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Communication Sciences and Disorders1410 Lower Campus Road Faculty*Graduate Faculty D.C. Craven, MA (Interim Chair)—speech-language pathology Cooperating Graduate FacultyA. Peters, PhD—linguistics Adjunct FacultyC. Coleman, PhD—speech-language pathology Degrees Offered: BS in communication sciences and disorders, MS in communication sciences and disorders The Academic ProgramCommunication sciences and disorders (CSD) deals with disorders of speech-language. Speech-language pathology is the study of human communication and its developed or acquired disorders. Through this discipline, students have the opportunity to deal with a wide variety of disabilities and disorders affecting people of all ages. Speech pathologists treat children and adults in public and private practice in a wide variety of settings. A recent report by the federal government projected the combined fields of audiology and speech pathology as one of the fastest growing of the next decade. The practice of speech-language pathology requires a minimum of a master’s degree obtained from a program accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in a regionally accredited university. In addition, the practitioner must obtain clinical certification and, in most states, licensure. Standards for practice (and, therefore, educational content) are changing. The prospective student is advised that the standards for graduation may change during the course of his or her study. Program graduates will be required to meet the national standards in force at the time of the student’s graduation. The program for CSD at UH Manoa is recognized nationally for its quality and is accredited. It is one of the few programs in the U.S. featuring preparation in a multilingual/multicultural environment. AccreditationOur program is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Speech-Language Pathology and provides professional preparation for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (the national certifying authority). AdvisingStudents considering the major may call the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Undergraduate StudyBachelor’s DegreeStudents pursuing a BS degree in communication sciences and disorders should enroll in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences to complete UH Manoa’s General Education Core curriculum and other specific requirements during their first two years of residence. Upon completion of at least 54 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.6, the student should apply to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, School of Medicine, by filing a College and Curriculum Transfer Request form. This form may be filed at any time except during registration periods. For students applying after completion of more than 54 credit hours, the minimum required GPA increases. Students in any UH community college should obtain program outlines from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders to familiarize themselves with the pre-CSD requirements so they can complete them during their first two years. Requirements
Required specialized courses for the undergraduate major are ordinarily taken in sequence. By taking introductory courses in the summer session, the student may accelerate completion of the required program. Junior Year
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If qualified, students may complete 1 or more credit hours of practicum in audiology. Graduate StudyMaster’s DegreeThe department offers the MS degree in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). The MS degree track in audiology is no longer accepting students and has closed effective December 31, 2006. Background preparation should include basic courses in speech-language pathology, clinical methodology, audiology, testing of hearing, habilitation and rehabilitation of hearing, speech and hearing science, and a minimum of 15 credit hours relating to normal development of speech, hearing, and language. If a course in inferential statistics is not part of the undergraduate record, one must be completed as part of the graduate program. For admission as a regular classified graduate student, applicants must present (a) a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, (b) a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major and/or in all courses taken during the final four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate preparation, (c) adequate, appropriate undergraduate preparation, and (d) satisfactory performance on Graduate Record Exam. If undergraduate deficiencies are present, students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 may be considered for admission as conditional graduate students upon application to the Graduate Division. This status can be changed to regular when all deficiencies are removed with at least a B average in all courses taken. Students with the best academic records and with limited or no undergraduate deficiencies will be considered for admission first. Students who do not meet the general admission requirements or who have extensive undergraduate deficiencies may also choose to enroll as post-baccalaureate unclassified students until admission standards are met. Foreign students are not eligible for post-baccalaureate unclassified status. If an unclassified student completes the first 12 credit hours in CSD with a GPA of less than 3.0, no further registration will be permitted. Each student will have a preliminary conference with an advisor prior to initial enrollment in courses. This evaluation will include a thorough analysis of previous academic preparation to determine the plan of study, including the removal of undergraduate deficiencies if they exist. Recommendations concerning admission to candidacy for fully qualified students will be made at the end of the first semester of study. The student’s advisor will determine action to be taken in this regard. A general examination may be required upon completion of the first semester of study (minimum 12 credit hours). RequirementsBoth Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) are available for graduate study. The plan to be followed is determined by the student and his or her advisory committee. The decision is based upon the specific interests of the individual student and future educational and occupational objectives. Under Plan A, 38 credit hours in course work, a thesis (CSD 700–6 credit hours), and a final oral examination on the thesis subject are required. Plan B requires satisfactory completion of 44 credit hours of course work, including CSD 695 or 696 in which a research study is completed. A seminar appearance is also required for Plan B. For both Plan A and Plan B, a final written comprehensive examination in which the student will be examined on his or her course of study is required. The median time required for completion of this program by an individual admitted with no undergraduate deficiencies is two years. Continued enrollment and completion of the master’s program require both satisfactory academic progress to maintain minimum Graduate Division GPA standards and demonstrated clinical proficiency in clinical practicum in speech-language pathology and audiology. Each classified and unclassified graduate student is personally responsible for knowing any additional information and regulations contained in the Catalog and the informational circular available through the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. If questions arise, the student’s advisor should be consulted. These programs are designed so that students who complete either Plan A or Plan B will meet the academic requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech-language pathology as established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (the national certifying authority). Students must complete all academic and practical training requirements for national certification, as well as departmental requirements, to qualify for the master’s degree. Following graduation, students may qualify for national certification by taking and passing a national examination and successfully completing a nine-month clinical fellowship. Upon certification (and, in most states, licensure), an individual may secure employment and/or engage in private practice in his or her area(s) of education. Admission to courses requires graduate standing, except for certain senior students in their last semester of undergraduate study, and permission of the graduate chair. All graduate courses in the department require instructor’s consent. The Speech and Hearing Clinic is operated by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders of the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Staff members and supervised student clinicians provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to UH Manoa students, children, and adults in the community. CSD Courses |
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