School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
CSD Graduate Handbook
- Complete Section One
- 1.1: Handbook Introduction
- 1.2: 2025-2026 Calendar
- 1.3: Personnel
- 1.4: CSD Organizational Chart
- 1.5: Mission Statement
- 1.6: CSD Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures
- 1.7: University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Regulations for Graduate Programs
- 1.8: Student Complaint and Grievance Policy and Procedure
- 1.9: Clinical Program Accreditation
- 1.10: Financial Assistance
- 1.11: Student Organizations
- Appendix 1.1: Who to contact and FAQs
- Complete Section Three
- 3.1: Speech-Language Pathology Academic Requirements
- SLP 301: Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Practicum Overview
- SLP 302: Clinical Practicum Requirements in Speech-Language Pathology
- Appendix 3.1: Curriculum for the MA Program
- Appendix 3.2: Typical Course Sequence
- Appendix 3.3: SLP Clinical Competencies
- Appendix 3.4: External Evaluation of SLP Students
- Appendix 3.5: CAA Competencies Listed by Course
- Appendix 3.6: SLP Knowledge and Skills as Listed by Course
- Appendix 3.7: Goals and Expectations for Clinical Practicum in SLP
- Complete Section Five
- Policy 501: Reporting Clinic Clock Hours
- Policy 502: Documentation of Academic and Clinical Competencies for ASHA Certification
- Policy 503: Clinical-Academic Support Plan
- Policy 504: Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity
- Policy 505: Core Functions
- Policy 506: Student Responsibilities in Diagnostics and Therapy Clinics
- Policy 507: Student Evaluation of Clinical Educators
- Policy 508: Required Immunizations, Certifications, Trainings and Background Checks for All Faculty, Staff, Volunteers and Students Working in SCSD and MSHC
- Policy 509: Immunizations and Training Required of Students Prior to Off-Site Clinical Placements
- Policy 510: Dress Code and Conduct for Students, Staff, and Faculty Involved in Clinic
- Policy 511: Malpractice Insurance for Students and Faculty Who Provide Clinical Services
- Appendix 5.1: CSD Clinical Competency Rating Scale and Experience Band
- Appendix 5.2: Clinical-Academic Support Plan Documentation
- Appendix 5.3: Evaluation of Clinical Educator Competence
- Appendix 5.4: Special MSHC Programs and Offsite Placements
- Appendix 5.5: Castle Branch Background Check and Drug Screening
- Appendix 5.6: Experiential Learning Placements
- Appendix 5.7: Clinic Top/T-Shirt Design Guidelines
- Complete Section Six
- Policy 601: Criteria for Admission for Therapy Services at MSHC
- Policy 602: Straight to Therapy Admissions Process
- Policy 603: Discharge and Follow-up from Therapy Services
- Policy 604: Reporting of Clinical Information and Progress
- Policy 605: The Maintenance of Clinical Records
- Policy 606: Client Referrals from Outside Agencies
- Policy 607: Client Referrals to Outside Agencies
- Policy 608: Criteria for Hearing Evaluation Prior to Speech-Language Evaluations
- Policy 609: Hearing Aid Dispensing Procedure for MSHC Patients
- Policy 610: Check-In Hearing Aid Repairs
- Policy 611: Hearing Aid Returns
- Policy 612: Limitations to Scheduling Patients for Diagnostic Services
- Policy 613: Camps Involving Minors
- Policy 614: MSHC Services for Individuals Associated with SCSD and University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½
- Complete Section Eight
- Policy 801: Emergency Situations
- Policy 802: Reporting An Injury
- Policy 803: Infection Control for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ Speech and Hearing Center
- Policy 804: Infection Control for Videostroboscopy Equipement
- Policy 805: Infection Control for Research Lab
- Appendix 8.1: Statement Acknowledging Need to Report Suspected Abuse
