CSUEB Catalog 2009-2010: Speech Pathology and Audiology (Graduate)

Speech Pathology and Audiology

	Department Information
	M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology
	Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
	Graduate Courses

Department Information

Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Office: Music and Business Bldg. 1099
Phone: (510) 885-3233


Associate Professors Janet P. Patterson (Chair), Ph.D. Kent State University Robert C. Peppard, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison Assistant Professors Patricia Lohman-Hawk, Ph.D. Ohio University Nidhi Mahendra, Ph.D. University of Arizona

Graduate Coordinator: Robert C. Peppard

Please consult the 2010-2011 online catalog for any changes that may occur.

M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology

Program Description
The Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology is offered in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders. The objective of this program is the professional preparation of each student, academically and clinically, for state licensure, clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and the credential as a public school Speech, Language and Hearing Specialist.

Speech-language pathology and audiology are the professions which help adults and children overcome disabilities of speech, language and hearing.

This program has developed a reputation for rigorous and balanced professional training. The master's degree program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Cal State East Bay will: (1) demonstrate competency in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of communicative disorders, and assist in integrating them in their communities; (2) self-evaluate their clinical skills; (3) recognize the need for additional information and be able to conduct clinical research, especially in the area of clinical outcomes; (4) prepare competently written professional communications (evaluations, therapy notes, summaries, and written correspondence); (5) behave according to ethical professions and standards, recognize and respect the limits of their professional preparation, and work effectively with other professionals.

Career Opportunities
Students who complete the Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology are eligible for ASHA certification, California state licensure, and in most cases the Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech and Hearing. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings which include hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, community speech and hearing clinics, public schools, and private practice.

Faculty
The Communicative Sciences and Disorders is comprised of six full-time professors and two clinical staff. Each of these professional faculty and staff has clinical and/or research interests that encompass the full range of communicative disorders. Regular guest lecturers supplement the academic offerings. Faculty, professional staff, and part-time supervisors who are active in the community provide clinical supervision.

Special Features
Clinical experiences are a key component in preparing students for licensure. The department operates the Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, an on-campus facility that provides clinical services to speech, language, and hearing impaired individuals from Bay Area communities. Students who are enrolled in the Speech Pathology and Audiology master's program are able to observe, receive training, and do research in this fully-equipped facility. Additional clinical training is received in off-site placements and internships in settings that meet each student's interests and training requirements including hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, schools, and clinics. In order to acquire the knowledge and skills requisite to the practice of speech-language pathology, including the ability to function in a broad variety of clinical situations and to render a wide spectrum of client care, students must demonstrate skills and attributes in five skill areas: academic performance, written language, oral communication, hearing, and interpersonal management. Prior to entering clinic, students will pass an essential functions evaluation of skills necessary to be an effective clinician. The evaluation will include a screening of students' speech, oral-written language, and hearing.

Scholarships


•	The most usual form of financial aid is in the form of guaranteed student loans. However, other types of financial aid are available. The university supports the following programs:
		State University Grant Federal Perkins Loan Federal Stafford Loan (including unsubsidized) Federal Work-Study Federal Supplemental Loans for Students Cal State East Bay Scholarships
•	The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders recommends the award of certain forms of financial aid within the University. They include the following:
		Betty Lindeman and Robert N. Rosenthal Memorial Fund, non-interest loans, $500 - $1500 for graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. Excellence in Aphasia Group Treatment Award, $3500 scholarship for a graduate student in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Stephanie Amore Memorial Fund, endowment earnings benefit students in the department Stephanie Kalman Foundation Scholarships, $2,000-$3000 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students in Communicative Sciences and Disorders
•	The department also maintains information on scholarships and grants from additional university and professional sources.
•	Occasionally, funds are available for Graduate Equity Fellowships, Research and Teaching Assistantships, and Student Assistantships (clerical).
Admission

A candidate must be admitted to the university, consistent with requirements and procedures explained in this catalog. Interested candidates apply for admission to the department and to the university at the same time. Applications for admission to the department are online at the department website (http://class.csueastbay.edu/commsci/).

