. Step 2.In cases where the student continues not to meet a given standard or is in need of additional remediation in order to meet a standard or competency, the instructor will bring the concerns to the program director. It is the program director's prerogative to review with the other department faculty the student's overall performance to determine what further remediation may be required and the development of a remediation plan at the departmental level. Step 3.Based on faculty discussion of the student's difficulties, the student will meet with either the instructor of the course in which the difficulty occurred or with the program director if more than one course is involved in order to implement the departmental remediation plan. Given each situation is unique, guidance will be provided according to the student's needs. This may include additional academic tutoring, referral to student services, referral to the campus writing center, etc. Verification of step 3 will take place during faculty meeting. Step 4.Students failing to improve even after implementation of Step 3 will be referred to the graduate school according to graduate school academic policies. Failure to maintain a B average in the MS program will place the student on academic probation within the program see graduate catalog for academic grade policies http://www.tamuk.edu/academics/catalog/2013-2015/graduate%20catalog%20-%202013-2015%20final%206_13.pdf page 84. Emails to the graduate school and student will verify step 4. Step 5.If the student s midterm grade is a C or lower during the Probationary term, repeat steps 1-3 above with the council of the College of Graduate Studies. If the student earns a grade of C or below at the end of the semester, the student would need to appeal continuance in the program to the Graduate Faculty Review Committee.

Degree Plans and Schedules The following pages contain clarification of the thesis/research project tracks through the program, the degree plan, the sequence of courses, and the KASA form. Students are expected to update their own KASA forms at the end of each semester and review their KASA forms with the Graduate Coordinator at the time of advising for the upcoming semester. Copies of these documents will be kept in your student folder. You may review this folder at any time by making a request with the office manager. Thesis Track: This track requires that you enroll in thesis (CSDO 5306) for at least two consecutive semesters. A thesis is a research study approved by a committee of at least three CSDO Graduate Faculty Members. Additional members from outside CSDO may be included when appropriate. In the first semester of thesis preparation, the student is expected to produce and defend a research proposal to a committee selected by the student. Once the committee has approved the study, the student may then proceed with the approved plan. This includes seeking additional approval from TAMUK IRB, cooperating entities, etc. The second semester of thesis preparation is the time in which the student writes the thesis and defends the thesis to the same committee who heard the proposal. Additional semesters may be used to complete thesis after the second completed semester. However, if no progress is demonstrated in any semester subsequent to the second semester, the student is at risk of failing the course. Research Project Track: This track requires that you enroll in research project (CSDO 5305) for at least one semester and take an additional course: CSDO 5330, Bilingual/Bicultural Issues. Appropriate substitutions for 5330 must be approved by the program. The research project is mentored by a Graduate Faculty Member in CSDO. The student negotiates the size, scope, and type of research with the faculty mentor. It is recommended that the student and mentor set clear guidelines regarding what will be delivered in the completed project. Additional semesters may be used to complete thesis after the first completed semester. However, if no progress is demonstrated in any semester subsequent to the first semester, the student is at risk of failing the course.

Degree Only DEGREE PLAN Plan III COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES Degree: MS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY In Communication Kingsville, Texas Sciences and Disorders Final Candidacy Plan GRE Scores Date: June 13, 2014 Name (Print): K#: Address City: Zip Home Telephone Number: Work Telephone Number: Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO) Minimum Course and Practicum Requirements F = Fall S = Spring SS = Summer Semester Taken Course Credits Grade CSDO 5301 Research (3) CSDO 5303 Motor Speech (3) CSDO 5410 Voice & Resonance Dis. (4) d CSDO 5305 Research Project (3) a CSDO 5307 Diagnostics (3) CSDO 5308 Neurogenic Lang & Cogn (3) CSDO 5309 Fluency (3) CSDO 5405 Adv. Audiology/Aural (4) Rehabilitation CSDO 5316 Dysphagia (3) CSDO 5318 Artic. and Phon. (3) CSDO 5320 Child Language (3) CSDO 5322 Neuroscience (3) ab CSDO 5326 Adv. Clinical Methods (3) Minimum number of CSDO Credits required 41 a Practicum and diagnostic hours must meet CSDO Program and ASHA requirements. b Must be enrolled in at least one of the listed practicum courses each semester until total clinical hours are completed (CSDO 5326, CSDO 5315, CSDO 5311, CSDO 5328). c Must be actively enrolled in Research Project continuously until the Research Project is complete. Required Resource Courses to be Completed: CSDO 5330 Bilingual/Bicultural Issues in CSDO (3) The following Bilingual Course may be substituted for CSDO 5313 if the CSDO course is unavailable. EDSL 5367 Language Acquisition and Development (3) Minimum number of Bilingual credits required 3 No more than three semester hours may be transferred to meet the six hour Resource Course area requirement. PREREQUISITE FOR ENROLLMENT IN ALL GRADUATE CSDO COURSES IS PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. 1. Only grades of A & B may be transferred for graduate credit. 2. All comprehensive exams, once passed, are good for one year. 3. All I grades are good for twelve months. 4. All course credits are subject to the five year limitation. 5. This form is required to be completed during the first 12 credit hours. 6. All work must be coordinated through advisor. 7. A maximum of 9 credit hours of graduate transfer credit may be accepted for the CSDO degree. THOMAS A. FIELDS, Ph.D. ADVISOR (Please Print) Student s Signature Date Advisor s Signature Copies to: Grad. Office Student Advisor

