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University of Central Oklahoma

Speech-Language Pathology

Graduate Program Admissions – Packet Instructions/Checklist

This Checklist MUST be completed by the applicant and attached to the front of the application as a coversheet.

Application packets to the UCO Speech-Language Pathology graduate program must include ALL items mailed or

delivered in the SAME envelope at the same time. Items received individually are NOT acceptable. Below is a

checklist of the items you should include in your application packet. Packets should be delivered in person or postmarked on or before February 1, 2020.

Applicant’s Name: _________________________________________________________

I have read and followed the Application Instructions on the following page.

I have completed the required Identifying Information including legible current and permanent mailing addresses and a

legible working email address on page 1.

I have completed the required Academic Background Information, including listing any degree(s) already held and all

the colleges I have attended on page 2.

I have indicated the courses I have completed or am completing that are equivalent to the UCO SLP graduate program

prerequisite courses listed on page 2. I have compared the content of these courses based on the course descriptions

provided on page 3.

I have listed my core courses on page 4.

I have listed any Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology courses that I am currently enrolled in on page 5.

I have provided a description of my interests, goals, and timeline with regard to completing my master degree at UCO

either on page 6 (handwritten) or typed and printed out on a separate page.

Official Transcripts:

I have included sealed official transcripts from each college I have attended. Transcripts include grades for all the

courses I have completed, including the Fall Semester prior to UCO’s admissions process, if applicable.

The college transcripts included in my pack are from the following colleges/universities:

1)_______________________________________________________

2)_______________________________________________________

3)_______________________________________________________

4)_______________________________________________________

Recommendations from Three College-Level Instructors Who Have Taught Me In A Course:

I have filled out, signed, and distributed three SLP Interpersonal Skills and Academic Recommendation forms to college

level instructors from whom I have taken a course. A minimum of two of the three instructors have taught me in Speech-

Language Pathology/Audiology courses.

I have indicated whether the recommendations are to be considered “confidential” and I understand that if they are

considered confidential this means I will not be allowed to view the recommendations.

I am including the returned recommendation forms. Recommendations considered “confidential” were returned to me in

a sealed envelope with the instructor’s signature across the sealed flap and are included in that state.

My three recommendation forms from three college-level instructors who have taught me in a college-level course

included in this packet are from the following instructors:

1)_____________________________________________________________

2)_____________________________________________________________

3)_____________________________________________________________

Application Instructions: UCO Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program ******************PLEASE NOTE**************************

Reading and following these instructions AND the application materials is IMPORTANT. When considering

applicants for a graduate professional program, the applicant’s ability to follow instructions is an IMPORTANT

factor. Application packets that are incomplete or do not comply with requirements in these instructions AND those

in the application materials will NOT be considered.

1. Application is a two-part process. You must apply to the SLP Program AND to the Jackson College of Graduate Studies.

2. SLP Program Application Packets: The SLP program application items (application, transcripts, and

recommendations) MUST be submitted simultaneously in the SAME envelope – otherwise the application will NOT

be considered. It is STRONGLY recommended that you submit your PACKET well before the deadline. This will

allow sending you any notices regarding the status of your application, dates for admissions interviews, and other

information relevant to the admissions process in a timely manner.

3. Prerequisites: Please note that to be considered for admission to the Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program,

you must have completed or be completing the prerequisite courses (or their equivalents) listed on of the

application form. Course descriptions for UCO prerequisite courses are included on page 3 of the application. The

applicant should compare his or her coursework to the course descriptions provided. If a course title does not clearly

indicate that it is an equivalent course, the applicant should include a course description or syllabus.

4. Please Note: The starting semester for enrollment in the graduate program is Summer.

5. Recommendations: A copy of the Speech-Language Pathology Interpersonal Skills & Academic Abilities

Recommendation form should be given to each of THREE university faculty/instructors who have taught you in

college level courses. At least two of the three recommendations must come from faculty members who have taught

you in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology courses. The third form may come from an instructor in Speech-

Language Pathology/Audiology or it may come from a college level instructor you had in another subject area - e.g.,

psychology, education, statistics etc. Instructors providing recommendations should return the forms directly to the

student. Recommendations that are to be considered as confidential should be placed in sealed envelopes and signed

across the sealed flap.