There are three categories of student status while pursuing the degree: "Conditionally Classified Graduate", "Classified Graduate", and "Advancement to Candidacy."

"Conditionally Classified" Status
Students are in "Conditionally Classified" status when they have been admitted to the M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology degree program, but have not yet completed the requirements for "Classified Graduate" status. Students whose undergraduate degree is not in the field of speech pathology should apply under this status.

"Classified Graduate" Status
Students are in "Classified Graduate" status when they:


	1.	have been admitted to the M.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology degree program;
	2.	possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Speech Pathology and Audiology or the equivalent coursework in Speech Pathology and Audiology with another degree. Preparatory coursework completed at other institutions must correspond in scope and content with required and elective courses offered on this campus;
	3.	complete SPPA 4852, 4853, 4854, 4855, 4859, 4861, 4862, 4864, 4865, 4866 and 4867 or the equivalent;
	4.	possess an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better covering the last 90 quarter units of course work;
	5.	present evidence of having satisfactorily completed a minimum of 60 clock hours of supervised clinical practica in speech, language, and hearing;
	7.	fulfill the University Writing Skills Requirement. For information on meeting the University Writing Skills Requirement, see the testing Web site at www.testing.csueastbay.edu or call 510.885.3661.
Advancement to Candidacy

Students reach "Advancement to Candidacy" status if they:


	1.	are a "Classified Graduate" student in good standing;
	2.	complete at least 12 units in graduate work in Speech Pathology and Audiology with a GPA of at least 3.0;
	3.	complete a minimum of 2 units of SPPA 6056 and/or SPPA 6156 with a grade of "B" or better;
	4.	defend satisfactorily his or her thesis proposal, if a thesis capstone is selected; and
	5.	show evidence of progress and ability to complete the program by receiving at least a 3.0 GPA in each course taken.
Curricular Requirements

The program leading to the M.S. degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology requires completion of at least 46 quarter units of credit with grades of "A" or "B" from the courses listed below. The work must be completed within five calendar years after admission to the program. At least 32 units must be completed in residence.


I.	Required Courses (34 units)
	SPPA 6000 Research Methods in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (4) SPPA 6010 Advanced Speech and Hearing Science (4) SPPA 6020 Advanced Vocal Rehabilitation (4) SPPA 6030 Clinical Organization and Management (4) SPPA 6040 Advanced Seminar in Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (4) SPPA 6050 Neuropathologies in Speech and Language (4) SPPA 6060 Advanced Study of Language Disorders in Children (4) SPPA 6120 Amplification and Aural Rehabilitation (4) SPPA 6156 Graduate Practicum in Audiologic Assessment (2)
II.	Elective Courses (12 units)
	Select 12 units from the following:
		SPPA 6052 Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communicative Disorders (2), 6040 Advanced Seminar in Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders (4), 6056 Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (2), 6066 Clinical Internship (6) or 6910 University Thesis (2-8), 6156 Graduate Practicum in Audiologic Assessment (2), 6220 Dysphagia (4), 6221 Principles of Accent Reduction (2), 6223 Early Language Assessment and Intervention (2), 6224 Issues in Ethics (2), 6225 Dementia (2), 6226 Traumatic Brain Injury (2), 6900 Independent Study (1-5); EPSY 5021 Introduction to Educating all Students in Diverse Classrooms (4)
	These electives must be approved by a graduate faculty advisor in order to match student coursework to their chosen Capstone Experience. Students may need to enroll in more than 12 units of electives to prepare for licensure.
Examinations
1.	Satisfactory achievement on a comprehensive written examination is required for completion of the program. The student need not have taken all required and elective courses to complete the major. However, material covered in these courses may be included in the examination.
2.	An oral examination will be required as a defense of thesis for those choosing the thesis capstone.