FALL I 201_ SP I 201_ Sum I 201_ Fall II 201_ Sp II 201_ Sum II 201_ 5311 Clinical Practicum 5301 Research 5316 Dysphagia 5328 Externship 5303 Motor Speech 5318 Artic/Phonol 5307 Diagnosis 5330 5410 Voice/res 5305/6 Disorder Bil/Bicl Project/Thesis 5320 Child Language 5308 Neuro 5405 Aud 5328 Disorder Disorders Externship 5322 neuroscience 5309 Fluency 5326 Adv. Clinical 5311 Clinical Methods Practicum 5305/6 Project/Thesis 5328 Externship SP I 201_ Sum I 201_ Fall I 201_ Sp II 201_ Sum II 201_ FALL II 201_ 5301 Research 5316 Dysphagia 5311 Clinical Practicum 5303 Motor Speech 5305/6 Project/Thesis 5305/6 Project/Thesis 5307 Diagnosis 5320 Child Lang 5318 Artic/Phonol 5305/6 Project/Thesis 5328 Externship 5328 Externship 5308 Neuro Disorders 5330 Bil/Bicl 5322 neuroscience 5328 Externship 5309 Fluency 5405 Aud 5326 Adv. Clinical Methods 5311 Clinical Practicum 5410 Voice/res The above table lists the course sequences a student will follow through the program. Note that there are two separate, but overlapping sequences. One sequence is for Fall admits and the other sequence is for Spring admits. Depending on individual needs and unique situations, there may be some flexibility in scheduling classes, however, most students should expect to take the courses in the order listed.

Knowledge And Skills Acquisition (KASA) Summary Form For Certification in Speech-Language Pathology The KASA form is intended for use by the certification applicant during the graduate program to track the processes by which the knowledge and skills specified in the 2005 Standards for the CCC are being acquired. Each student should review the KASA form at the beginning of graduate study, and update it at intervals throughout the graduate program and at the conclusion of the program. The student, with input and monitoring of program faculty, must enter a check mark in column B as each of the knowledge and skills is acquired. It is expected that many entries will appear in the course work and the clinical practicum columns, with some entries, as appropriate, in the "Other" (lab, research, etc.) columns. Please enter the course or practicum number and title and description of other applicable activity. The following form has example courses/activities/labs in columns C, D, and E. Please erase the examples and update with the courses/activities/labs that you have completed as a part of your course of study. Name: Master KASA I. KNOWLEDGE AREAS How Achieved? A B C D E Standards Knowle dge/ Skill Met? (check ) Course # and Title Practicum Experiences # and Title Standard III-A. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of: Biological sciences X BIOL 1401; 2401 lab Other (e.g. labs, research) (Include description of activity) Physical sciences X PHYS; CHEM lab

Mathematics X MATH 1300 or higher Social/Behavioral sciences X PSYC, 2301, 3318 and minor coursework Standard III-B. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication and swallowing processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases Basic Human Communication Processes Biological X 233 Anat/Phys of Spch; BIO 121 Concepts of Biology 233 Practical Neurological X 480 Neuro Bases 480 Cranial Nerve Exam Acoustic X 507 Spch Science 507 Practical

Psychological X 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 507 Spch Science; PSY 133 General Psychology; SOC 370 Social Gerontology; PSY 300 Experimental Methods in Psychology Developmental/Lifespa n X 250 Lang Dev; 514 Com Dis Multicult Linguistic X 250 Lang Dev; 504 Clinical Practicum; 514 Com Dis Multicult; ENG 131: Comp:Rhetoric & Argument; ENG 132 Comp & Rhet: Critical & Analytical; ENG 273 Technical & Scientific Writing; ENG 344 Structure of English Cultural X 250 Lang Dev; 504 Clinical Practicum; 514 Com Dis Multicult Swallowing Processes Biological X 233 Anat/Phys of Spch; 506 Dysphagia; BIO 121 Concepts of Biology 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 507 Practical 250 Case Studies; 514 Case Studies/Practical 250 Case Studies; 504 Practical, Exams; 514 Case Studies/Practical 250 Case Studies; 504 Practical, Exams; 514 Case Studies/Practical 233 Practical ; 506 Practical /DX Neurological X 480 Neuro Bases; 506 Dysphagia 480 Cranial Nerve Exam; 506 Practical /DX Acoustic X N/A

Psychological X 506 Dysphagia; PSY 133 General Psychology; SOC 370 Social Gerontology; PSY 300 Experimental Methods in Psychology Developmental/Lifespa n Linguistic X N/A 506 Practical /DX X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Cultural X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Standard III-C. The applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences and swallowing disorders, including their etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiologi cal, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates. Specific knowledge must be

demonstrated in the following areas: Articulation Etiologies X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath Characteristics X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical Fluency Etiologies X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Characteristics X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation

Etiologies X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Characteristics X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities Etiologies X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn Characteristics X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn Hearing, including the impact on speech and language Etiologies X 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical

Characteristics X 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding; orofacial myofunction) Etiologies X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Characteristics X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problemsolving, executive functioning Etiologies X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies Characteristics X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies

Social aspects of communication (challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities) Etiologies X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis Characteristics X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis Communication modalities (including oral, manual, augmentative and alternative communication techniques, and assistive technologies) Characteristics X 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams

Standard III-D: The applicant must possess knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication and swallowing disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiologi cal, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders. Articulation Prevention X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath Assessment X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath Intervention X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath Fluency 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical

Prevention X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Assessment X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Intervention X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Voice and Resonance Prevention X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Assessment X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Intervention X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Receptive and Expressive Language Prevention X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn Assessment X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies

Intervention X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn Hearing, including the impact on speech and language Prevention X 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud Assessment X 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud Intervention X 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical Swallowing Prevention X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Assessment X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Intervention X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Cognitive aspects of communication

Prevention X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies Assessment X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies Intervention X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies Social aspects of communication Prevention X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis Assessment X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis Intervention X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis Communication Modalities (Prevention not applicable) Assessment X 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508 Neuropath; 510 Special Studies Intervention X 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508 Neuropath; 510 Special Studies 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 472 Practical ; 508 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams 472 Practical ; 508 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams

Standard IV-G: The applicant for certification must complete a program of study that includes supervised clinical experiences sufficient in breadth and depth to achieve the following skills outcomes (in addition to clinical experiences, skills may be demonstrated through successful performance on academic course work and examinations, independent projects, or other appropriate alternative methods): 1. Evaluation (must include all skill outcomes listed in a-g below for each of the 9 major areas) a. Conduct screening and prevention procedures (including prevention activities) b. Collect case history information and integrate information from clients/patients, family, caregivers, teachers, relevant

others, and other professionals c. Select and administer appropriate evaluation procedures, such as behavioral observations nonstandardized and standardized tests, and instrumental procedures d. Adapt evaluation procedures to meet client/patient needs e. Interpret, integrate, and synthesize all information to develop diagnoses and make appropriate recommendations for intervention f. Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support evaluation g. Refer clients/patients for appropriate services

Articulation X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical Fluency X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation Receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities Hearing, including the impact on speech and language Swallowing (oral, pharyngeal, esophageal, and related functions, including oral function for feeding; orofacial myofunction) Cognitive aspects of communication (attention, memory, sequencing, problem- X X X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies

solving, executive functioning) Social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities) Communication modalities (including oral, manual, augmentative, and alternative communication techniques and assistive technologies) 2. Intervention (must include all skill outcomes listed in a-g below for each of the 9 major areas) a. Develop settingappropriate intervention plans with measurable and achievable goals that meet clients'/patients' needs. Collaborate with clients/patients and relevant others in the planning process X X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams

b. Implement intervention plans (involve clients/patients and relevant others in the intervention process) c. Select or develop and use appropriate materials and instrumentation for prevention and intervention d. Measure and evaluate clients'/patients' performance and progress e. Modify intervention plans, strategies, materials, or instrumentation as appropriate to meet the needs of clients/patients f. Complete administrative and reporting functions necessary to support intervention g. Identify and refer clients/patients for services as appropriate

Articulation X 230 Spch Dis; 501 Phonol Dis; 508 Neuropath 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 501 Case Studies/DX ; 508 Practical Fluency X 230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams Voice and resonance X 230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath; 512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis Receptive and expressive language Hearing, including the impact on speech and language X X 320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511 Advanced Aud 230 Case Studies/Practical ; 508 Practical ; 512 Practical /DX 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 322 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies 371 Practical ; 472 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 511 Practical Swallowing X 506 Dysphagia 506 Practical /DX Cognitive aspects of communication X 500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis Chldrn 500 Practical ; 503 Case Studies Social aspects of communication Communication modalities X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis X 472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508 Neuropath; 510 Special Studies 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 502 Practical, Exams 472 Practical ; 508 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams

3. Interaction and Personal Qualities a. Communicate effectively, recognizing the needs, values, preferred mode of communication, and cultural/linguistic background of the client/patient, family, caregivers, and relevant others. b. Collaborate with other professionals in case management. X X 300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang Dis Infants; 500 Aphasia; 510 Special Studies; 514 Com Dis Multicult 300 Clinical Mthds; 442 Spch Lang Mthds; 500 Aphasia; 506 Dysphagia 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 320 Case Studies/Practical ; 500 Practical ; 510 Practical, Exams; 514 Case Studies/Practical 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 442 Practical, Exams; 500 Practical ; 506 Practical /DX c. Provide counseling regarding communication and swallowing disorders to clients/patients, family, caregivers, and relevant others. d. Adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics and behave professionally. X X 300 Clinical Mthds; 442 Spch Lang Mthds; 500 Aphasia 130 Intro. to SLP; 442 Spch Lang Mthds; 504 Clinical Practicum 300 Case Studies/Practical ; 442 Practical, Exams; 500 Practical 130 Practical, Exams; 442 Practical, Exams; 504 Practical, Exams