Confidentiality: Students should read and sign the confidential waiver section on the form and indicate if the

recommendation is to be confidential – meaning the student will not be permitted to view that recommendation

form. Making recommendations confidential is optional. However, you should consider carefully whether they will be

evaluated as objective if instructors have not been assured that their evaluation will remain confidential.

6. Graduate Assistantships (optional): (Separate application and complete instructions are included on a separate page.)

If you will be applying to serve as a Graduate Assistant, it would be appropriate to indicate this to the instructors

providing your recommendations. Please note: Applicants for a Graduate Assistant position MUST attend admissions

interviews or be interviewed separately to be considered for a GA position.

7. Official Transcripts: An official transcript from each university you have attended is required. These should be

requested from each university and sent to you for inclusion in your application packet. Transcripts should be requested

ONLY after grades for the most recently completed semester prior to UCO admissions have been posted so that

grades for ALL COMPLETED COURSES can be evaluated during admissions.

8. Application folders will be considered CLOSED as of February 1. In order for an application to be considered, ALL

items must be received in the same envelope by February 1 or postmarked no later than January 29. Your graduate

SLP program application packet should be delivered or mailed to:

SLP Graduate Admissions


100 N. University Drive, Box 80

Edmond, OK 73034

9. Application to the Graduate College: You must complete the Jackson College of Graduate Studies application and

submit SEPARATE items required for admission to the Jackson College of Graduate Studies. Being admitted to the

Graduate College is required, but does not guarantee admission into the Speech-Language Pathology program. The

application may be completed online. Contact the JCGS for more information (405-974-3341).

Graduate Program Admission Criteria: The following are minimal criteria to be considered for admission: 1) A minimum

GPA of 3.00 in all coursework or in the last 60 hours. Although the GRE is not required for admission, a total of 1000 or

greater on the two highest areas of the GRE may be used to admit a student on "probationary" status. 2) A minimum GPA

of 3.0 in all Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology coursework. 3) A minimum average rating of 3.0 on the three

Recommendation forms.

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL

OKLAHOMA


Graduate Admissions – GPAs for Admitted Students – Averages

Year Number Applied

Number Admitted

Major GPA (SLP)

Last 60 Hours

Overall GPA

2019 88 24 3.85 3.83 3.66

2018 103 24 3.75 3.70 3.53

2017 109 24 3.91 3.81 3.58

Program Accreditation

The Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Central Oklahoma

is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville,

MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

English Proficiency

Applicants who are not native speakers of English must meet the minimum university and graduate

college requirements (indicated in university catalogs) for proficiency in English. With consultation, the

faculty may require remedial courses or treatment to improve English or speaking proficiency prior to

formal admission to the graduate program.

National Examination Pass Rates

Our graduates have passed the national examination for ASHA certification with a 99% pass rate over

the past three years.

Completion Rate

For a number of years we have had a 100% completion rate - while occasionally students have to

discontinue or interrupt classes for personal reasons, all those able to remain in the program continuously

have otherwise completed their degrees on time.

Employment Rates

Finally, for a number of years, we have had a 100% employment rate at 60 days post-commencement -

all graduates who chose to seek employment following commencement found jobs within 60 days

following graduation. Many of our graduates have agreed to positions PRIOR to commencement!

UCO Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Central Oklahoma (University) is committed to an inclusive educational and employment environment that provides

equal opportunity and access to all qualified persons. The University will continue its policy of fair and equal employment and

educational practices without discrimination or harassment because of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national

origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual

orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment

in violation of this policy should be reported to the Affirmative Action Officer (Office of Legal Counsel) in person at 114 Lillard

Administration, or by phone at (405) 974-3377 or fax at (405) 974-3807. After office hours or on holidays, the report may be made by

contacting University Police Services at (405) 974-2345. Approved by Cabinet & President February 19, 2013.

