Department Of Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Student Handbook .
Department of Speech-Language PathologyGraduate Student HandbookAcademic Year 2022-2023Please Note:All students in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology are subject to the policies/procedures set forth inthis handbook. If the handbook is revised, students are subject to the updated handbook policies/procedures. Ifany information in this handbook is inconsistent with College policy, the policy of the College prevails. New YorkMedical College reserves the right to change policies and procedures at any time and without prior notice. Errorsand omissions in published documents (written or electronic) may be corrected at any time. This handbook isprovided for informational purposes only and is not a contract.Students are required to sign a document attesting to having received and read the Graduate Student Handbook.Handbook Update September 2022-1-
Table of ContentsDepartment Faculty and Staff . 5-11Section 1 .12-35Overview of the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology . 12School of Health Sciences and Practice Mission Statement . 12Department of Speech-Language Pathology Mission Statement . 13Department of Speech-Language Pathology Strategic Plan – Jan. 2022 – Dec. 2027 . 13Graduate Program Overview . 17Accreditation Status . 17Academic Program . 18Curriculum. 19Course Descriptions . 20Clinical Program . 25Academic Calendar . 25Advising . 25Comprehensive Exam . 26Program Electives . 26Essential Functions. 26Certification and Licensure . 27ASHA Certification. 27Licensure . 27Teaching Certification . 27Fingerprinting. 28Application Process and Requirements . 28Application Information . 28Application Process . 29Application Review . 29Degree and Transcripts . 29Prerequisite Courses . 30Tests . 31Personal Statement . 31Letters of Recommendation . 31Essential Functions . 32Essential Function Domain 1 - Communication . 33Essential Function Domain 2 - Motor . 33Essential Function Domain 3 – Intellectual/Cognitive . 33Essential Function Domain 4 – Sensory/Observational . 34Essential Function Domain 5 – Behavioral/Social . 34Student Financial Planning . 35Section 2: College, School and Program Policies .36-49-2-
College Policies and Procedures . 36Privacy Rights of Students/Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) . 36New York Medical College Record Retention Policy . 43Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. 43New York Medical College Policy on Students with Disabilities . 43Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy . 44Sexual and Gender Based Misconduct. 45Hate/Biased-Related Crime Prevention Statement . 45Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct and Policy for Alcohol andDrug Use Amnesty in Sexual Violence Cases . 45Policy on Victim and Survivors Student Bill of Rights, Reporting and IndividualRights and Resources Available Regarding Alleged Sexual Violence Incidents . 45New York Medical College Student Code of Academic Integrity and Professionalism. 47Policy of Professional Conduct in the Student-Student and Teacher-Student Relationship . 47Drug-Free Policy Statement . 48Smoke Free Policy Statement . 48Policy for On Campus Sponsored Events Where Alcohol is to be Served . 48Network Security . 48Name Change Policy . 48Policy on Filming, Videotaping, Photography, and Visual or Audio Recording . 48Policy of Fund Raising by Students or Registered Student Organization . 49Policy on Campus Parking . 49School of Health Sciences and Practice Academic Policies and Procedures .49-51Academic Regulations . 49Student Grievance Procedure . 50Complaints Related to Accreditation Standards . 51Speech-Language Pathology Department Academic Policies and Procedures .51-65Guiding Principles of the Program . 51Learning Outcomes . 51Enrollment Requirements . 54Academic Prerequisites . 54Graduate Curriculum . 55Overseas Elective . 55Research Experience . 55Comprehensive Examination . 55Student Portfolio. 55Academic Standing. 56Academic and Clinical Advising . 58Academic and Clinical Remediation . 61Student Support Committee . 62Extended Program . 63Essential Function in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology .66-68Essential Functions - Overview . 66Essential Function Domain 1 - Communication . 66-3-
Essential Function Domain 2 - Motor . 67Essential Function Domain 3 – Intellectual/Cognitive . 67Essential Function Domain 4 – Sensory/Observational . 68Essential Function Domain 5 – Behavioral/Social . 68Appendices for Section 2 .69-74Section 3: Professional Conduct . 75NYMC Student Code of Academic Integrity and Professionalism. 75School of Health Sciences and Practice Procedures ofAddressing Violations of the Student Code of Academic Integrity and Professionalism . 75Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics . 76Respect. 76Attitude . 77Attendance. 77Ability to Work Independently & Demonstrate Learning Outcomes Individually . 77Ability to Work with Others . 77Appearance and Dress . 77Citizenship . 78Use of Social Media. 78New York Medical College’s Social Media Policy Statement . 79Appendices for Section 3 . 80Section 4: Student Resources .81-93Student Health Services . 81Academic Support . 83Student Mental Health and Wellness . 84Bursar . 86Registrar . 87Housing and Residential Life . 88Information Technology. 89Library . 90Security and Safety . 91Office of Student Financial Planning . 92Off-campus Resources . 93Student Organizations . 94-4-
