CSD Group Advising for summer/fall 2015

CSD Mission StatementCSD Mission Statement

• The fundamental role of WCU is to develop a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members learn and apply the products of learning. The mission of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to engage jointly in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to address communication and its disorders, exercise informed judgments, and accept challenges calling for innovative clinical responses. In the execution of this mission, we are committed to honoring the individual differences and needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and growing in awareness, knowledge, and experience to meet the challenges provided by ethical practices, changing populations, and scope of practice demands.

WebsiteWebsite• Strategic Plan• http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-

colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/about-the-csd-department/csd-strategic-plan.asp

• Technical Standards• http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-

colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-technical-standards.asp

Equitable Treatment for Students and all Equitable Treatment for Students and all CSD StakeholdersCSD Stakeholders

Western Carolina University Community Creed· I will practice personal and academic INTEGRITY· I will RESPECT the dignity and rights of all persons· I will demonstrate concern for others and live up to my

community RESPONSIBILITIES· I will ENGAGE myself in the arts, culture, and intellectual life of

the University· I will celebrate and take PRIDE in Western Carolina University

The Code of Student Conduct (Code) is a practical document that embodies the core values identified in the Western Carolina University Community Creed. The fundamental mission of the University is to foster a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members may learn and apply knowledge. To ensure access to all of the University programs, facilities and opportunities, all members of the University community share the responsibility to comply with University policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and students also have a special obligation to uphold this Code.

Summer Courses 2015• Speech/language development (CSD 301)• A/P of speech and hearing mechanism (CSD 380)• Acoustics (CSD 372) • Aural rehabilitation (CSD 472) • CSD 372/472 – June 1st – July 1st

• CSD 301/380 – June 1st – August 3rd

Undergraduate Students• Freshman/Sophomore• CSD 270 Introduction to CSD• SPED 240 The Exceptional Child• Complete liberal studies courses• RPC/minor course• Electives*Speech/language development (CSD 301), A/P of speech and

hearing (CSD 380), acoustics (CSD 372) & aural rehabilitation (CSD 472) will be offered summer 2015 online

CSD 372/472 – June 1st – July 1st

CSD 301/380 – June 1st – August 3rd

Undergraduate Students• Junior• CSD 270 Introduction to CSD• SPED 240 The Exceptional Child• CSD 301 Speech/Language Development• CSD 370 Phonetics• RPC/Minor • Electives

Undergraduate Students

• Senior• CSD 450 Introduction to Audiology• CSD 470 Speech Language Disorders – Adults• Liberal Studies• RPC/Minor• Elective• *5 CSD courses will be required in spring so make sure

you leave enough room in your schedule

Observation Hours• Prior to graduating it is recommended you get a minimum of

25 clinic observation hours• These can be obtained anywhere (The Clinical Process will give

some guided observation hours) and can be counted for ASHA as long as there is an ASHA certified SLP/A

• Masterclinician.org• Make sure you keep a log of these hours (log form in located in

boxes in student room)• Get a variety of observations

ASHA requirementsASHA requires that you have:

Biological SciencePhysical ScienceStatisticsSocial Science

If you are not sure you meet these requirements see your advisor ASAP

Cullowhee Conference• March 26/27 – HHS 204• March 26 – 1:00 -5:00• March 27 – 8:00 – 5:00• Students are required to attend (UG – see instructors for

requirements)

Graduate Students

CSD Mission StatementCSD Mission Statement

• The fundamental role of WCU is to develop a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members learn and apply the products of learning. The mission of the faculty, staff, and students of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is to engage jointly in the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions to address communication and its disorders, exercise informed judgments, and accept challenges calling for innovative clinical responses. In the execution of this mission, we are committed to honoring the individual differences and needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations and growing in awareness, knowledge, and experience to meet the challenges provided by ethical practices, changing populations, and scope of practice demands.