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Speech-Language Pathology ● 100 North University Drive, Box 80, Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-0176

Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program Application

Applications must be completed and delivered or mailed with all other application items. Packets containing all application items should postmarked by February 1, 2020 or hand delivered by February 1, 2020 to be considered for admission beginning the 2020 summer semester.

Identifying information: Date: ____________________

Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Last (Maiden) First M.I.

UCO ID # __________________ Birthdate: ______________________ Sex:___________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Marital Status: ______________________

Current Address: _______________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________ ________________________________________________________ City State Zip

Permanent Address: ____________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________ ________________________________________________________ City State Zip

Where would you like to be notified as of March 30th: □Current Address □Permanent Address

General Background Information:

You are welcome to make us aware of any health or physical conditions that may impact your ability to participate fully in the program: ________________________________________________________________________________

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes ____________ No_____________

High School You Graduated From: ___________________________________ Year_____________

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Academic Background Information:

Have you completed a Bachelors degree? Yes _____________ No ______________

If not, when will your undergraduate degree be completed? _________________________________

What was/is your undergraduate major? ________________________________________________

If your undergraduate major was NOT Speech-Language Pathology or a related major, will the prerequisite courses listed on Page 3 be completed before entering the graduate program?

Yes _____________ No ______________

List all colleges/universities where you have completed coursework: (Indicate when you attended and whether the credits earned were undergraduate, graduate, or both.) Example: University of Central Oklahoma, Dates Attended FA'14 – SP'16.

_______________________________________ Dates Attended _______________ UG GR




UCO SLP Program Prerequisites* All applicants must have completed the following prerequisite courses or their equivalents prior to entering the UCO graduate SLP program. Course titles may vary, but content should be equivalent. (See the following page for course descriptions.) Please list the courses you will have completed or will complete prior to beginning the graduate program that are equivalent to these prerequisite courses:*

UCO SLP Prerequisites Equivalent Course * Prefix - Number Title

University Semester

Founds of Speech-Lang Path

Acoustic Phonetics

Speech & Hearing Mech

Normal Language Develop

Speech Sound Disorders

Language Disorders

Audiology

*Courses that include a subject as one of several different subjects covered in the same course will not be considered to be

equivalent courses. For example, a course that includes articulation disorders along with fluency disorders, voice disorders,etc. all covered in the same course is not equivalent to a course that focuses exclusively on articulation disorders. Seecourse descriptions on the following page to determine course equivalents.

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SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (SLP) Prerequisites – Course Descriptions

SLP 4003 - Foundations Of Speech-Language Pathology

This course presents a survey of the principles, concepts and terminology fundamental to the professions of speech-

language pathology and audiology.

SLP 4143 - Acoustic Phonetics

This course involves a study of the science of sounds necessary for the production of speech. This course is designed to

train the student to hear and discriminate among the speech sounds of General American English, to train the student in the

use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, and to give the student an understanding of how speech sounds are produced.

Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.

SLP 4724 - Speech And Hearing Mechanism

This course involves a study of the anatomy, neurology, physiology and function of the mechanisms of the human body

involved in hearing, speech, voice and language acquisition and production. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.

SLP 4014 - Normal Language Development

This course is a detailed study of the behavioral, cognitive and linguistic aspects of normal language development. Major

theories of language development are examined as well as the development of specific semantic, syntactic, and pragmatic

aspects of language behavior in children and adolescents. This course also includes study of sociolinguistic and dialectal

variations. Prerequisite(s): Written permission required.

SLP 4054 - Language Disorders

This course presents a detailed study of the nature of language disorders in children and adolescents, including etiologies,

classification, assessment and treatment. Specific emphasis includes principles and procedures for application of

standardized test instruments, language sampling and analysis, informal assessment and developing intervention strategies.

Prerequisite(s): SLP 4014.