Deartment Faculty and StaffKathleen Franklin, PhD, CCC-SLPDepartment Chair and Associate ProfessorChief, Division of Speech and Language Pathology at Boston Children’s HealthPhysiciansClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBA, University of Nebraska, LincolnMS, University of Nebraska, LincolnPhD, University of Nebraska, LincolnKathleen M. Kaiser, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHHAssistant ProfessorDirector of Clinical EducationClinic Director, Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBA, Boston CollegeMS, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityStefanie Blanco, MS, CCC-SLPAssistant ProfessorBA, Rutgers UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeSLP.D., Nova Southeastern UniversityVikas Grover, PhD, CCC-SLPAssociate ProfessorClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansB.Sc., Mangalore University, Karnataka, IndiaM.A., Delhi University, IndiaM.Phil., Delhi University, IndiaM.Phil., The Graduate Center, The City University of New YorkPh.D., The Graduate Center, The City University of New York-5-
Monica A. McHenry, PhD, CCC-SLPProfessorDirector, Voice and Motor Speech LabBS, Bloomsburg State CollegeMS, Pennsylvania State UniversityPhD, University of WashingtonLindsay A. Murray-Keane, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC, CNTAssistant Professor andCoordinator, Pediatric Dysphagia Certificate ProgramBS, New York UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeCore Adjunct FacultyAlexandra Camilli, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDCoordinator, 1st Year Clinical ExperienceClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBS, State University of New York, BinghamtonMS, New York Medical CollegeAndrea Kriniske, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHHCoordinator, 2nd Year Clinical ExperienceClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBA, St. John's UniversityMS, New York University-6-
Lisa A. Velella, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHHAdjunct Assistant ProfessorClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBA, St. John's UniversityMA, St. John's UniversityStaffYesenia AnteparaPatient/Clinical CoordinatorDepartment of Speech-Language PathologyDivision of Speech and Language Pathology at Boston Children’s HealthPhysiciansKimberly BenedonSecretary for Clinical EducationDepartment of Speech-Language PathologyDivision of Speech and Language Pathology at Boston Children’s HealthPhysiciansElizabeth CarriónAdministrative CoordinatorDepartment of Speech-Language PathologyDivision of Speech and Language Pathology at Boston Children’s HealthPhysicians-7-
Adjunct FacultyLindsay A. Murray-Keane, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDAssistant Professor (Coordinator - Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia)BS, New York UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeDaniel F. Peters, MD, FACS,Associate Professor of Clinical Health ScienceBS, University of Notre DameMD, New York Medical CollegeFellow of the American College of SurgeonsChristina M. Pipala, MS, CCC-SLPAdjunct Assistant ProfessorBS, Ithaca CollegeMS, Ithaca CollegeSreedivya RadhakrishnanAdjunct Assistant ProfessorBS, All India Institute of Speech and HearingMS, All India Institute of Speech and HearingPh.D. Kent State UniversityEmily Stoddard, MS, CCC-SLP,Adjunct Assistant Professor (Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia)BA, Brown UniversityMS, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityHannah J. Tahhan, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDAdjunct Assistant Professor (Advanced Certificate in Pediatric Dysphagia)BA, Manhattanville CollegeMS, New York Medical CollegeLisa A. Velella, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHHAdjunct Assistant ProfessorClinical Instructor at Boston Children’s Health PhysiciansBA, St. John's UniversityMA, St. John's University-8-
Robert A. Volin, PhD, CCC-SLPAssociate Professor EmeritusBA, Queens CollegeMA, City CollegePhD, City University of New York, Graduate CenterBen C. Watson, PhDProfessor EmeritusBA, George Washington UniversityMA, University of ConnecticutPhD, University of ConnecticutJordan Wills, MS, CCC-SLPAdjunct Assistant ProfessorBA, University of North Carolina, WilmingtonMS, New York Medical CollegeMarina Yoegel, MA, CCC-SLPAdjunct Assistant ProfessorBA, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New YorkMA, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New YorkBoston Children’s Health Physicians Clinical InstructorsKathryn Ballerini, MS, CCC-SLPBA, Rutgers UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeAlexandra Camilli, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDBS, State University of New York, BinghamtonMS, New York Medical CollegeMonica Caputo, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDBS, Fordham UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeStephanie Devlin, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BEBA, Hofstra UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeStephanie Halvax. MS, CCC-SLPBS, State University of New York, GeneseoMS, New York Medical College-9-
