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DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY |
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GRADUATE PROGRAM
IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
ADVISEMENT: Upon
notification of acceptance to the graduate program and prior to initial
registration, each student must consult with Sharon Ross, Graduate Program
Coordinator and Graduate Advisor. An
educational program will be planned to enable the student to complete
requirements for graduation, training program requirements for ASHA
Certification, Arkansas State Licensure and Arkansas Teacher Licensure
requirements (if desired). University policy is that students have sole
responsibility for being familiar with and complying with graduation
requirements. We will do everything we
can, through individual and group, academic and clinical advising,
to be sure you have the information you need.
During the initial advising meeting, a review of undergraduate
courses will be completed. Progress
towards meeting ASHA certification requirements will be documented on the
Academic Coursework Summary Form. This form is maintained in the student
advising file and is updated each semester.
The graduate advisor will also review degree requirements and assist the
student in compiling a schedule of courses to be taken during their first
semester of graduate studies.
An additional advising meeting is scheduled during the first
semester of the student’s graduate studies.
A preliminary plan of study is developed for each student. This plan is maintained in the student’s
advising file and a copy is given to the student.
During subsequent semesters, the graduate advisor will inform
students of their progress towards meeting degree requirements and assist
students with the registration process.
COMPLAINTS PROCESS: Students may file complaints
according to the policies and procedures outlined in the UCA Student Handbook. These include policies for academic
complaints, sexual harassment, and standards of student conduct. Processes for complaints/appeals vary
depending upon the category. All 1st
semester graduate students will be given a UCA Student Handbook. Students may consult with the department
chair regarding appropriate procedures as outlined in the UCA Student Handbook.
The Master of Science degree program in speech-language
pathology at the
RETENTION: Once
admitted, a student’s progress in the Speech-Language Pathology program is
reviewed routinely. To remain in good
standing the student must:
A. Maintain a minimum overall grade point
average of 3.0
A student whose cumulative grade-point
average is less than 3.0 is on academic probation and will not be permitted to
enroll in graduate clinical hours until a 3.0 is achieved. In the next semester in attendance, the
student should achieve a cumulative 3.0 or the student is ineligible to
continue graduate studies at UCA.
B. Observe the fundamental rules of ethical conduct as described in the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
1. Oral communication abilities adequate to function as a speech-language
pathologist. The program adheres to ASHA's position statement, "Students
and Professionals Who Speak English with Accents and Nonstandard Dialects."
2. Auditory ability adequate for assessing speech-language problems and
providing treatment
3. Interpersonal behaviors that reflect professional standards. Assessment of
non-academic requirements involves the professional judgments of faculty and
administrators. It is crucial that client and patient rights to appropriate
speech and language services be protected. It is the University's responsibility
to protect both students and the clients they serve. The UCA Speech-Language
Pathology faculty deals with these issues through regular reviews of student
progress during faculty meetings. Potential problems are raised as soon as
possible with the student, remediation procedures are suggested, and the student
is given time to respond. On rare occasions, it is necessary to counsel students
out of the program for non-academic reasons. Before arriving at such a decision,
there is extensive discussion, clear feedback to the student regarding the
problems, and agreement among faculty as to the course of action. The intention
of this policy is to give students a fair opportunity to succeed.
PETITION FOR DEGREE CANDIDACY AND PROGRAM OF STUDY:
A graduate student must petition for candidacy to the
selected master’s or specialist’s degree program. This includes a program of study, which is a
plan of coursework for the entire graduate career. This plan is compiled with and
approved by the student’s academic advisor and the departmental chair. The student may apply for degree candidacy at
the end of the semester in which the total number of graduate hours
accumulated reaches nine or more. Normally
application must be made no later than the end of the semester in
which the accumulated total of graduate hours reaches eighteen. Petition for
degree candidacy cannot be filed until the student has removed any conditions
assigned at the time of admission to graduate study. Failure to apply at the
proper time may result in a delay in the conferral of the degree.
The graduate advisor will assist students with the
completion of the Petition for Degree Candidacy form. This usually occurs during the 2nd semester
of graduate study. Click
here for the Petition of Candidacy Form.
GRADUATION: All
candidates are required to make formal application for the graduate degree and
graduation by the dates specified in the University Calendar. These selected dates are approximately
September 15 for December graduation, February 3 for May graduation, and the
first Friday of the Summer I session for August graduation. STUDENTS NOT MEETING THIS DEADLINE WILL HAVE
THEIR GRADUATION DELAYED BY ONE SEMESTER.
The graduate advisor in speech-language pathology will
assist students with the completion of the graduate application by providing
the application materials and information needed to complete the forms and
process.
Click here for Application for Graduation. Additional forms must be
secured from the UCA Graduate Office.
Information about graduate program policies, procedures,
academic offerings, and general requirements for graduate studies can be
obtained from the graduate school located on the 3rd floor of Torreyson Library, in the Graduate
Bulletin, or on the Graduate
Studies web page.
Students should become familiar with provisions of FERPA. Click here for a description of students rights under this act.
All students who have created a class schedule through the
university are officially enrolled in the university. Once that schedule
is
created the student must process an official withdrawal through the Office of
the Registrar (undergraduate level) or through the
Office of Graduate Studies (graduate level) if they will not be attending. Students who do not withdraw in accordance with
Board Policy 612 will be required to pay fees based on the class schedule they prepared.
Board Policy 612
Fall/Spring - Withdrawal Policy for Reduction of Charges
Day 1 through 5 (100% Reduction of Charges)
Day 6 through 15 (75% Reduction of Charges)
After day 15 the charges must be paid in full.
10 Week Summer, Intercession, and Summer Terms - Withdrawal Policy for
Reduction of Charges
Day 1 (100 % Reduction of Charges)
Day 2 through 5 (75% Reduction of Charges)