SLP 4223 - Audiology

This course presents a study of the physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, auditory theory, pure-

tone audiometry, speech audiometry, acoustic immittance, hearing screening, pathologies of the auditory systems,

amplification, and treatment strategies for the individuals with hearing impairment. Prerequisite(s): SLP 4724.

SLP 4673 – Speech Sound Disorders (formerly Articulation Disorders)

This course presents a study of the principles and procedures for assessment and remediation of articulation and

phonological disorders. Prerequisite(s): SLP 4143.

Please Note: If you are accepted into the UCO SLP Graduate Program we will collaboratively

develop an official Plan of Study for you, which may include additional courses in order to

meet ASHA standards. These additional courses may include: Fluency Disorders, Aural

Rehabilitation, Voice Disorders, Clinical Methods in SLP, or others.

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ASHA Standards The Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) is the council that carefully writes the rules and regulations for certification in audiology and speech-language pathology. The CFCC has written the Standards for Certification which outlines exactly what is needed to receive the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). These requirements must be met by all CCC applicants, whether educated in the United States or internationally. The Certification Department at ASHA ensures that all standards are equally applied to, and met by, all applicants. All courses and classed listed in the Standard IV-A through IV-C must be completed (passed) at the college level. They must appear on your undergraduate or graduate transcripts. Classes taken at the high school level are not eligible to meet this requirement, with the exception of advanced placement (AP) courses that appear for credit on your college/university transcript.

Below is a list of the required college/university level courses that are required by ASHA. Please write the course number, course name, and semester you completed the course with a passing grade. Example: BIO 1114 General Biology FA 2015. If you have not yet taken one of the courses please be aware that you must complete the missing course during your graduate level studies. Below the table is a description of the required ASHA courses.

Required ASHA Course Course Number / Course Name Semester Taken

English Composition I

English Composition II

Biology / Biological Science

Physical Science or Chemistry

3 credit course on Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences

3 credit course on Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences

Statistics

Biological Sciences – The study and characterization of living organisms and the investigation of the science behind living

things. Broad areas include: biophysics, cell and molecular biology, computational biology, ecology and evolution,

environmental biology, forensic biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biosciences, natural science,

neurobiology, physiology, and zoology. Plant biology cannot be accepted

Basic Physical Sciences / Basic Chemistry – Possible accepted courses include: basic physical science, principles of

thermodynamics, principles of optics, principles of sound, basic chemistry, chemical bonding, atomic structure, chemical

principles in human or animal physiology.

Statistics – As defined by the American Statistical Association (ASA), statistics is “the science of learning from data, and

of measuring, controlling, and communicating uncertainty; and it thereby provides the navigation for controlling the course

of scientific and societal advances.” Courses not accepted: any directly related to communication sciences and disorders,

and research methods coursework taught in lieu of, or in the absence of, basic statistics (If statistics and research methods

courses were taught in conjunction with each other you must submit a course description showing clear delineation between

the two in order for them to be accepted.)

Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences – The analysis and investigation of human behavior through controlled and

naturalistic observation and disciplined scientific experimentation. Possible accepted courses include: psychology,

psychobiology, gender and sexuality studies, anthropology, economics, sociology, ethnic and cultural studies.

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List any Speech-Language Pathology coursework you will complete in the current semester that may not appear on your transcript at this point:

University Sem/Yr Course Number Course Title Credit Hrs _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________

Applicants should be aware of the following preconditions:

1) To be considered for admission, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in their overallGPA or their last 60 hours. In addition, applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 in theirSLP/CSD major courses. Recommendation forms must have a minimum average rating of 3.00across the three recommenders.

2) The Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of CentralOklahoma is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 ResearchBoulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

3) Due to requirements for accreditation, including student-faculty ratios recommended by ASHA, thenumber of applicants admitted into the graduate program will be limited. Acceptance into theprogram will be based on each applicant’s apparent potential to successfully complete the Mastersdegree.

4) Students will NOT be recommended for teacher certification, state licensure, or ASHA certificationunder any circumstances until ALL academic and practicum requirements are completed.