Amy Johnson, MS, CCC-SLPBS, Boston CollegeMS, Columbia UniversityAndrea Kriniske, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHHBA, St. John's UniversityMS, New York UniversityLindsay A. Murray-Keane, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLDBS, New York UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeChristina M. Pipala, MS, CCC-SLPBS, Ithaca CollegeMS, Ithaca CollegeClaudia Restrepo, MS, CCC-SLPBA, Rosario University, ColumbiaMS, Mercy CollegeJanet T. Stevens, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLDBA, University of New York at AlbanyMA, Long Island University, C.W. Post CampusEmily Stoddard, MS, CCC-SLPBA, Brown UniversityMS, Teachers College, Columbia UniversityLisa Velella, MA, CCC-SLP, TSHHBA, St. John's UniversityMA, St. John's UniversityLindsay Vona, MS, CCC-SLPBA, SUNY BinghamtonMA, St. John’s UniversityJordan Wills, MS, CCC-SLPBA, University of North Carolina, WilmingtonMS, New York Medical College- 10 -
Westchester Medical Center Clinical InstructorsRegina Albinus, MS, CCC-ABA, State University of New York, New PaltzMS, State University of New York, New PaltzAlbera Maresca, Michelle, MS, CCC-SLPBA, George Washington UniversityMS, Emerson CollegeKristen Cannici, MS, CCC-SLPBS, Montclair State UniversityMS, New York Medical CollegeMichelle DiMattia, MA, CCC-SLP. BCS-SBA, College of the Holy CrossMA, University of MinnesotaErin McGee, MS, CCC-SLPBS, University of Massachusetts AmherstMS, New York Medical CollegeErin McMurdo, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-SBA, Loyola CollegeMS, Loyola CollegeAmy Rickard, MA, CCC-SLPBS, State University of New York, GeneseoMA, State University of New York, GeneseoNoreen Schaefer, MS, CCC-SLPBS, State University of New York, CortlandMS, New York Medical CollegeDanielle N. Tomaselli, MS, CCC-SLPBS, State University of New York, CortlandMS, New York Medical CollegeCatherine Zohar, MA, CCC-SLPBS, Marywood UniversityMA, Ohio University- 11 -
Section 1Overview of the Master of Science in Speech-Language PathologyThe Department of Speech-Language Pathology at New York Medical College (NYMC) is aligned with theCollege’s mission to “educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conductbiomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated clinical partners, theCollege engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence,scholarship and professionalism”.School of Health Sciences and Practice Mission and ValuesMissionThe School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College (NYMC) is a health sciencesfocused school whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well asresearchers to prepare them for practice and to positively impact human health and well-being. Theschool engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence,scholarship and professionalism through its faculty and affiliated partners.VisionThe School of Health Sciences and Practice will promote health science education, scholarship,and service to prepare and empower the next generation of health sciences and practiceleaders to advance human health and well-being across a wide spectrum of diverse settings.Core Values Excellence – We believe in holding ourselves to high professional and academicstandards. We are therefore committed to pursuing ambitious goals and qualityassurance in our intellectual, educational and programmatic endeavors. We strive notto rest on our accomplishments, but rather to build on them to set new standards in ourfields.Human Dignity – We believe that health science professionals must see their fellowcitizens, constituents and patients as well as themselves first and foremost as people.This commitment to acknowledging and appreciating the entirety of a person will leadour students to develop professional and personal integrity.Intellectual Curiosity – We believe in the importance of a life-long commitment tointellectual curiosity that encourages individuals to not only seek to push beyondboundaries of research but also to question commonly-held assumptions. By providingan atmosphere where students and faculty are encouraged to seek out, master andrespond, to the latest advances in their fields of study, we can further health sciencesresearch and patient care.- 12 -
