Graduate Handbook Speech-language Pathology
GRADUATE HANDBOOKSPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY2021-2022Version Date: September 20211
Table of ContentsWELCOME TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGYPROGRAM. 5FACULTY . 5Speech-Language Pathology Faculty . 6Faculty .6Area of Specialty .6Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Faculty . 6Faculty .6Area of Specialty .6Speech-Language Pathology VA Medical Center – Mountain Home Faculty . 7Faculty .7Area of Specialty .7Audiology Faculty. 7Faculty .7Area of Specialty .7Audiology Clinical Faculty. 8Faculty .8Area of Specialty .8Audiology VA Medical Center – Mountain Home Faculty . 8Faculty .8Area of Specialty .8ADVISEMENT . 9Enrollment Procedures . 9Credit Hours of Enrollment . 11Retention and Graduation Requirements . 11Mid-Program Evaluation for Students. 13ACADEMIC OPTIONS.13IRB TRAINING .14HIPAA TRAINING .14HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING .14CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE .14Thesis Option for the Master’s Degree . 14Departmental Criteria . 14Prospectus Preparation . 15Prospectus Meeting . 15Individual Thesis Timelines . 16Timeline for Thesis, Spring Graduation . 16Thesis Progression and Completion .16Non-Thesis Option for the Master’s Degree: Comprehensive Examination . 18Eligibility . 18Comprehensive Examination Grading . 18Oral Examination . 20Timeline for Comprehensive Examination, Spring Graduation 2022. 21Version Date: September 20212
Non-Thesis Progression and Completion .21PRAXIS EXAMINATION .22PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS .22EXPECTATIONS AND ACTION ITEMS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC .23UNIVERSITY FACILITIES .27Use of Departmental Computers . 27GRADUATE HOODING CONVOCATION/UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT .27ASHA EMPLOYER AND ALUMNI SURVEY .28STUDENT GRIEVANCES .28ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND MISCONDUCT .29CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE: SLP .29ASHA CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS .29ASHA CODE OF ETHICS .30GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS, TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS, GRADUATE TRAINEESHIPS,TENNESSEE DEPPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRANT .30Graduate Assistantships . 30Tuition Scholarships . 31SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY .31COURSE REQUIREMENTS/WORKSHEET FOR ACADEMIC & CLINICAL PLANNING .32COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SLP .32PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION TO MASTER’S CANDIDACY AT ETSU .33APPLICATION FOR THESIS .34STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATE OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE .352021 Standards and Implementation Procedures for the Certificate of ClinicalCompetence in Speech-Language Pathology .35Introduction . 35Standard I: Degree . 36Standard II: Education Program . 36Standard III: Program of Study . 36Standard IV: Knowledge Outcomes . 36Standard IV-A. 36Standard IV-B . 37Standard IV-C . 37Standard IV-D. 38Standard IV-E . 38Standard IV-F . 38Standard IV-G. 38Standard IV-H. 38Standard V: Skills Outcomes. 39Standard V-A . 39Version Date: September 20213
Standard V-B. 39Standard V-C. 41Standard V-D . 42Standard V-E . 42Standard V-F . 42Standard VI: Assessment . 43Standard VII: Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship . 43Standard VII-A: Clinical Fellowship Experience . 43Standard VII-B: Clinical Fellowship Mentorship . 44Standard VII-C: Clinical Fellowship Outcomes . 45Standard VIII: Maintenance of Certification . 45REQUIREMENTS FOR STATE LICENSURE .47REQUIREMENTS FOR TENNESSEE LICENSURE .47REQUIREMENTS FOR TEACHER LICENSURE .48What to do .48When to do it .48CODE OF ETHICS .50Preamble . 50Terminology . 51Principle of Ethics I . 53Rules of Ethics . 53Principle of Ethics II . 55Rules of Ethics . 55Principle of Ethics III . 56Rules of Ethics . 56Principle of Ethics IV . 57Rules of Ethics . 57Issues in Ethics cs issues index/?utm source asha&utmmedium email&utm campaign seethics071417 .58SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY .60Consent to Drug/Alcohol Testing . 65SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY GRADUATE ADVISING CONTACTS .66STUDENT SIGNATURE PAGE CERTIFYING .67PROPER REVIEW OF GRADUATE HANDBOOK .67Version Date: September 20214
