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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
[email protected]
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, KnowledgeBased 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 SpeechLanguage-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-LanguageHearing 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: [email protected]
Dr. Thomas Fields, Professor/Department Chair
Phone: 361-593-2193
E-mail: [email protected]
Odette Gonzalez, MS, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director
Phone: 361-593-3090
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Stephen D. Oller, Associate Professor/Program Director
Phone: 361-593-2764
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Alan Seitel, Associate Professor of Practice
Phone: 361-593-2700
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr. Eric Swartz, Assistant Professor
Phone: 361-593-4937
E-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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/20132015/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 PLAN
COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Kingsville, Texas
Degree Only
Final Candidacy Plan
2014
Name (Print):
Address
Home Telephone Number:
Plan III
Degree: MS
In Communication
Sciences and Disorders
GRE Scores
Date: June 13,
K#:
City:
Work Telephone Number:
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSDO)
Minimum Course and Practicum Requirements
Semester
Taken
Course
CSDO 5301 Research
CSDO 5303 Motor Speech
CSDO 5410 Voice & Resonance Dis.
d
CSDO 5305 Research Project
a
CSDO 5307 Diagnostics
CSDO 5308 Neurogenic Lang & Cogn
CSDO 5309 Fluency
F = Fall
CSDO 5405 Adv. Audiology/Aural
Rehabilitation
CSDO 5316 Dysphagia
CSDO 5318 Artic. and Phon.
CSDO 5320 Child Language
CSDO 5322 Neuroscience
ab
CSDO 5326 Adv. Clinical Methods
Zip
S = Spring
SS = Summer
Credits
(3)
(3)
(4)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
Grade
(4)
Minimum number of CSDO Credits required
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
41
a
Practicum and diagnostic hours must meet CSDO Program and ASHA requirements.
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.
b
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)
Advisor’s Signature
Student’s Signature
Copies to: Grad. Office
Date
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
5328 Externship
5318 Artic/Phonol
Disorder
5320 Child Language
Disorder
5322 neuroscience
5326 Adv. Clinical
Methods
5307 Diagnosis
5316
Dysphagia
5330
Bil/Bicl
5405 Aud
5303 Motor
Speech
5305/6
Project/Thesis
5328
Externship
5305/6
Project/Thesis
5328 Externship
SP I 201_
Sum I 201_
Fall I 201_
Sp II 201_
Sum II 201_
5301 Research
5316
Dysphagia
5320 Child
Lang
5330
Bil/Bicl
5405 Aud
5311 Clinical
Practicum
5318
Artic/Phonol
5322
neuroscience
5326 Adv.
Clinical Methods
5410 Voice/res
5303 Motor
Speech
5305/6
Project/Thesis
5328
Externship
5305/6
Project/Thesis
5328 Externship
5308 Neuro
Disorders
5309 Fluency
5311 Clinical
Practicum
5307 Diagnosis
5308 Neuro
Disorders
5309 Fluency
5311 Clinical
Practicum
5410 Voice/res
FALL II
201_
5305/6
Project/Thesis
5328
Externship
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
A
Standards
How Achieved?
D
Practicum Experiences #
and Title
B
Knowle
dge/
Skill
Met?
(check )
C
Course # and Title
E
Other (e.g. labs,
research) (Include
description of activity)
Standard III-A. The
applicant must
demonstrate
knowledge of the
principles of:
● Biological sciences
X
BIOL 1401; 2401
lab
● 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 Labs
● Neurological
X
480 Neuro Bases
480 Cranial Nerve Exam
● Acoustic
X
507 Spch Science
507 Practical Labs
● Psychological
X
●
Developmental/Lifespa
n
X
● Linguistic
X
● Cultural
X
● Swallowing
Processes
● Biological
322 Lang Dis Adoles; 507 Spch
Science; PSY 133 General
Psychology; SOC 370 Social
Gerontology; PSY 300
Experimental Methods in
Psychology
250 Lang Dev; 514 Com Dis
Multicult
322 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 507 Practical Labs
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
250 Lang Dev; 504 Clinical
Practicum; 514 Com Dis
Multicult
250 Case Studies; 504
Practical Labs, Exams; 514
Case Studies/Practical
Labs
X
233 Anat/Phys of Spch; 506
Dysphagia; BIO 121 Concepts of
Biology
233 Practical Labs; 506
Practical Labs/DX Labs
● Neurological
X
480 Neuro Bases; 506 Dysphagia
480 Cranial Nerve Exam;
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
● Acoustic
X
N/A
250 Case Studies; 514
Case Studies/Practical
Labs
250 Case Studies; 504
Practical Labs, Exams; 514
Case Studies/Practical
Labs
● Psychological
X
●
Developmental/Lifespa
n
X
506 Dysphagia; PSY 133
General Psychology; SOC 370
Social Gerontology; PSY 300
Experimental Methods in
Psychology
506 Dysphagia
● Linguistic
X
N/A
● Cultural
X
506 Dysphagia
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
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
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
Fluency
● Etiologies
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
● Characteristics
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
Voice and resonance,
including respiration
and phonation
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
● 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
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
● Characteristics
X
371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral
Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511
Advanced Aud
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
Swallowing (oral,
pharyngeal,
esophageal, and
related functions,
including oral
function for feeding;
orofacial
myofunction)
● Etiologies
X
506 Dysphagia
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
● Characteristics
X
506 Dysphagia
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
Cognitive aspects of
communication
(attention, memory,
sequencing, problemsolving, executive
functioning
● Etiologies