Service – We believe that health science education and research should not be pursuedsolely for the sake of intellectual edification. Rather, we are committed to the beliefthat health science education should be used to improve the lives of all citizens andbenefit the communities we serve.Diversity and Inclusion – We believe that the rich diversity of our student body andfaculty is important to our mission of educating outstanding well-rounded healthscience professionals for the multicultural world of the 21 st century. Our commitmentto diversity, equity and inclusion, encompasses our accommodation for Jewishobservance and culture, as we recognize the benefit of providing Jewish students theability to become health science leaders in an environment where they do not have tochoose between professional and personal values and obligations. This commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion extends to all members of the greater NYMC communityon- and of- campus.Integrity – We believe that acting on our values in pursuit of our mission will keep usboth true to our mission and to our values. We strive not only for a culture thatcomplies with our norms and policies but to embed a culture of integrity into everythingwe do.Department of Speech-Language Pathology Mission StatementThe Department of Speech-Language Pathology prepares skilled clinicians who are committedto evidence-based and ethical practice in the delivery of speech-language and swallowingservices in healthcare facilities, schools and other professional settings. The curriculum focusesintegrating research and clinical applications across academic and clinical courses. Thedepartment fosters the development of inter-professional practice skills within the college andin community-based clinical practice settings. The department promotes clinical excellence inthe community through service activities and continuing professional education opportunities.The department affirms its commitment that graduates meet the standards for clinicalcertification through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Department of Speech-Language Pathology Strategic PlanJanuary 2022-January 2027The goal of the department’s strategic plan for this reporting period is to maintain currentstandards of excellence in academic and clinical training as a speech-language pathologyprogram with an emphasis in medical speech-language pathology. This plan draws on theCollege’s Strategic Plan (2022-2026) and the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP)Strategic Plan (2022-2027). The department identified specific aspects of the College and SHSPstrategic plans to determine goals to meet or exceed the Council on Academic Accreditation in- 13 -
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) Standards and ensure that the students meetthe Council for Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 2020 CFCC Standards.In pursuit of achieving our Mission and to align with the College and School of Health Sciencesand Practice Strategic Plan and external certification standards, the department identified goalsin the following areas: Student Success; Innovative Faculty and Research; CommunityPartnerships; and Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging.Student SuccessGoal 1: Student Support ServicesThe Department will: continue to enhance lines of communication with the Office of Student AcademicSupport and the Office of Mental Health and Wellness; increase the efficiency of the departmental advisement process.Goal 2: eLearningThe Department will: continue to customize a learning management system (Canvas) rubric for in-person andsynchronous remote courses to ensure consistency of information to students.Goal 3: Interprofessional EducaitonThe Department will: continue to coordinate and increase IPE activities with the Department of PhysicalTherapy and the Touro Dental School; facilitate student participation in, and document interprofessional activities available atexternship sites.Goal 4: Recruitment and AffordabilityThe Department will: enhance department program offerings by developing specialty tracks in EarlyIntervention and Pediatric Dysphagia’ create and offer a sequence of prerequisite courses for students interested in pursuing agraduate degree in speech-language pathology; develop a speech-language pathology doctoral (SLP-S) program.Developed in support of NYMC Strategic GoalsChampion Excellence in Education and Diversity and Inclusion (Goas1 1, 2, and 4)Promote Biomedical Research and Innovation (Goal 1)Focus on Community Outreach (Goal 1)Elevate Transparency in Governance and Commitment to Ethics, Mission, Vision and Core- 14 -
Values (Goal2 2,3)Strategic Planning, Resource Development and Institutional Improvement (Goal 1)Developed in support of SHSP Strategic Plan GoalsStudent Success (Goals 1, 2, 3, 4)CAA and CFCC StandardsInnovative Faculty and ResearchGoal 1: Scholarship, Recognition, and IncentivesThe Department will: establish expectations for teaching and research tracks.Goal 2: Community of ScholarsThe Department will: explore the possibility of developing an interdis
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3. To provide clinical services in audiology and speech/language pathology. The information in this clinic handbook includes policies and procedures related to clinical education in speech-language pathology. Each student enrolled in the speech-language pathology program is responsible for the information contained herein.
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