WELCOME TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGYPROGRAMWe want to welcome you to the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program inthe Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP). This handbook willacquaint you with the requirements of the program. It provides an in-depth overview of theprogram, faculty, graduation requirements, advisement, and accreditation and licensingrequirements. We recommend that you consult the handbook for answers to many of yourquestions before contacting a faculty member.The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology offers the Master of Sciencedegree in Speech-Language Pathology and the Doctorate of Audiology. Both programs areaccredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-LanguagePathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The programs aredesigned to meet the requirements for certification including the attainment of the Certificate ofClinical Competence (CCC) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),Tennessee state licensure, and Tennessee public school licensure.The certification requirements for the Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology includesuccessful completion of:(1) A minimum of 36 semester credit hours of academic and clinical coursework at thegraduate level(2) A minimum of 400 clock hours of supervised clinical practice (25 hours in clinicalobservation and 375 in direct client/patient contact) with a minimum of 325 hourscompleted at the graduate level, as specified by ASHA guidelines.(3) Achievement of the Knowledge and Skills outcomes as stipulated on Standard IV-Athrough IV-G and Standard V-A through V-CThese academic and clinical coursework credits and clinical clock hour requirements reflect theminimal standards. Our program is designed to meet or exceed these basic standards. TheStandards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence are contained in Appendix E, the guidelinesfor Tennessee licensure are presented in Appendix F, and requirements for Tennessee publicschool licensure are available in Appendix G.FACULTYThe faculty of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology covers a diverse field of specialtieswithin speech-language pathology and audiology. The faculty is here to share current knowledgeof human communication sciences and disorders. To facilitate this process, it is necessary thatyou actively engage in study and interaction with your advisor as well as the entire graduatefaculty. The faculty and their areas of specialty are provided below.Version Date: September 20215
Speech-Language Pathology FacultyFacultyArea of SpecialtyBess Sirmon-Taylor, Ph.D., CCC-SLPChair, Professor, SLP Program DirectorUniversity of Georgia, 2006Teresa Boggs, Ph.D., CCC-SLP,SLP Clinical Services Director, Professor,East Tennessee State University, 1991Chayadevie Guntupalli, Ph.D., CCC-SLP,Associate Professor,University of Pittsburgh, 2013Brenda Louw, D. Phil,Professor,University of Pretoria, South Africa, 1986A. Lynn Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLP,Professor, Associate Dean CCRHS,Indiana University, 1988Kerry Proctor-Williams, Ph.D., CCC-SLPProfessor EmeritaUniversity of Kansas, 2005Kelly Farquharson, PhD, CCC-SLPAdjunct FacultyUniversity of Nebraska – Lincoln, 2012Maura Jarnagan Bishop, Ed.D, CCC-SLP,Adjunct InstructorCarson-Newman University, 2016Ellen Kelly, Ph.D., CCC-SLPAdjunct Instructor,University of Syracuse, 1989Samantha Wampler, M.S. CCC-SLPAdjunct InstructorEast Tennessee State University, 2003Annika CoultonAdjunct InstructorTBI and Concussion, Languageand Mental Illness, Ethics,Legislation and PolicyAutism Spectrum Disorders,Feeding Disorders, ClinicalSupervision, Parent TrainingVoice Disorders, Speech Science,Clinical SupervisionCleft Palate, Early LanguageIntervention, Multicultural andMultilingual IssuesPhonology and Child LanguageDisorders, IPE, ProfessionalIssues AdvocacyChild Language Developmentand Disorders, InterventionApproaches, IPEPhonologyLanguage and Literacy, Servicesin the SchoolsFluency DisordersSpeech-Language PathologyServices in the SchoolsSpeech-Language Pathology Clinical FacultyFacultyLindsay Greer, M.S. CCC-SLP,Assistant Clinic Director,East Tennessee State University, 2009Version Date: September 2021Area of SpecialtySchool-Age Children, PhonologicalDisorders, Clinical Supervision6