5) Due to academic and practicum requirements for the ASHA C.C.C. and Oklahoma license,applicants should project the duration of their program of studies according to the followingminimum guidelines*:

a) Graduate applicants with bachelor degrees in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalentdegrees) entering with all prerequisite courses will typically require six (6) semesters with full-time enrollment to complete all requirements. Although all students must begin the program inthe summer semester, sequences may vary slightly due to different background courses orindividual student preferences.

b) Students with bachelor degrees in other areas who must complete the 24 credit hours ofprerequisite courses in speech-language pathology and audiology background coursework(listed on page 3) prior to being formally admitted to and beginning the Speech-LanguagePathology graduate program will typically require eight (8) semesters with full-time enrollment– 2 semesters to complete prerequisite courses and, if admitted, 6 semesters to completegraduate program requirements.

*These guidelines are based on assumption of continuous full-time enrollment in order to maintainoptimal course sequencing and reasonable availability for practicum assignments in order to completethe required 400 clock hours of practicum experience. Students whose enrollments are interrupted orreduced or whose availability for practicum assignments is limited may require prolonged programs.

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I verify that all information provided on this application and related materials are accurate and I understand the preconditions set forth on the preceding page.

____________________________________________ _______________________ Signature Date

Personal Statement: Given the preconditions described on page 5, please, describe your interests and goals with regard to completing a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology at UCO. Your statement may be handwritten on this page or composed on computer on separate pager. Please restrict your personal statement to no more than two sides of letter-size paper using 12-pt font with double line spacing.

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UCO ID # __________________

Name:__________________________________________________________________________ Last (Maiden) First M.I.

For Program Use ONLY:

Overall GPA: ________________ as of _______________ based on _______________ Sem/Yr Credits

GPA 60 hrs: ________________

GPA in SLP: ________________

GRE Verbal: _________ Quant _________ Analys ________ Sum of 2 highest: *_________ *The GRE is not required for admission; however, a total of 1000 or greater on the two highest areas of the GREmay be used to admit a student who does not meet GPA requirements on a probationary, space available basis.

Mean Interpersonal Skills/Scholastic Ratings: ____________

Admission Status:

________ Accepted into Graduate College -______ Hrs. Pre-requisites Needed

________ Accepted into SLP Graduate Program - _______ Beginning semester

________ Not Accepted - Recommendations: __________________________

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Graduate Assistantship Application

UCO Speech-Language Pathology

Application Deadline: Deadlines for applications to be received by the SLP Program is the same as for graduate

admissions. GA application materials can be included with graduate admission materials. Recommendations

submitted for graduate admission can include reporting on your potential to serve as a Graduate Assistant for the

GA application. GA recommendations may also be submitted separately. Availability contingent upon funding.

GA positions require 10 or 15 hours per week. Monthly pay (paid in bi-weekly checks) is approximately $400 for

10-hour positions and $600 for 15-hour positions per week. Partial tuition waivers are also provided for those in 10

and 15 hour positions. Some graduate assistant appointments will be for both semesters and others may be for

either Fall or Spring. Specific start dates will be announced in the summer. Applicants who have submitted all

required materials (listed below) to the SLP Program must be interviewed prior to final selections. The graduate

admissions interview can also serve as the initial interview for a Graduate Assistant position.

Application Materials: All application files for graduate assistant position MUST contain: 1) This completed

application form; 2) an application letter describing your background, interests, relevant skills, and financial

needs; 3) a current resume

Graduate Assistantships: Graduate assistantships require various duties associated with each position (described

on the next page) and in turn provide a tuition waiver and bi-weekly salary. Duties generally associated with

graduate assistant positions are described below. Indicate which GA position(s) you are interested in, ranking

them 1-3 in order of interest:

____ Speech & Hearing Clinic GA: (1, 15-hours per week position) Assist the Clinic Coordinator in scheduling

client appointments, maintaining clinic supplies and materials, performing initial client intake interviews, managing

client records, etc. Duties begin one week prior to and end one week following each semester.