Capstone Experiences
The student may elect one of three programs after consultation with his or her advisor:


1.	Forty-six units of approved coursework including Clinical Internship.
2.	Forty-six units of approved coursework including University Thesis.
3.	Forty-six units of approved coursework without either Internship or University Thesis.

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential


Language, Speech and Hearing

The faculty in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders have developed a program of graduate study designed to fulfill the requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. This credential is required for employment in the public schools.

Individuals wishing to obtain this credential must meet all requirements of the Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology, including an internship in the public schools (SPPA 6066 for 6 units), a 4-unit course in Educational Psychology (EPSY 5021) and a passing score on the CBEST.

Graduate Courses


The course prefix for the following courses is SPPA.
6000	Research Methods in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (4) Applied research methods in the field of communicative disorders, including literature search techniques, research designs, statistical tests, and scholarly report preparation. Required individual research project and written assignment. Prerequisites: SPPA 4859 and graduate standing; Co-requisite: SPPA 4856 or 6056.
6010	Advanced Speech and Hearing Science (4) Selected topics in acoustic and physiological phonetics, speech perception and psychoacoustics with laboratory application in the analysis of normal and disordered speech and voice patterns. Prerequisites: SPPA 4853, 4867; and graduate standing.
6020	Advanced Vocal Rehabilitation (4) Assessment procedures for differentiating various organic and non-organic laryngeal dysfunctions in adults and children with emphasis on the selection and application of appropriate treatment methods. Prerequisites: SPPA 4853, 4867; and graduate standing.
6030	Clinical Organization and Management (4) Principles and procedures underlying patient selection, appropriate placement, family counseling, and utilization of allied professions in the treatment of adults and children in clinic and school settings. Organizing, administering and supervising speech, language and hearing programs in accordance with pertinent State and Federal regulations. Prerequisites: graduate standing and consent of instructor. Co-requisite: SPPA 6066.
6040	Advanced Seminar in Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders (4) Selected topics in speech, language and hearing beyond regular course offerings. Topics vary to include recent developments in areas such as autism, bilingualism, child language disorders, deafness, fluency, evaluation and management of hearing loss. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; and graduate standing. May be repeated two times for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 12 units.
6050	Neuropathologies in Speech and Language (4) Seminar in the evaluation and treatment of dysarthrias and other speech, language, and voice problems associated with neuropathologies in children and adults, e.g. cerebral palsy, myasthenia and dystrophies. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4853, 4866; and graduate standing.
6052	Clinical Methods and Procedures in Communicative Disorders (3) Basic principles of client treatment and management, including structuring the therapy session, designing therapy hierarchies, collecting data, working with families, reinforcing correct behavior, and documenting outcomes. Course includes 10 hours of supervised clinical observation. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. A-F grading only.
6054	Fluency Rounds (1) Review, discussion, and planning of fluency cases currently being evaluated and treated at the CSUEB Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4864; and consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 2 units. CR/NC grading only.
6056	Graduate Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology (2) Development, implementation and evaluation of individualized therapy plans administered in both individual and group settings. Report writing and oral case presentations. Thirty (30) hours of patient contact per unit of credit. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; and graduate standing. May be repeated three times for credit, for a maximum of 8 units.
6060	Advanced Study of Language Disorders in Children (4) Evaluation and treatment procedures applicable to clinic and classroom settings. Emphasis on the evaluation of semantic and pragmatic functions and the establishment of functional language. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4865; and graduate standing.
6064	Advanced Seminar in Fluency Disorders (4) In-depth study of techniques for the diagnosis, management, and modification of fluency disorders, including stuttering and cluttering. Intended for individuals seeking fluency specialization. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4864; 15 hours of supervised practicum in fluency disorders.
