PCHCS Students Handbook 2024-2025

Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences (PCHCS)—Department of Speech-Language Pathology 2024–2025 250 President’s List, Dean’s List, and Graduation with Honors The B.S. in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders follows the criteria and policies of the PCHCS for recognizing outstanding student performance and academic excellence while enrolled in and upon graduation from the program. Please refer to the PCHCS section of this student handbook for details. NSU Email Policy All students are expected to use their university-assigned email address to send notices to faculty and staff members. Forwarding (either automatic or manual forwarding) of emails containing patient/ protected health information or other sensitive information to non-NSU managed email addresses is strictly prohibited and may result in disciplinary action. Textbooks All courses will have the textbook requirements on the syllabus, and both rental and purchase options are available at the NSU Bookstore—nsubooks.bncollege.com. Online textbooks and resources may also be required as part of the course materials. Student Grievance Policy The purpose of grievance procedures is to promote the orderly resolution of problems arising out of a student complaint concerning a policy, procedure, or administrative action of NSU. Students will follow the PCHCS procedures for both academic and nonacademic disputes. Community Relations The B.S. in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders program depends on relationships with university, college, supervisors, clinical sites, clients/patients, and the public at large. Each student and staff and faculty member represents the university, college, and department in daily interactions with the community. Students are expected to act as a professional and communicate respectfully at all times. Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology Program Program Outcomes The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology graduate entering the profession will be able to do the following: 1. integrate and apply information from the physical, biological, social, and behavioral sciences to the field of communication sciences and disorders 2. demonstrate clinical proficiency in screening and assessment skills with a variety of clinical populations 3. d evelop and implement a plan of intervention with a variety of clinical populations across the age span

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