Master of Science in Communication Disorders at ASU, Study notes of Pathophysiology

Download Master of Science in Communication Disorders at ASU and more Study notes Pathophysiology in PDF only on Docsity! * College of ESiu Health Solutions Arizona State University Master of Science in Communication Disorders Rev. June 2018  M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 1 Program Overview Welcome to the Master of Science (MS) in Communication Disorders degree program at ASU. Our program is based on a research-to-practice philosophy and is designed to prepare speech-language pathologists for autonomous clinical practice. The training model at ASU stresses the integration of academic classroom learning, guided independent online learning and flipped classroom, and practicum experience across a broad spectrum of clinical specialties and practice environments. We believe that our graduate curriculum provides a strong foundation in the scientific knowledge base and a wide range of clinical field experiences that will prepare our graduates with essential tools for evidence-based clinical practice. The successful graduate will have the diagnostic and rehabilitative skills that fulfill the current Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology specified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The ASU graduate curriculum is designed to enable MS degree students to meet current standards required for ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure. The purpose of this Program Handbook is to provide graduate students in speech-language pathology with the basic information needed throughout the course of study and to assist them in navigating their way through the graduate degree program and certification process. This Handbook and the Clinic Manual are the primary resources of information regarding policies, regulations, and academic and clinical requirements necessary to complete the MS degree, state licensure, and ASHA certification. This Handbook is not an exhaustive collection of all policies of ASU; students should also review the ASU Graduate Policies and Procedures, which is the final source regarding University policies on graduate programs. MS students are responsible for being informed about all academic and clinical requirements of the graduate program; some of the information provided in the Handbook also is available on the Communication Disorders, M.S. website and in Department and Office of Graduate Education publications. Additional questions and concerns may arise that are not formally addressed in these sources. The Academic Success Coordinator for the M.S Program will be a valuable asset as you progress through the program and you are urged to maintain close contact the Coordinator and to seek additional information as the need arises. Academic and clinical faculty members also are available for advice, guidance, and consultation regarding all academic and clinical requirements, policies, and procedures. M.S. Program Contacts and Location Kelly Ingram, Clinical Professor. M.S. Program Coordinator– Coor Hall room 2218 MariaRita Schatzki, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Director – Coor Hall room 2326 Kimberly Doney, Academic Success Coordinator - Coor Hall Room 2204 Tracey Schnick, Manager of Business Services, Clinic, Coor Hall room 2345 A list of faculty and staff associated with the M.S Program are listed at the end of this handbook. You can access further information about each individual by utilizing the College of Health Solutions Search page. Information regarding the faculty includes research, teaching and public work. M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 4 performed by teaching and research assistants, are listed below, but may include additional duties as needed. Teaching Assistants – Department Funding: 1. Preparation of materials for classroom presentations. 2. Giving, monitoring, and grading examinations. 3. Classroom demonstrations and presentations. 4. Teaching laboratory sections. 5. Library research. 6. Holding office hours for students. 7. Review sessions for course material and exams. Research Assistants – Department or Grant Funding: 1. Setting up and maintaining equipment and instruments used in experiments. 2. Running subjects and collecting data. 3. Statistical treatment of data. 4. Preparation of materials for presentations, manuscripts, and grant proposals. 5. Library research. 6. Transcription and data coding. Student Hourly Workers Depending on funding, a number of student hourly workers may also be available. These positions may function as teaching assistants, research assistants or clinical assistants. However, they are not subject to the same tuition reduction/waiver and health insurance benefits as Graduate Assistants. Program of Study for the Master of Science (MS) Degree Your program will consist of a range of academic, clinical, and research experiences. The specific academic courses, clinical practicum, and research you complete during your program will be determined by your interests, ASU requirements, and ASHA certification requirements. Students may select either a thesis or non-thesis option. A total of 52 semester credits is required for all students, including 38 semester credits of required core and elective coursework and 14 credits of practicum and internship. Table 1 provides the typical course sequence for those students intending to complete the requirements in two years. Table 2 provides a sequence appropriate for students who need to complete leveling coursework. Graduation Requirements 1. A total of 52 semester hour credits are required as follows:  Successful completion (i.e., grade of B or better) of 38 semester credit hours of graduate academic coursework, including: i. 32 required credits; ii. 6 elective credits for non-thesis option iii. 6 credits of thesis for thesis option  Successful completion (i.e., grade of B or better) of 14 credits of practicum that includes three registrations of SHS 580 clinical practicum prior to two registrations of SHS 584 internship. The typical sequence of registration is: i. Three registrations of 2 credits each during the first fall, spring, and summer of enrollment; M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 5 ii. Two registrations of 4 credits internships during the second fall and spring semesters. 