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For the MA students in speech-language pathology, there are provisions for a non-thesis and a thesis option. The thesis option, in addition to offering students a general foundation and clinical practice, provides preparation for more in-depth study at the doctoral level. Students considering doctoral study are strongly encouraged to choose the thesis option. Audiology students satisfy research requirements during their second and third years of study.

天堂鸟先生 into the SLP MA and AuD program is for the fall semester.

The SLP MA program only accepts full-time students (beginning fall semester) and takes two full years or six semesters to complete. This timeline may be lengthened by a variety of conditions including taking additional course work to create areas of specialization or to obtain other certificates (such as Gerontology, Health Policy Administration, or Teaching English as a Second Language), conducting an extended thesis, or requiring additional time to complete clinical hours or externships.

The AuD program only accepts full-time students beginning fall semester. The program takes four full years or 11 semesters to complete. This includes three years of core coursework coordinated with comprehensive clinical experiences, elective options, practicum coursework, and a research project followed by a 3-semester full-time externship.

Upon admission and acceptance to a program, students are assigned an academic advisor in their major area of study. The advisor meets with each student during orientation (which takes place the week before classes begin fall semester), during subsequent pre-registration periods, and additionally as necessary. The advisor counsels students regarding the program of study, understanding the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS), course registration, and monitoring progress in the program. Students are required to develop a tentative plan of study at the outset of the program in consultation with their advisor. Areas of special interest within the discipline of HSLS and in related areas should be explored, as should the thesis option for MA students and certification programs, such as teacher licensure. This planning will ensure a sound basis for pursuing career goals. The advisor completes the graduation clearance for each graduate advisee.

A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is the minimal level of performance for all graduate students. In order to satisfy degree requirements, students must maintain a 3.0 for their overall GPA, including HSLS didactic (non-practicum) course work and graded clinical practicum. No course receiving a grade of less than C (2.0) can count toward the degree requirements, including electives. Students receiving a grade below C (2.0) must re-take the course if it is a required course for the degree without receiving additional credit. If the course is not required, a different course may be taken to replace it or the course may be retaken without receiving additional credit. In either case, the original grade will be averaged into the GPA.

At the close of each term, the Coordinator of the Professional Program examines each student鈥檚 GPA. An overall GPA below 3.0 automatically places the student on academic probation. Each student is required to read and sign the HSLS probationary policy located in Appendix B indicating that it has been read and understood. Each student will sign the probation policy during orientation. This is to happen during the academic portion of orientation.

All HSLS didactic coursework must be taken for a letter grade. Externships, thesis hours, and some practicum coursework are taken on a credit/no credit basis. Outside electives must be taken for a letter grade to count towards the degree. All outside electives must be approved by an HSLS academic advisor.

Electives that only have an option for a Pass/Fail grade require the pre-approval from the student鈥檚 academic advisor. If the advisor is unsure about approving the elective, or when a disagreement exists between student and advisor, the Coordinator of Professional Programs will make the final decision.

Courses satisfying graduate requirements must be numbered 5000 or above. Only three 5000 level HSLS courses can count towards the degree requirements. There is no limit to the number of outside electives that are permitted to be taken at the 5000 level.

A maximum of 8 semester hours of graduate credit with a grade of A or B may be accepted by transfer. This coursework must be: (1) from an CAA-accredited institution that offers a graduate degree; (2) approved by the Coordinator of Professional Programs, and (3) taken within five years of beginning the program. Credit for courses taken by correspondence is not accepted toward the degree; however, online courses from accredited universities will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine if the coursework is equivalent. A required course may only be waived if a student has taken that course at 天堂鸟先生 or an equivalent course from another institution. However, if such a waived course was not for graduate credit, the course must be replaced with an elective to meet the graduate hour requirement. Please note that the review process often requires review of the course syllabus from the transfer course and that students are expected to be able to produce specific information about course textbooks, requirements, and objectives. The request for transfer credit form can be obtained in the HSLS Office, Grover Center W218.

SLP MA and AuD candidates must provide documentation prior to graduation and AuD candidates prior to starting the final externship of taking the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology (PRAXIS), which are administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. The examination is required by ASHA for clinical certification in SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology and is required in states which have provisions for the licensing of speech-language pathologists or audiologists. It may also be required for other certifying bodies relevant to the fields.

Documentation of taking the PRAXIS means that the student has sent an official score report to HSLS and the score has been received by HSLS. Failure to submit an official score report to HSLS will result in denial of graduation which could delay student鈥檚 graduation by a semester or more.

As of June 2021, which states:

1. SLP is now 162 (100-200) scale
2. AuD is now 162 (100-200) scale
3. Acceptable PRAXIS scores in Ohio and other states are on the .

MA students should take the PRAXIS exam during their second year of study during the second half of the fall semester, during winter break, or early spring semester. AuD candidates are required to take the PRAXIS prior to starting the final externship. The recommended timeline is fall semester of Year 3. AuD students who have not taken the PRAXIS prior to the final externship will not be eligible to begin the final externship. It is the responsibility of each student to apply to take the exam. Test sites and dates of examination may vary and students are responsible for obtaining this information independently. Exams are offered frequently each year with several offerings on the Athens campus. Scores must be sent to HSLS. Students must also have their scores sent to ASHA in order to satisfy certification requirements if applying to ASHA for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. More .

The certificate in speech-language pathology or audiology is awarded by ASHA鈥檚 Clinical Certification Board to applicants who:

1. Hold a graduate degree in SLP, AuD, or PhD in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences.
2. Have satisfied both academic and clinical requirements for the certificate.
3. Have successfully completed a clinical fellowship in SLP or the equivalency of a 12-month full-time supervised clinical experience for audiology under a supervisor who holds ASHA certification, has completed 2 hours of professional development in clinical instruction/education/supervision after earning certification, and has at least 9 months of full-time clinical experience post certification and;
4. Have passed the national examination in the area in which certification is sought.

ASHA sets forth the standards for meeting certification requirements. Information on obtaining this certificate will be discussed in practicum throughout the program. Additional information about all .

Unlike ASHA membership and certification, which serve the professional organization, licensure is a requirement of the law created by the State of Ohio to protect the consumer. Students should become familiar with the revised code, which defines the practice of SLP/AuD and states that the student must be licensed by the licensure board. Students are required by law to read and understand the code. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to verify other state licensure requirements and ensure these requirements are met during the MA or AuD program. For more information about Ohio state licensure visit . For more information on licensure requirements in other states students may refer to: .