Graduate study in Communication Disorders is fundamentally different than undergraduate work, as graduate students are expected to demonstrate superior academic performance. Similarly, they must meet the ASHA standard for clock hours of clinical practicum and at least 250 of these hours must be earned at the graduate level. At least 50 percent of the students' academic credits must be at the 600 level. With its emphasis on competency in becoming a speech clinician, students must have experienced clinical supervision by at least two different faculty supervisors. Internship 698 is also required of all graduate students to improve their clinical competencies.
Students graduate on faculty recommendation.
Students should be aware the 50 clock hours of supervised practicum is required in a minimum of three different clinical settings. More than one internship may be necessary to meet this requirement, depending upon the student's undergraduate preparation. Practice in applying course content to the language of children. The first in a sequence of courses which aim at the development of skills in the use of American Sign Language as a form of communication with persons who are hearing impaired or deaf. The second in a sequence of courses which aim at the development of skills in the use of American Sign Language as a form of communication with persons who are hearing impaired or deaf.