2. Achieve a passing score on a department-administered comprehensive examination (non-thesis option only) 3. Successful completion of a thesis and oral defense (thesis option only) 4. Achieve a passing score on the ASHA Praxis national certification examination in speech- language pathology (all MS students) Thesis Option Students in the thesis option must register for a total of 6 semester hours of thesis. This is usually done in two, 3-credit registrations of SHS 599. These hours count toward the total number required for the degree. Thus, the credit hour degree requirement is met through completion of 32 credits of required core coursework, 14 credits of practicum, and 6 credits of thesis (resulting in a total of 52 semester hours). Students completing a thesis are welcomed and encouraged (but not required) to take other elective courses while students in the master’s program. Non-thesis Option Students in the non-thesis option meet the 52-credit hour degree requirement through completion of 32 credits of required core coursework, 14 credits of practicum and 6 credits of elective graduate-level professional coursework in speech-language pathology. Normally, only those courses listed below may be used to satisfy the elective professional coursework requirement. Occasionally, specialized seminars may be offered and, if approved by a student’s committee, may be used to satisfy 3 credits of the professional electives requirement. All non-thesis students must pass a comprehensive examination that is administered by the department during their LAST year of enrollment. Curriculum for the MS degree Table 1 lists the academic MS degree coursework for the 2018 Entering Class. Students may access previous handbooks and coursework for the MS degree for the 2017 entering class here. Course descriptions and necessary prerequisites can be found in the Graduate Catalog. Archived handbooks are located on the SHS Student Resource Blackboard Site. Core courses Core courses during the first year are required and all the students take the same scope and sequence of courses. Student may not wave any of the core courses in year 1 because these courses are designed to develop new learning skills, problem-solving skills, integration skills, and clinical skills that are paired with the background course. Year 2 is designed for the student to take required specialty courses and electives that align with their interest, while obtaining more depth beyond the core courses. Therefore, the students have different choices to specialize or maintain a more general focus. Electives Based on Special Interests Student can specialize in pediatrics, adult and medical aspects, and or multicultural issues, or they can combine any of the electives with a more generalist focus. Other elective courses in addition to those offered regularly (Listed in the Table 1 below) may be offered periodically based on faculty and student interests. Recent elective courses have included:  Introduction to Data Science for Speech and Hearing Research  Molecules, Markers, and Management: Introduction to Genetics  Trends in Communication Neuroscience M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 6 Table 1: Speech-Language Pathology Coursework SHS# Elective Course Title Term Offered (tentative) Must have 6 credits from any of these. 505 Survival sign language for SLPs Yr 1 Summer Thesis students must be registered for thesis credits during the term they plan to graduate. 501 and 596 can NOT be counted as electives for Plan of Study 524 P Counseling in Comm. Disorders Yr 1 Summer 512 Med. Aspects of SLP/RH/Dementia Yr 2 Fall A 588 PM Spanish Language Acquisition (3 cr) Yr 2 Fall C 598 P Lang Essentials for Teaching Reading Yr 2 Spring A 598 Special Populations & Syndromes Yr 2 Spring B 576 Motor Speech Disorders Yr 2 Spring B 599 Thesis (3 credits x 2 semesters) Yr 2 Fall C and Spring C 501 Intro to Audiology (if needed) (3) option only) Yr 1 Summer, Yr 2 Spring C 596 Aural Rehabilitation (if needed) (3) Yr 1 Summer M=Required for Multilingual/Multicultural Certificate bilingual track; P=required for PRiSMS scholars SHS# Required Course Title for All students Term Offered 567 Neural Bases of Com. Dis. (2) Yr 1 Fall A Required: 38 credits of course work (32 required and 6 electives; or 32 required, 4 thesis credits, 2 electives) and 14 credits of practicum (6 credits can be waived if equivalent taken elsewhere at the senior or graduate level; students will then need an extra elective to meet the minimum hour requirement of 52 credits). NOTE that all the year 1 core courses are required and may not be waived even if the student took a similar course prior to coming to ASU. The one exception is SHS 500. If the student took an equivalent course, they may waive it after review from the instructor (Azuma) 572 Lang. Ass. & Int. Infants/Toddlers (2) Yr 1 Fall A 585 Artic & Phono: Asses & Int. (2) Yr 1 Fall B 587 Preschool (2) Yr 1 Fall B 500 Research Methods (1) Yr 1 Fall C 538 Clinical Methods (1 credit each semester) Yr 1 Fall C Spring C & Summer 582 Differential Diagnosis (2) Yr 1 Spring A 573 Lang. Ass. & Int. School Age (2) Yr 1 Spring A 575 Aphasia (2) Yr 1 Spring B 574 Voice and Swallowing (2) Yr 1 Spring B 570 or 597 PM Multicultural Issues (2) Bilingual Speech Language Pathology -2 Yr1 Summer Yr 2 Spring A 580 Practicum 1 (at ASU, 2 credits) Yr 1 Fall C 580 Practicum 2 (at ASU, 2 credits) Yr 1 Spring C 580 Practicum 3 (at ASU, 2 credits) Summer 539 Professional Issues (1 credit each semester) Yr 2 Fall C Spring C 577 Comm Disorders in Autism (2) Yr 2 Fall A 578 Fluency Disorders (2) Yr 2 Fall B 571 Augmentative Communication (2) Yr 2 Spring A 581 Traumatic Brain Injury (2) Yr 2 Spring B 584 Internship 1 (community, 4 credits) Yr 2 Fall C 584 Internship 2 (community, 4 credits) Yr 2 Spring C 584 Extra Optional Internship (4 credits) Summer M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 9 ASU or some official program. Students who are native Spanish speakers must demonstrate that they had schooling in the language. Students who are unable to do so must pass the language proficiency exam, to document written competency in Spanish. b. This exam can be taken any time during the master’s program and no later than a year after the completion of the courses. c. Upon passing the exam, the student mails a copy of the certificate with all the requirements to Dr. Restrepo. Undergraduate Leveling Coursework Students with an undergraduate degree in another discipline typically will be required to complete all courses listed in Table 2. In some cases, the SLP Program and Policy committee, or an advisor, may determine that a student with an undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science has insufficient basic science preparation for graduate level professional coursework. In these instances, selected courses will be required. Students will be notified of possible leveling requirements in their admission letter or during the first advising meeting with the graduate advisor, who will determine the specific requirements. The student’s advisor will review final undergraduate transcripts with the student and may identify some leveling requirements during this process. Although students register for leveling courses at a graduate level, the content is undergraduate in nature (though as a graduate registrant you may complete extra requirements). Therefore, leveling courses do not count toward credit hours required for the MS degree. Students may apply for the leveling certificate, which provides them with priority access to the undergraduate courses. Table 2: Leveling Coursework: Speech-Language Pathology1 SHS 250 Introduction to Phonetics (3 credits) SHS 310 Anatomical/Physiological Bases of Speech (3 credits) SHS 311 Hearing Science (3 credits) SHS 367 Language Science (3 credits) SHS 375* Speech Science (3 credits; SHS 250, SHS 310 and SHS 311 are prerequisites) SHS 401* Introduction to Audiology (3 credits; SHS 311 is a prerequisite) SHS 402 Clinical Methods and Treatment of Communication Disorders (3 credits, SHS 250 is a prerequisite) SHS 465 (or 565 if graduate credit is desired) Speech and Language Acquisition (3 credits; SHS 367 is a prerequisite) SHS 496** (596 if graduate credit is desired) Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits; SHS 375 and SHS 401 are prerequisites) 1 Unless otherwise noted, all classes are offered every fall and spring term * Course also offered in the summer ** While SHS 496/596 is not a prerequisite to get into the master’s program, this class, or its equivalent, must be completed before graduating with a master’s degree in communication disorders in order to fulfill ASHA requirements for certification M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 10 Academic Advising Prior to orientation for your first year you received a letter specifying the classes that you need to take during the fall of your first year. Please note that a late fee may apply if you do not register approximately two weeks prior to the first class. Academic calendar deadlines can be found here. PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL COURSES PRIOR TO THAT DATE INCLUDING SHS 580 (2 CREDITS). During orientation week, you will attend an information session regarding the sequence of classes and the thesis/non-thesis options. You will also find out which section of SHS 580 you need to be enrolled in and you can do a drop/add to make sure you are registered for the correct line number. An academic advising orientation will occur during orientation and you should attend this session. You should meet with the Academic Success Coordinator during orientation week so that they can verify your pre-requisites and answer questions regarding the academic program. The role of the Academic Success Coordinator and M.S Program Coordinator is to work with you to determine the courses you will take, the clinical practicum in which you will participate, and the sequence in which you will partake in these activities. In addition, the Academic Success Coordinator will work with you if any problems arise to due medical, academic, or clinical issues during the program. Graduate Program Committee By the end of your first two semesters of study (mid-May), you need to choose between the thesis and non- thesis options. This choice determines the nature of your graduate program committee for the remainder of your program. If you choose a non-thesis option, your graduate advisor serves as the