____ OSD Edmond Regional Preschool Classroom GA: (typically 4, 10-hours per week positions) Assist the

teacher of the preschool in preparing classroom activities, attending to preschoolers’ nutritional and hygienic needs,

maintaining the classroom and materials, etc. Schedule generally follows Edmond Public Schools calendar.

____ Inez Miller Research GA: (2, 10-hours per week positions available.) Assist the holder of the Inez Miller

Endowed Chair in developing and managing computerized research information, conducting scholarly searches

(library and Internet), coordinating meetings and conferences, etc. Schedule arranged according to GAs’ semester

schedules.

Applicant Information:

Name:_________________________________________________________ UCO ID______________________

Mailing Address:____________________________________ City ____________________ State ______ Zip __________

Permanent Address: _________________________________ City ____________________ State ______ Zip __________

Home Phone: ( ) ____________________________ Work Phone ( ) ______________________________

Are you employed? _________ If so, in what capacity? _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Would this employment continue while serving as a graduate assistant: _________________________________________

The following information is voluntary and requested only in accordance with the 1968 Civil Rights Amendment Act. If you choose to

respond, please, check one or more of the following indicating your ethnic/cultural background:

White, non-Hispanic African-American Hispanic

Asian or Pacific Islander Non-resident Alien Native American or AlaskanName of tribe: _______________

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Job Descriptions for SLP Graduate Assistant Positions

Job Descriptions for SLP Graduate Assistant Positions*

Inez Miller Endowed Chair GA: (two 10-hour GA positions)

Inez Miller Endowed Chair Graduate Assistants are assigned to assist the Director and/or Holder of the Endowed Chair. In

addition to assisting with the annual Inez Miller Conference on Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Graduate

Assistants (GAs) will assist with projects proposed by the Director and/or Holder of the Endowed Chair, as well as those

developed within the program by faculty. Inez Miller GAs should be capable of working independently once given an

assignment and should have at least beginning-level computer skills. A schedule for weekly meetings and timelines for projects

will be arranged each semester based on each GA’s schedule and his or her faculty supervisor. The GAs will generally be

required to obligate approximately 10 hours per week toward the projects being addressed that semester.

Oklahoma School for the Deaf Edmond Regional Preschool GA: (four 10-hour per week GA positions)

Graduate assistants in the OSD Edmond Regional Preschool are supported each semester through an annual contract with

Department of Rehabilitative Services/Oklahoma School for the Deaf. The GAs are engaged in assisting the Teacher of the

Deaf, who is employed by DRS/OSD. Preschool GAs must have at least beginner-level skills in Signing Exact English. The

Preschool serves children from a number of school districts in and around the metropolitan area who are hearing impaired and

may present with other challenging conditions as well. The schedule for the preschool generally follows the calendar for

Edmond Public Schools. For classroom GAs, a proportion of the assigned hours in the preschool will translate into a specified

number of clock hours that are counted toward practicum requirements.

The duties of the GAs include the following:

1. Assisting with the daily classroom management activities to include

a. greeting children as they arrive and leave the preschool;

b. preparing and serving snacks;

c. accompanying children to restroom, playground;

d. assisting with classroom and child clean up.

2. Developing teaching materials and activities for group sessions.

3. Providing ongoing language stimulation.

4. Assisting with hearing evaluations, tympanograms, and hearing assistive technology.

UCO Speech & Hearing Clinic GA: (one 15-hour per week GA position – available Fall, Spring, and Summer)

The UCO Speech & Hearing Clinic GA assists the Clinical Coordinator and faculty of the Speech-Language Pathology

program in maintaining the operations of the UCO Speech & Hearing Clinic. The duties of the S&H Clinic GA require that

person to understand terms and concepts related to procedures in the evaluation and treatment of speech language disorders so

that he/she can effectively assist the Clinic Coordinator. In addition, the GA must interact and consult with the public in a

knowledgeable manner that reflects the professionalism expected in a clinical facility. Duties begin one week prior to and end

one week following each semester. The GA must have completed a practicum rotation in the UCO Clinic. A three-quarter time

GA will be expected to obligate 15 hours per week to assisting in the Speech & Hearing Clinic.

