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The undergraduate program includes basic information related to
linguistics, speech science, speech and language development, and
hearing and speech and language disorders. Students will learn to
evaluate and manage communicative disorders during supervised clinical
sessions.
The department offers the bachelor of science degree in the
undergraduate program. Acceptance as a major in speech-language
pathology requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 when the application
for major approval is filed (no later than the end of the sophomore
year). To participate in clinical practicum a grade point average of
3.0 must be maintained. Students are required to take a minimum of two
semesters of pre-clinical or clinical practicum. In order to
participate in clinical practicum, students will be required to pass
the following: criminal background checks, drug testing, and health
screenings. Some facilities may have additional requirements, such as,
finger print checks, CPR training, and proof of immunizations.
Information regarding procedures for completing required information
will be provided when
students arrive on campus. Students are also required to complete a
capstone experience, integrating knowledge gained in general education
courses with clinical knowledge. Dual enrollment in the graduate
program for up to 6 credit hours is possible during the second semester
of the senior year for students meeting the following requirements:
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Minimum GPA of 3.5
- Department permission
Completion of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at
Fontbonne will enable the student to meet the academic and clinical
requirements for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
and licensure by the state of Missouri. This will also make students
eligible for Missouri state certification as a speech-language
specialist. This certificate is necessary to work in the public schools.
Listed below are the functions that someone who enters the professions
of speech-language pathology and auditoryoral deaf education must
perform and therefore are required of majors in the department.
Physical Abilities:
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Participate in classroom or clinical activities for 2-4 hour blocks of time with one or two breaks;
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Ambulate to, from, and within academic/clinical facilities;
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Provide for or direct one’s own personal hygiene;
- Manipulate screening/diagnostic/therapeutic/educational materials;
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Respond to emergency situations including fire, choking, and in the application of universal precautions;
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Visually monitor client responses and use of materials;
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Auditorily monitor and orally model correct speech and language production.
Affective Abilities:
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Work effectively with people;
- Make appropriate decisions, including the ability to evaluate and generalize appropriately without immediate supervision;
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Maintain proper work place behavior, including punctuality, and regular attendance;
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Maintain composure and emotional stability in demanding situations;
- Maintain emotional and mental health required for use of
intellectual abilities, prompt completion of responsibilities, and
appropriate relationships with clients/students and colleagues.
Cognitive Abilities:
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Comprehend and read professional literature/reports;
- Write university level papers and clinical/educational reports in standard American English;
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Speak standard American English intelligibly;
- Independently analyze, synthesize, and interpret ideas and concepts in academic and clinical settings;
- Maintain attention and concentration for sufficient time to
complete academic/clinical activities: typically two to four hours with
one or two breaks;
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Comply with administrative, legal and regulatory policies.
General Education Requirements
The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented
in the academic information section in this catalog. A course that
meets a general education requirement may also meet a course
requirement in the
major or a course requirement in another discipline.
The following general education courses or equivalent must be taken to meet the requirements for this major:
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BIO 108 Introduction to Life Sciences/lab (3 hours)
- MTH 115 Introduction to Statistics (3 hours)
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PHY 108 Introduction to Physical Science/lab (3 hours)
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PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3 hours)
Courses Required in the Speech-Language Pathology Major
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CDS 105 Speech and Language Development of the Normal and Exceptional Child (3 hours)
- CDS 201 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3 hours)
- CDS 211 The Nature of Language (3 hours)
- CDS 220 Phonetics (3 hours)
- CDS 302 Phonological and Articulation Disorders (3 hours)
- CDS 231 Speech Science (3 hours)
- CDS 300 Clinical Methods (2 hours)
- CDS 311 Introduction to Language Disorders (3 hours)
- CDS 380 Introduction to Fluency Disorders (2 hours)
- CDS 410 Audiology (3 hours)
- CDS 414 Auditory Rehabilitation (3 hours)
- CDS 420 Introduction to Voice Disorders (3 hours)
- CDS 425 Introduction to Neurogenic
- Communication Disorders (3 hours)
- CDS 440, 441 or 442 Clinic Practicum (3 hours)CDS 496 Senior Seminar (3 hours)
Courses Required in Other Disciplines
- EDU 120 Psychology of the Exceptional Child (3 hours)
- PSY 200 Developmental Psychology (3 hours)
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
The requirements for all undergraduate degrees are listed in the
academic policies and regulations section in this catalog. These
requirements include a course requirement in religion.
A student must successfully complete, at Fontbonne, a minimum of 50
percent of the credit hours required for the major, with a minimum of
15 credit hours of upper division (300/400) courses.
A student in the speech-language pathology major must have achieved
a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the
times of application for major approval and application for a degree.
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