CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2019–2020 225 supervisory requirements. Students are required to complete all clinical practicum experiences within the United States or Puerto Rico. Students registering for clinical practicums must have the appropriate availability in order to be scheduled for direct contact experiences in the given assigned clinical placements. All students must maintain grades of B- (80 percent or higher) or better in academic and clinical courses in order to participate in further clinical courses and continue in M.S.-SLP. Once a student has been accepted to begin the sequence of clinical courses, the courses will continue each successive semester. If for ANY reason the student wishes to postpone a clinical course, his or her faculty contact must be told in writing at least one semester before the course is to begin. If a student leaves or is asked to leave a clinical course for any reason, the student will receive a grade of F for that clinical course and will be reviewed by the Committee on Student Progress (CSP) for Academic Probation. Student Organizations A variety of organizations in which students may participate are available. NSU Affiliate Chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) The National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is a pre-professional membership association for students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders. NSU-NSSLHA, a chapter in Region 3, is a “for students, by students” organization that offers each student in NSU’s Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Department of Audiology enriched professional, academic, and social experiences. Each year, the NSU-NSSLHA selects community service projects or charities to support through volunteering or fund-raising. NSU-NSSLHA also hosts educational workshops, community service projects, and social events. NSU’S Affiliate Chapter of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NSU-NBASLH)* TheNational Black Association for Speech-Language andHearing (NBASLH) is the premier professional and scientific association addressing the communication interests and concerns of black communication science and disorders professionals, students, and consumers. The mission of the NBASLH is to maintain a viable mechanism through which the needs of black professionals, students, and individuals with communication disorders can be met. The association is the model for other organizations addressing the concerns of diverse populations. Affiliates are the grassroots of NBASLH. The objective of an affiliate chapter is to increase the unity and effectiveness of all those in its local or regional area who are interested in, or concerned with, the needs and interests of black speech-language and hearing professionals and students; appropriate service delivery to black individuals with communication disorders; and research in culturally and linguistically diverse populations. NSU’s Affiliate Chapter of NBASLH was established in February 2006 and has actively participated with the national organization by holding meetings, participating in educational efforts, and providing