WebsiteWebsite• Strategic Plan• http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-

colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/about-the-csd-department/csd-strategic-plan.asp

• Technical Standards• http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-

colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-technical-standards.asp

Website• Handbook• http://www.wcu.edu/academics/departments-schools-

colleges/HHS/hhs-schools-depts/csd/csd-program-handbook.asp

Equitable Treatment for Students and all Equitable Treatment for Students and all CSD StakeholdersCSD Stakeholders

Western Carolina University Community Creed· I will practice personal and academic INTEGRITY· I will RESPECT the dignity and rights of all persons· I will demonstrate concern for others and live up to my

community RESPONSIBILITIES· I will ENGAGE myself in the arts, culture, and intellectual life of

the University· I will celebrate and take PRIDE in Western Carolina University

The Code of Student Conduct (Code) is a practical document that embodies the core values identified in the Western Carolina University Community Creed. The fundamental mission of the University is to foster a community of scholarship in which students, faculty members, administrators, and staff members may learn and apply knowledge. To ensure access to all of the University programs, facilities and opportunities, all members of the University community share the responsibility to comply with University policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and students also have a special obligation to uphold this Code.

Graduate Student Learning OutcomesGraduate Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to prevent and diagnosis disorders of speech and language across the lifespan.

• Students will demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to treat disorders of speech and language across the lifespan.

• Students will demonstrate informed clinical judgments through innovative evidence based practices that honor and respect cultural and individual diversity.

• Students will commit to pre-professional growth by demonstrating the implementation of ethical and informed practices that respond to changing populations and scope of practice demands.

Cullowhee Conference• March 26/27 – HHS 204• March 26 – 1:00 -5:00• March 27 – 8:00 – 5:00• Students are required to attend (UG – see instructors for

requirements)

Graduate students SUMMER• CSD 683 – any section• CSD 594 – Cognitive

Graduate Students• CSD 640 Voice Disorders• CSD 648 Language Disorders School Age• CSD 678 AAC• CSD 683 Clinical Practicum• *If you are graduating in December – Masters project – CSD

681 required

Graduate Students• Leveling Students• CSD 670 Fluency• CSD 672 Language Disorders – Adults• CSD 640 Voice Disorders• CSD 648 Language Disorders – School Age• CSD 683 Clinical Practicum

Information You Need• Clinic placements will be given out by late-April for

summer – fall will be given out by the end of summer session• Most everyone will have a school placement in the fall to

coincide with the school age language class• You need to focus on getting clinic hours this summer

(adult hours for most) – make sure that you are available to the site• Continue to check your catamount email throughout the

summer in case we need to get in touch with you (class time change or room assignment)

Licensure and CertificationFor application for NC licensure

http://www.ncboeslpa.orgFor ASHA certification

http://www.asha.org/Certification/SLPCertification.htm

Please see your advisor with questionsRemember you must take and pass the praxis before

graduation (report scores to WCU)We must have copies of praxis scores in your file before

graduation

Remediation of “C” grades• 1st C – required to take a comp in that subject

the following semester• 2nd C – automatic reduction in load by 3 hours

the following semester (excluding summer) and take a comp in that/those subject(s) the following semester• 3rd C – set out one semester (excluding summer),

reapply to program, take comp in that subject the following semester

Remediation of “C” • C in clinic – assigned to SHC following semester and will

complete a clinical comp in area of weakness the following semester• All comps will be scheduled to be completed by the 11th

week of the semester• If you fail the comp you will be required to take the

course the next time it is offered – even if you have graduated – your forms will not be signed (for ASHA, state license) until course is retaken and passed

Scholarship Opportunities• Yvonne Saddler Nielsen Scholarship• Cheshire Center Scholarship• Program of Excellence Scholarship

Graduate Assistantships for 15/16• If you are interested in an assistantship for next year, you

must submit a letter of intent and resume (including courses for grades last semester) by Tuesday, March 17th – 5:00pm

• Please remember your time will be limited next year as you will have heavier clinic placements (MWF – clinic) for your 2nd year of graduate school• In your letter you should address when you would be available to

complete GA hours if your placement is 3x/week