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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders


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Clinical Instructor   Katherine Ermgodts, M.A. (Chair)
 Associate Professor   Pamela Hart, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor   Catherine Torrington Eaton, Ph.D.
    Grace McConnell, Ph.D.
 Instructor   Shatonda Jones, M.A.
     

Rockhurst University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This degree program prepares students for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. Speech-language pathology is the study of disorders of communication, including their characteristics, assessment, and treatment. Audiology involves the study of disorders of hearing, including the evaluation and rehabilitation of individuals with hearing problems.

The undergraduate program provides a broad scientific base for the understanding of normal development of the basic human communication and swallowing proces. The undergraduate program provides an introduction to the study of disorders of communication and swallowing, including their characteristics, evaluation and treatment.

The bachelor of science program in communication sciences and disorders meets the guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as appropriate for an undergraduate program. However, to be eligible for state licensure and ASHA certification, students must earn a graduate degree from a program accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).The Master of Science education program in speech-language pathology at Rockhurst University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.  Other requirements for ASHA certification include successful completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year and receipt of a passing score on the PRAXIS examination.

Students are required to earn a grade of C or better in all CSD courses (a grade of C- will not satisfy the requirement). Students are encouraged to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the major as well as an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, as most graduate programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission.

Freshman Pre-Admission into the graduate program

Exceptional students may be awarded a freshman pre-admission status based on a combination of ACT or SAT scores, high school grades, and ability to complete the essential functions of the program. Once admitted, students must fulfill specific requirements for maintaining Pre-Admission status. Students will complete their graduate school application to the CSD program at the beginning of their senior year.

Requirements for Maintaining Pre-Admission Status in the CSD Program

  • Achieve a 3.2 grade point average each semester and maintain a 3.2 science and cumulative GPA through the end of the RU Senior year 
  • Complete the Communication Sciences and Disorders application for admission before September 1st of the Senior year
  • Meet once each semester with CSD Academic Advisor
  • Demonstrate ability to fulfill essential functions of candidates

CSD Graduate Scholars Program

Rockhurst students with outstanding academic work may apply for advanced graduate admission status into the CSD Graduate Scholars Program. To apply for consideration into the CSD Graduate Scholars Program, students submit a letter of intent to the department at the end of their junior year. CSD Scholars must achieve and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA and minimum major GPA of 3.4. To be considered admitted, students must fulfill specific requirements for maintaining CSD Graduate Scholar status. Students then submit their graduate school application in the beginning of their senior year.

Admission to the Graduate Program

The CSD Graduate Program accommodates multiple points of acceptance for interested students. For the Rockhurst undergraduate CSD major, these include Freshman Pre-Admission, the CSD Graduate Scholars Program, and regular acceptance during the final year of undergraduate coursework.

Programs

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