6066	Clinical Internship (6) Field placement in supervised and approved settings such as public schools, hospitals, and community speech-language and hearing clinics. Prerequisites: SPPA 4862, 4863, 4864, 6000, 6020, 6050, 6056, 6060; Intern Preference Form filed; and graduate standing. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 12 units.
6070	Augmentative/Alternative Communication-Assistive Technology for Speech-Language Pathologists (4) Principles of augmentative/alternative communication for both children and adults. Hardware, software, and peripheral equipment for assessment, system fittings, and intervention. Open to SPPA graduate students and Speech Pathology professionals. Prerequisites: SPPA 4856 or 6056; SPPA 4865; and graduate standing.
6120	Amplification and Aural Rehabilitation (4) Hearing aids and their application in the aural rehabilitation process. The history of hearing aids, current standards, regulations, and electro-acoustic real ear measures and clinical procedures for the selection and evaluation of hearing aids and ear molds. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4855; and graduate standing.
6156	Graduate Practicum in Audiologic Assessment (2) Supervised clinical diagnosis of hearing disorders including history taking, test administration, data analysis, patient counseling, oral and written case presentation. Thirty (30) hours of patient contact per unit of credit. Prerequisites: SPPA 4852 or 6052; SPPA 4861; and graduate standing. May be repeated once for credit, for a maximum of 4 units.
6160	Advanced Audiological Rehabilitation (4) Advanced study of the issues facing clinicians when providing audiological rehabilitation services in adult clinical settings. Emphasis on group formation and communication strategies training. Guided practical experience in group audiological rehabilitation. Prerequisite: SPPA 4855. A-F grading only. Two hrs. lect., 4 hrs. lab.
6220	Dysphagia in Adults and Children (4) Principles and evidence-based clinical guidelines for screening, assessment, and treatment of dysphagia in adults and children. Anatomy and physiology of normal swallowing, bedside and instrument-based assessment of swallowing disorders, behavioral and instrument-based treatment techniques, and ethical issues in clinical practice. Prerequisites: SPPA 4867, SPPA 4856 or SPPA 6056; and graduate standing. Grading: A-F only.
6221	Principles of Accent Reduction (2) Basic principles used to improve the pronunciation of non-native speakers of English. Topics include speaker attitudes and expectations, dialect diversity, phoneme contrasts, American English stress and intonation patterns, and syllable and word reduction. Open to SPPA graduate students and Speech Pathologist professionals. Prerequisites: SPPA 4856 or 6056; SPPA 4863; and graduate standing. CR/NC grading only.
6222	The Speech Pathologist and Cultural Diversity (2) Lecture materials and experimental activities targeted to the speech-language pathologist and audiologist. Focus on the effects of cultural/linguistic differences on the treatment of communicative disorders. Prerequisite: SPPA 4852 or 6052. CR/NC grading only.
6224	Issues in Ethics (2) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Code of Ethics with specific discussion on conflict of interest, the effect of managed care, and insurance reimbursement. Prerequisite: SPPA 4852 or 6052. Co-requisite: SPPA 4856 or 6056. CR/NC grading only.
6225	Dementia (2) Causes and management of dementia. Special consideration of speech-language clinical issues. Prerequisites: SPPA 4856 or 6056; SPPA 4866; and graduate standing. CR/NC grading only.
6226	Traumatic Brain Injury (2) Seminar in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive-linguistic deficits following traumatic brain injury. Prerequisites: SPPA 4856 or 6056; SPPA 4866, 6060; and graduate standing. A-F grading only.
6854	Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders (4) Theory and practice in the assessment of various pathologies of speech and language. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab.
6898	Cooperative Education (1-4) Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off campus paid or volunteer activities. Prerequisites: at least a 3.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity. Not applicable to the M.S. in Speech Pathology. May be repeated once, for a maximum of 8 units. CR/NC grading only.
6900	Independent Study (1-5)
6910	University Thesis (2-8) Development and writing of a formal research paper for submission to the University in the specified bound format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a Cal State East Bay faculty member. Oral defense normally required. (See also, "University Thesis Writing Guide" available in WA 859.) Prerequisite: graduate standing. Maximum of 8 units per student.
6999	Issues in Speech Pathology and Audiology (4) Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in speech pathology and audiology. May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 8 units.