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| Communication Sciences and Disorders
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a master's degree to work in
the field of speech-language pathology?
Yes, a master's degree is required for almost
any position in this field.
How long will it take me to complete a
master's degree at Rockhurst University?
The program can be completed in two years by
full-time students and three years by part-time
students. This time may vary depending on
prerequisites.
What minimum GPA do I need to get into
the master's program?
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is recommended when
applying to the master's program.
Do I have to take the GRE exam to be
admitted into the master's program?
Yes, you must take the GRE exam to be admitted to the master's program.
The GRE score is one of the criteria used in the selection process, along with letters of recommendation, letter of intent, overall and major GPA.
What prerequisites do I have to fulfill
to apply to the graduate program?
Please contact Amy McPherson, the CSC Department
Secretary, at (816) 501-4059 for a list of the required prerequisite courses.
What if I earned a grade below a "C" in
one of my prerequisites?
A grade of "C" in a prerequisite course is
acceptable, but if a student earned any grade
below a "C", including a "C-", that
prerequisite course must be retaken. The prerequisite course
could be re-taken at Rockhurst early in your program
or at a community college.
Can I take my prerequisites or any deficiencies
I have at another university or a local community
college?
Yes, you can. Several local colleges offer many of
the prerequisites and you can get information from your
advisor at Rockhurst about this option.
How can I check on the status of my admission
to the program?
To check on the status of an application in progress, please contact Michele Huiatt in Graduate Admissions at (816) 501-3590.
To check on the status of a completed application that has been submitted to the department for review, contact Amy McPherson, the CSD Department
Secretary, at (816) 501-4059.
Can I take classes in the department of
CSD as a non-major?
You can take classes in the CSD department as a non major as long as you have fulfilled any prerequisite
course requirements.
Can I get a minor in CSD?
Yes, a minor is completed by taking 18-19 hours in the
CSD department and these courses are outlined in the catalog.
This minor works well for students majoring in education,
foreign language, psychology, rehabilitation and numerous
other majors.
What organizations exist for speech-language
pathologists?
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association on the national level. The
Missouri Speech-Langauge Hearing Association (MSHA) and the
Kansas Speech-Language Hearing Association (KSHA) are the state organizations for our area. There are many other state organizations across the United States.
Where do your students complete their
clinical practicum hours?
Students at Rockhurst
University complete the required clinical practicum
hours in an externship program at a variety of sites in the Kansas City
area. These sites include schools, hospitals,
clinics and rehabilitation facilities. This
allows students to obtain real-world clinical experience
starting in their first semester of graduate school.
What if my bachelor's degree is in a
related field, not communication disorders?
Can I still be accepted into the master's program?
You would be interested
in the Post Baccalaureate Prep Track program. It is a three year program in which you would
complete the necessary undergraduate class requirements
during your first year of study, and then
would complete the graduate
courses the following two years.
Who will help me plan my program of study?
Every student in the program is assigned a faculty
adviser in the CSD department to help plan an individual
program of study.
Is Rockhurst's CSD Program accredited?
Rockurst's master of science program in CSD
began in 1999 and is accredited by the Council
on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). For
a student to be eligible to apply for national
certification with ASHA, he/she must initiate
and complete coursework and clinical practicum
at an ASHA CAA accredited institution.
Is financial assistance available?
Yes, the office of financial assistance has
support available. The CSD department may also
have funds available through workstudy, graduate assistantships, grants, other awards, and scholarships. Please check the scholarship section of the Student Opportunities page for more information.
Do many of the CSD graduate students hold part-time jobs?
While having a part time job is not discouraged, many students find most of their time during the week taken up with classes, clinical experiences, and studying. It is important that students considering taking a part-time job seriously consider their time management skills as good academic and clinical performance are imperative to continuation and completion of the program.
What if I have a special interest in augmentative
communication or assistive technology?
The Equipment Technology Consortium (ETC) is located
at Rockhurst. This program facilitates free short-term loans
of assistive devices and technology for school districts and agencies
in the state of Missouri. There are graduate assistantships
available with the ETC program for graduate students.
For more information about this program, contact the
Program Coordinator, David Baker.
What if I need information about off-campus housing?
The graduate students in CSD live in a variety of areas in Kansas City. You may find the following website helpful: www.rockhurstsearch.com
There are a variety of apartment search organizations in the Kansas City area who are available to help you with your search free of charge. Please contact, Lauren Schwartze, the CSD Department Secretary, at (816) 501-4791 for phone numbers for these services.
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