Courtney Andrews, M.A. CCC-SLPLouisiana State University, 2012Adult Neurodegenerative Disorders,Concussion Management, Tele-practiceKristy Eisenzopf, M.Ed., CCC-SLPValdosta State University, 2001Marie Fillers Johnson, M.S. CCC-SLP,East Tennessee State University, 2009Jennifer Quillen, M.S. CCC-SLPEast Tennessee State University, 2003Eva BealAdjunct Clinical SupervisorEast Tennessee State University, 2018Pepper BashamAdjunct Clinical SupervisorRadford University, 1999Pediatric Neurogenic Disorders, ClinicalSupervision, Child/Adult Lang DisordersLanguage Disorders of Children, ClinicalSupervision, Aural RehabilitationPediatric Speech and Language DisordersAdult Communication DisordersPediatric Communication DisordersSpeech-Language Pathology VA Medical Center – Mountain Home FacultyFacultyJody Rice, M.S., CCC-SLPAdjunct Professor,East Tennessee State University, 2001P.J. Henley, M.S., CCC-SLPAdjunct Professor,East Tennessee State University, 2001Kara Burton, M.S., CCC-SLPUniversity of Central Arkansas, 2000Kelli Johnson, M.S., CCC-SLPEast Tennessee State University, 2008Jill Metcalf, M.S., CCC-SLPEast Tennessee State University, 2010Area of SpecialtyAdult Neurogenic Disorders, DysphagiaClinical Supervision, Dysphagia,LaryngectomyClinical Supervision, DysphagiaClinical Supervision, TBIClinical Supervision, Dysphagia, CognitiveCommunication DisordersNeurogenic Communication DisordersAudiology FacultyFacultySaravanan Elangovan, Ph.D.Professor; Director of AudiologyEast Carolina University, 2005Version Date: September 2021Area of SpecialtyElectrophysiology, Speech Perception,Cochlear Implants7
Marc A. Fagelson, Ph.D.Professor; Assistant ChairUniversity of Texas at Austin, 1995Marcy Lau, Au.D, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorTexas Tech University, 2012, 2018Jacek Smurzynski, Ph.D.Professor; Program CoordinatorWroclaw Univ of Technology, Poland, 1987Diagnostics, Psychoacoustics, TinnitusPediatrics, Listening EffortsAuditory Perception, Otoacoustic EmissionsAudiology Clinical FacultyFacultyShannon Bramlette, Au.D.Salus University, 2008Area of SpecialtyClinical Supervision, Pediatrics, CochlearImplants, Community AudiologyAudiology VA Medical Center – Mountain Home FacultyFacultyArea of SpecialtyVestibular Assessment and RehabilitationFaith Akin, Ph.D.ProfessorVanderbilt University, 1997Courtney Hall, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorUniversity of Texas at Austin, 2000Earl Johnson, Ph.D., Au.D.Assistant ProfessorVanderbilt University, 2007University of Florida, 2009Owen Murnane, Ph.D.ProfessorSyracuse University, 1995Kim Schairer, Ph.D.Associate Professor,University of Memphis, 2000Nicholas Giuliani, Au.D., Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Iowa, 2014, 2017Sharon Rutledge, Au.D.Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida, 2001Version Date: September 2021Vestibular RehabilitationAdult AmplificationHuman Vestibular and AuditoryElectrophysiologyOtoacoustic Emissions, Middle EarMeasurements, PsychoacousticsAudiologic Rehabilitation, Amplification,Listening EffortImplantable Hearing Devices, AudiologicRehabilitation8
ADVISEMENTIt is the student’s responsibility to independently review the Admission, Advisement andRegistration, Academic, and Degree and Graduation Requirements that are printed annually inthe Graduate Catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill these requirements and theaccompanying administrative tasks for successful matriculation.You will need an e-mail address to communicate with faculty and supervisors and to receiveinformation on departmental events. The department will communicate with you ONLY usingyour ETSU email account. It is your responsibility to check this account regularly fordepartmental information.Faculty contact information for general areas of advisement can be found in Appendix J. Uponadmission, you will be assigned to a faculty advisor; this may change at some point during yourprogram.Your academic and clinical file is housed in the department office. That file contains: (1)application materials; (2) copies of your clinical grade sheets and a record of your clinical clockhours; and (3) all other graduate related forms, including application, candidacy, advisorycommittee forms, etc. Your file is strictly