CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

224 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2019–2020 Computer Requirements The M.S.-SLP uses the learning management system (LMS), Canvas, for all courses and for submission of all coursework. Therefore, the following is a MINIMUM requirement for the M.S.-SLP: 1. PC or Macintosh, 2 GHz minimum processor If Macintosh, the computer must be able to run select Windows programs. This will require a program such as Parallels, Boot Camp, or equivalent and a Windows operating system. (NOTE: Macs post 2012 have the ability to dual boot Windows with Boot Camp.) 2. microphone with headset 3. Internet access 4. Office 2007 or higher with PowerPoint and Word (or Office replacement such as Open Office or iWork) 5. Adobe Reader Telecommunications: SharkMail and Internet Access Account Each student is assigned a SharkMail account; this account is the key to effective communication while enrolled in M.S.-SLP. Students are required to check SharkMail daily. The M.S.-SLP administration, the faculty, and the staff will use SharkMail routinely to communicate with individual students, entire classes, or groups of students. A student’s failure to check his or her email will not be accepted as a reason for missed communication. Photographs, Recordings No one may take photographs or record audio or video in either virtual or physical classrooms without prior permission of the instructor and the students within those facilities. Students wishing to record lectures must obtain permission from the instructor. Consent forms may be obtained from the office of your academic center. Clinical Experience and Placement Clinical Practicum Clinical and externship experiences are held during the weekdays. Students should plan to devote full-time participation to two externship experiences. Clinical practicum hours are obtained in the campus-based Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and in affiliate off-campus practicum sites. Clinical hours may only be counted toward ASHA certification requirements when the student earns a passing grade for each clinical assignment. Only clinical practicum hours earned while the student is enrolled in the university program and under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and state-licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) or audiologist (for hearing hours, only) may be counted toward the degree and certification. A student may not use his or her own site of employment or previous employment as a clinical site for credit. Students are to follow all