graduate committee. Graduate Program Committee: Thesis Option. For students who choose the thesis option, the first step is to select a thesis committee chair whose expertise corresponds to the area in which you would like to complete your thesis research. To select a thesis chair who shares your interests, you will need to meet with the faculty individually to discuss your mutual interests. This should be done during your first or second semester. Only those listed as academic faculty are eligible to serve as a thesis chair. Once you have selected your thesis chair, this faculty member will also work with the Academic Success Coordinator to serve as your academic advisor. The thesis committee consists of your thesis chair and at least two additional committee members. Your thesis chair will help you select these individuals. As with the thesis chair, the other members of your committee should have an expertise/interest that corresponds to your thesis research topic. At least one of the remaining two committee members must be selected from the academic faculty. The third committee member may also be drawn from those listed as clinical faculty, adjunct faculty, or from faculty in other departments at ASU. You will work with your thesis chair to finalize your Program of Study. Graduate committees of students pursuing the MS thesis option will approve the thesis prospectus, direct and approve the thesis, and administer the oral defense of this research. Clinical Training Experiences The master’s level clinical training program has been designed such that, upon completion, students will have met all of the clinical requirements for ASHA certification as a speech-language pathologist as well as the requirements for Arizona State Licensure. In addition, they will have met the standard of excellence that we set for all graduates from our professional training program. In meeting our standards for quality clinical services, it is important for students to understand that they will gain far more than the minimum experiences required for certification. This is because we are preparing students to assume the roles and functions of a speech-language pathologist across a variety of different settings and service delivery models, thus preparing them to have maximal opportunities upon entry into the professional job market. M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 11 Practicum Courses Practicum courses are those courses in which students provide speech-language pathology services to clients. Clients are seen through the ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic, the Pediatric Communication Clinics (PCC@ASU) or through off-campus facilities during an internship. All students are required to complete 5 semesters of clinical practicum in which they earn a grade of B or better. Practicum is completed across 4 academic semesters and one summer session (6 or 8-week term). Students may request two summer sessions if they wish some additional experience but the second summer rotation will not count toward the 5 required semesters. The Graduate Program Coordinator makes practicum assignments in coordination with the Clinical Director. Specific details regarding the procedure for requesting practicum coursework, associated prerequisites, and practicum options are detailed in the Clinic and Internship Manuals. Practicum courses (SHS 580 sections and SHS 584 sections) count as 14 semester hours toward the 52 total credits required for the MS degree. Students enroll in 2 credits of SHS 580 Practicum during each of the fall, spring, and summer terms the first year. Students register for 4 credits of SHS 584 Internship during the second fall and spring terms. Enrollment in clinical practicum places significant time demands on students during the workweek. Student clinicians registered for clinical practicum should be prepared to devote approximately 10-20 hours per week to the preparation, implementation, and analysis of clinical experiences. All students enrolled in clinical practicum are expected to abide by the ASHA Code of Ethics. Violations of the Code of Ethics may result in permanent dismissal from practicum placement opportunities, and may additionally subject the student to dismissal from the academic degree program. Additionally, strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines is also essential to protect the confidentiality of patients served in our campus clinics and in off-campus internship facilities. It is important to understand that the welfare of the patient is just as important as the training needs of the student. Participation in clinic should be seen as a privilege rather than a right. Clinical practicum students are expected to maintain professional attire and demeanor. Unprofessional conduct, or any conduct that compromises the quality of services to clients, may result in dismissal from clinical practicum placements and from the academic degree program. Furthermore, students must abide by ASU’s academic integrity policy and student code of conduct. Clinical Training Requirements Our clinical training program is structured around the concept of core requirements and clinical emphases. All students will complete a set of required practicum. The varying clinical emphases allow students to gain a more intensive experience in areas of interest (e.g., pediatric, adult, bilingual). Typically, students select a desired clinical emphasis prior to their first term of enrollment. The goal of clinical training during the first three semesters is to gain experiences and competencies in speech-language intervention across the