Responsibilities include at least the following:

1. Assisting in scheduling individual client appointments for bi-weekly sessions in the clinic for treatment of speech-

language disorders in children and adults.

2. Assisting with development of materials related to scheduling individual client appointments:

a. Develop room schedules based on client needs & limitations.

b. Establish and maintain secure individual client records.

c. Assist in promulgating information to clients and supervisors.

d. Maintain/inventory clinical supplies and materials based on needs of clinicians and clients.

3. Assisting with scheduling screening and evaluation procedures.

a. Obtain initial contact information through interviewing clients or facilities requesting services.

b. Contact clients and facilities to assist in assignment of clinicians and supervisors.

c. Assist in scheduling Screenings at Preschools/Daycares throughout the Edmond and north OKC area.

*Contingent upon funding. Job descriptions are not all inclusive nor exclusive.

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Scott F. McLaughlin Endowed Scholarship Application – 2020-2021

University of Central Oklahoma Speech-Language Pathology

Applications must be RECEIVED BY February 1, 2020 to be considered.

Dr. Scott F. McLaughlin joined the UCO Speech-Language Pathology program as faculty in 1983 and served as

Program Director from 1990 to 2014. Dr. McLaughlin was dedicated to the program that evolved at UCO. Over the years

the quality and reputation of the program grew with the help of many invaluable colleagues. Dr. McLaughlin loved

teaching due to the high quality of students attracted to the program. As he retired, Dr. McLaughlin established his

scholarship to ensure that the graduate program would be able to continue attracting and supporting the best students.

The Scott F. McLaughlin Endowed Scholarship is available to both INCOMING graduate students (those who

will be first year students during 2020-21) and to CONTINUING graduate students (those who will be second year

students during 2020-21). Selection of recipients will be based on ACADEMIC MERIT and/or FINANCIAL NEED.

Please submit this completed application by the due date. Materials already on file with graduate program applications

will also be considered in making selections.

Mail or hand deliver completed application items to:

Dr. Linda Sealey



100 N. University Drive, Box 80

Edmond, OK 73034

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE

Name: ______________________________________________________ UCO ID#:_________________________

Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:__________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _________________ Work/Cell Phone: ______________________ Email:______________________

Marital Status: __________ If married, spouse’s name: _________________________________________________

If applicable, spouse’s occupation / employment status: __________________________________________________

Are you currently employed? ______ Yes _______No If so, how many hours per week do you work?________

Who is your employer? ________________________________ What is your position?_________________________

Do you plan to continue working in the next school year _____Yes ____ No If yes, how many hours per week______

Will you pay in-state tuition during the next academic year: ________Yes _______No

Are you currently receiving any UCO Academic Scholarships? ________Yes _______No

If Yes, please list the Scholarship Name(s) & Amount

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of hours in which you expect to enroll for the next year: Fall ________ Spring___________

Projected Enrollments for the next Academic Year:

Fall Semester Spring Semester

_________________________________________ _______________________________________________

_________________________________________ _______________________________________________

_________________________________________ _______________________________________________

_________________________________________ _______________________________________________

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Campus Organizations and Program Activities and Offices Held:

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Awards & Honors:

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The following information is voluntary and requested only in accordance with the 1968 Civil Rights Amendment Act:

Sex:

_____ 1. Male _____ 2. Female

Ethnic Background:

_____ 1. White, Non-Hispanic _____ 2. African-American _____ 3. Hispanic

_____ 4. Asian or Pacific Islander _____ 5. Non-resident Alien _____ 6. Native American/Alaskan

For information purposes, is your parent(s) or grandparent(s) a UCO/Central State graduate?

_____Yes ____No

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Applicant’s Signature Date

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