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 503
Case Studies
● Characteristics
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 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
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
472 Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, 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
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
● Prevention
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
● Assessment
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
● Intervention
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
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
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
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
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
● Intervention
X
Hearing, including the
impact on speech and
language
● Prevention
X
320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang
Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503
Lang Dis Chldrn
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral
Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511
Advanced Aud
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
● 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
Swallowing
● Prevention
X
506 Dysphagia
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
● Assessment
X
506 Dysphagia
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
● Intervention
X
506 Dysphagia
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
Cognitive aspects of
communication
● Prevention
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 503
Case Studies
● Assessment
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 503
Case Studies
● Intervention
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 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
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
Communication
Modalities
● (Prevention not
applicable)
● Assessment
X
472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508
Neuropath; 510 Special Studies
472 Practical Labs; 508
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams
● Intervention
X
472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508
Neuropath; 510 Special Studies
472 Practical Labs; 508
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, 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
● Fluency
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
● 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
X
230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath;
512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis
X
320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang
Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503
Lang Dis Chldrn
X
371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral
Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511
Advanced Aud
● Swallowing (oral,
pharyngeal,
esophageal, and related
functions, including
oral function for
feeding; orofacial
myofunction)
● Cognitive aspects of
communication
(attention, memory,
sequencing, problem-
X
506 Dysphagia
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
500 Practical Labs; 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
300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang
Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
X
472 Aural/Oral Hab; 510 Special
Studies
472 Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, 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
● Fluency
X
230 Spch Dis; 502 Fluency Dis
● Voice and resonance
X
230 Spch Dis; 508 Neuropath;
512 Cleft Pal & Voice Dis
● Receptive and
expressive language
X
320 Lang Dis Infants; 322 Lang
Dis Adoles; 500 Aphasia; 503
Lang Dis Chldrn
● Hearing, including
the impact on speech
and language
X
371 Intro Aud; 472 Aural/Oral
Hab; 510 Special Studies; 511
Advanced Aud
● Swallowing
X
506 Dysphagia
● Cognitive aspects of
communication
X
500 Aphasia; 503 Lang Dis
Chldrn
500 Practical Labs; 503
Case Studies
● Social aspects of
communication
X
300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang
Dis Infants; 502 Fluency Dis
● Communication
modalities
X
472 Aural/Oral Hab; 508
Neuropath; 510 Special Studies
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 502
Practical Labs, Exams
472 Practical Labs; 508
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 501 Case
Studies/DX Labs; 508
Practical Labs
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 502 Practical Labs,
Exams
230 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 508 Practical Labs;
512 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
320 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 322 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 503 Case
Studies
371 Practical Labs; 472
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 511
Practical Labs
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
3. Interaction and
Personal Qualities
a. Communicate
X
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
X
other professionals in
case management.
c. Provide counseling
X
regarding
communication and
swallowing disorders to
clients/patients, family,
caregivers, and relevant
others.
d. Adhere to the
X
ASHA Code of Ethics
and behave
professionally.
300 Clinical Mthds; 320 Lang
Dis Infants; 500 Aphasia; 510
Special Studies; 514 Com Dis
Multicult
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 320 Case
Studies/Practical Labs; 500
Practical Labs; 510
Practical Labs, Exams; 514
Case Studies/Practical
Labs
300 Clinical Mthds; 442 Spch
Lang Mthds; 500 Aphasia; 506
Dysphagia
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 442 Practical Labs,
Exams; 500 Practical Labs;
506 Practical Labs/DX
Labs
300 Clinical Mthds; 442 Spch
Lang Mthds; 500 Aphasia
300 Case Studies/Practical
Labs; 442 Practical Labs,
Exams; 500 Practical Labs
130 Intro. to SLP; 442 Spch
Lang Mthds; 504 Clinical
Practicum
130 Practical Labs, Exams;
442 Practical Labs, Exams;
504 Practical Labs, Exams