age span and with a range of communicative disorders. These prepare students for off-campus internships during the final two semesters. During the first year, all students enrolled in the full-time master’s SLP program will complete a one-semester clinical rotation in a pediatric clinic and a one-semester clinical rotation in the on-campus clinic (in Coor Hall). Third semester rotations will be completed in school based locations, the on-campus and/or the Pediatric Communication Clinics, depending upon student interests and emphasis track. Requests for a particular placement will be considered and honored based on placement availability and the student’s clinical training requirements. During the second year in the graduate program, all students will complete two full semesters in off- campus clinical internship placements. An internship in a public school setting is required for all students. The second internship placement is selected based on the student’s clinical training interests and clinical training needs. A summary of required practicum across the five semesters is presented below. M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 14 needed by a formal one. If a student has a concern about the program meeting the standards of the Council of Academic Accreditation, they should contact the CAA office to obtain a copy of their complaint procedures, or refer to the Procedures for Complaints against Graduate Education Programs on ASHA’s web site at. Student Complaint Procedures A student should first address grievances with their specific faculty. If the issue is not resolved they should address them with the Academic Success Coordinator. The Academic Success Coordinator will assist the student in determining an appropriate course of action. If the student has a complaint against the Academic Success Coordinator the student should take the complaint to the MS Program Coordinator or the Academic Program Lead for Speech and Hearing Science, each of whom in consultation with the other or independently will try to resolve the issue. If the situation is not resolved in a satisfactory manner, the student can address their complaint to Graduate Education and/or to the university appointed Ombudspersons (impartial fact-finders and problem-solvers) for Academic and Student Affairs regardless of college or campus the student is at. The Ombudspersons have no power to reverse or change decisions but have conciliation skills that may help expedite the process. More information on the Ombudspersons and the Ombudspersons Committee can be found here. Complaints about the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology also may be addressed in writing to: Chair, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850 The information regarding how complaints are reported and handled can be found here. Summary of Requirements and Graduation Check-Out General Requirements 1. Pass the Praxis examination in Speech-Language Pathology. 2. Complete 375 clock hours of supervised clinical practice and 25 clock hours of observation of clinical services. 3. 14 semester credits of practicum coursework (sections of SHS 580 and SHS 584) 4. 38 semester credits of academic coursework. Academic courses counted toward degree credit hour requirements must be completed in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science (although up to 6 credits may be transferred from another institution if it meets the requirements as outlined on page 5 of this handbook). Thesis Option 1. 38 semester hours of required academic coursework in speech-language pathology, including: a. 4 semester hours of thesis registration (SHS 599), and b. 2 semester hours of electives in speech-language pathology 2. Successful completion and successful defense of the thesis. Non-thesis Option 1. 38 semester hours of required academic coursework in speech-language pathology, including 6 semester hours of electives in speech-language pathology. 2. Passing score on the Departmental Comprehensive Examination. M.S. IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS REVISED JUNE 2018 15 Graduation Check-Out Procedures: Department Level This summary of check-out procedures applies only at the Department level. Please consult Graduate Education guidelines for additional procedures applied at the University level. 1. Submit official Praxis scores to the Department office. 2. If in the thesis option, submit Graduate Education Form regarding report of the thesis defense, with all committee signatures, to the Department office. 3. Submit to the Department office the summary of clinical clock hours signed by the Director of the Speech and Language Clinic and the ASHA verification form signed by the Department Chair. 4. When the Department Chair has verified that all Department requirements have been met, she or he will sign necessary graduation forms and submit them to the Office of Graduate Education. Faculty and Staff The following list is for Faculty and Staff directly associated with the M.S in Communication Disorders Program. Please note that there are many other faculty and research associates in the College of Health Solutions and the AuD program that are also involved in aspects of the program. Academic Faculty Clinical Faculty Tamiko Azuma Catherine K. Bacon Visar Berisha Jean C. Brown Braden, B. Blair Wendy Call Ayoub Daliri Wendy Darling Karen Gallagher Maria V. Dixon Shelley Gray. Dawn Cosgrove Greer David Ingram Kelly Ingram Julie M. Liss Vikki Latour Beate Peter Kate Helms Tillery Corianne Rogalsky MariaRita Schatzki M. Adelaida Restrepo Juliet Weinhold. Nancy Scherer Erica Williams