confidential; only you and the faculty/staff of ASLPhave access to it. You may review it at any time in the office of the departmental ExecutiveAide; however, none of its contents may be removed.You will select a graduate advisory committee with the assistance of the Graduate Coordinator.This can be completed after at least 9-12 hours of graduate study and must be submitted by theend of the second Fall semester. For the thesis option, the advisory committee will be your thesiscommittee who will assist you in your thesis prospectus and defense. For the non-thesis option,the advisory committee will assist you in your comprehensive examination preparation and asexaminers. The three- to four-person committee must consist of at least one Ph.D. level facultymember, who will then serve as your chair. Any changes in the above require permission withthe accompanying paperwork through the School of Graduate Studies.Enrollment ProceduresEnrollment can be completed during the pre-enrollment period during the preceding semester orduring the week before classes begin. The Graduate Coordinator will review your admissionforms so that you know which requirements you have met and which you have yet to meet inorder to obtain a degree from ETSU, ASHA certification, and teacher licensure. With thisinformation, you and the Graduate Coordinator will then review the general Program of Study.College of Graduate and Continuing Studies Masters Degree RequirementsSee the full atoid 37&navoid 1617#Master s Degree RequirementsVersion Date: September 20219
Highlights Specific course and degree requirements for areas of graduate study (i.e., MS in SpeechLanguage Pathology Program) leading to a master’s degree must be met. Seehttps://catalog.etsu.edu/preview program.php?catoid 37&poid 12573&returnto 1623 Transfer of Credit: No more than 9 semester hours of graduate level courses with gradesof “B” or higher may be petitioned for transfer of credit to the SLP program Master’s degree programs are offered through two (2) options, both of which areavailable in the SLP Program:o Thesis Option. Minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate coursework (including atleast three (3) hours of credit for the thesis).o Non-thesis Option. Minimum of 33 credit hours of graduate coursework includinga research requirement to be satisfied by one (1) or more courses which introducethe student to the tools and methods of research (i.e., CDIS 5400 - ResearchMethods in Communicative Disorders) and scholarly activities and a writingrequirement on a topic in the student’s major field which conforms to the styleand standards of the discipline (i.e., assigned papers; Written ComprehensiveExam). Culminating Experience. All master’s degree programs should involve a culminatingexperience that includes an integrating activity and a comprehensive evaluation of thestudent’s performance:o The integrating activity is intended to help students synthesize knowledge andskills acquired throughout the degree curriculum. The form of this activity mayvary according to the particular discipline and may or may not involve academiccredit. We provide this through Clinical practicum courses.o A comprehensive evaluation of the student’s performance should include awritten or oral examination or evaluation to determine whether the student hasachieved mastery of the student’s discipline. We offer this through the Thesis inthe form of a defense, or through the Non-thesis/Comprehensive Examinationoptions.o Assessment of a student’s performance shall be made by a committee establishedfor that purpose consisting of a minimum of three (3) ETSU graduate facultymembers. The Appointment of Advisory Committee Form must be submitted: Thesis Option: During the semester before first enrollment in in CDIS5960 – Thesis. Non-thesis Option: During the second Fall semestero Upon successful completion of the Culminating Experience, the GraduateCoordinator or Chair of the Advisory Committee will submit the Results ofExamination, Report, Culm
Speech-Language Pathology Services in the Schools Annika Coulton Adjunct Instructor Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Faculty Faculty Area of Specialty Lindsay Greer, M.S. CCC-SLP, Assistant Clinic Director, East Tennessee State University, 2009 School-Age Children, Phonological
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