WELCOME to The University of CincinnatiCommunication Sciences & Disorders

Graduate Information Session

Audiology (AuD, PhD)Speech-Language Pathology (MA, PhD)

Speech, Language, and Hearing Science (PhD)

Advantages of a profession in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology

• Rewarding helping profession

• Creativity, research

• Recession proof/increased demand

• Competitive salaries

• Flexibility

• Wide variety of opportunities in the work setting

• Community involvement

• Engaging profession, members are passionately involved.

Who are UC students?

• Traditional On Campus Students – 46 first year SLP graduate students – 13 first year AuD graduate students

• Leveling Students• Distance Learning Students

– Ohio, Kentucky,– West Virginia, Indiana– New York/Israel

Leveling Students • Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in

communication sciences and disorders

• Need pre-requisite courses in CSD and in some other areas listed on website

• Students can apply to the graduate program without completion of pre-requisite courses; however, prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start date of the graduate program.

• Contact Dr. Carney Sotto <sottocd@uc.edu>

SLP MA students

• Major coursework in first year• Practicum each semester

– Hearing Screenings

• Two full time placements in second year: – Health Care– Schools

• Clinical Fellowship

•2 year full time curriculum Fall 1st year through Summer 2nd year

AuD Students

• 4 year full time curriculum

•Varied clinical experiences

• Capstone Research Project

• 4th year full-time Clinical Externship

What distinguishes our programs?

National student organization of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• National Chapter of the Year TWICE!• National Advisor of the Year

NSSLHA

What do we do:

•Advocate for the rights, interests, welfare of student pursuing careers in audiology and speech-language pathology•Provide discounts for educational resources•Network with students and professionals•Attend state and national conferences•Fundraise for individuals with communication disorders•Volunteer at nursing homes, clinical sites, Ronald McDonald House, etc.•Organize orientation picnic for all first year graduate students•Organize department banquet

What distinguishes our programs?

National student organization of the American Academy of Audiology.

What do we do:•Participate in activities that promote and advance the profession of audiology•Provide services, information, education, representation, and advocacy for audiology. •Provide discounts for educational resources•Network with students and professionals•Attend state and national conferences•Fundraise for individual with hearing problems•Organize orientation picnic for First Year AuD students•Organize AuD White Coat Ceremony

What distinguishes our program?

• Advocating concerns

• Funding research and travel

• Facilitating networking

UC Graduate student organization promoting graduate students both socially and academically by:

Current Research

Augmentative & Alternative Communication & Aphasia Lab

Voice and Swallowing

Telehealth

• AHRQ: UC and CCHMC (Voice); UC Clinic (Speech)

Current Research

The Human Auditory Evoked Potential (HAEP) Lab Evoked Auditory Response (EAR) Lab

Current Research

Speech ScienceSpeech Sound DisordersUltrasound for /r/ therapy

Current ResearchChild Language & Literacy LabResearch in Headstart

PeDLLS LabResearch in Jamaica

What distinguishes our programs?

FETCH LABDedicated to the advancement of the understanding of animal hearing and animal vocalization through research, education and collaboration.

Clinical service available: –Canine hearing screening (ABR-BAER) –Canine hearing assessment–Canine auditory imaging –Canine genetic research –Training & behavior consult –Zoo & Aquarium bioacoustical mapping; exhibit acoustics –Marine mammal hearing & cognition testing –Animal vocalization classification / conservation acoustics

Facility for the Education and Testing of Canine Hearing and Lab Animal Bioacoustics

What distinguishes our programs?

• U.S. News and World Report Top Rankings

o Speech Language Pathology Ranked 2nd in Ohio Ranked 38th in the nation

o Audiology Ranked 40th in the nation

What distinguishes our programs?

• Highly Qualified Faculty – Connected to the clinical practice

– Real world is brought into the classroom

– Breadth of experiences and future referral source

– Connections with many professional organizations

– Networking and course work with national experts

– Specialized professors offering unique classes

– Team teaching and collaborative research

Our FacultyKatheryn Bachmann, Ph.D.Audiology

Lesley Raisor, Becker, Ph.D.Child Language, Literacy

Krista Beyrer, M.A.Clinical Supervisor, CHAT Group Coordinator

Suzanne Boyce, Ph.D.Speech Science, Linguistics

Phyllis Breen, M.A.Clinic Director, Practicum Coordinator

John Clark, Ph.D.Kenneth Donnelly Audiology Clinic DirectorAdult Audiological Rehabilitation, Counseling, Practice Management

Sandra Combs, Ph.D.Child Language, Literacy

Nancy Creaghead, Ph.D.Child Language, Literacy, Speech Sound Disorders

Aimee Dietz, Ph.D.Neuro Language, Neuro Speech

Sally Disney, M.S.Ohio Distance Learning Program Coordinator

Sandra Grether, Ph.D.Augmentative/Alternative Communication

Amy Hobek, Ph.D.Child Language, Multicultural Issues

Lisa Hunter, Ph.D.Pediatric Audiology, Newborn Screenings

Robert Keith, Ph.D.Audiology, Central Auditory Disorders

Lisa Kelchner, Ph.D.Voice and Swallowing

Bernice Klaben, Ph.D. Voice and Swallowing

Our FacultyAnn Kummer, Ph.D.Craniofacial Anomalies

Rochel Lazwenik, Ph.D.Child Language

Claire Miller, Ph.D.Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing

Erin Redle, Ph.D.Childhood Apraxia

Lindsay Riegler, Ph.D.Traumatic Brain Injury

Noah Silbert, Ph.D.Linguistics and Statistics

Peter Scheifele, Ph.D., LCDR USN (Ret.) Hearing Science, Anatomy and PhysiologyAnimal audiology and vocalization

Sue Schmidlin, M.A. Clinical Supervisor, Speech-Language Pathology

Carolyn Sotto, Ph.D.Child Language, Literacy, Speech Sound Disorders

Janet Stein, M.A.Clinical Supervisor, Audiology

Gloria Valencia, M.A. Audiology

Jennifer Vannest, Ph.D.Neuro Bases-Language Development & Disorders, fMRI

Karla Washington, Ph.D.Child Language, Literacy Intervention Outcomes,

Lisa Williamson, M.A. School PracticumHead Start Programs Irving Wollman, M.A.Fluency

Fawen Zhang, Ph.D.Hearing Science

What distinguishes our faculty?National Honors and Awards

ASHA HonorsNancy Creaghead

ASHA FellowsJohn Clark

Nancy CreagheadSally DisneyBob Keith

Laura Kretschmer

AAA HonorsRobert KeithASA Fellow

Suzanne BoyceOrder of the Decibel

Peter ScheifeleASHF Clinical Achievement

Sandi GretherNSSLHA Advisor of the Year

Carney Sotto

What distinguishes our faculty?State Honors and Awards

OSLHA HonorsJohn Clark

Nancy CreagheadSally Disney

Sandra GretherRobert Keith

OSLHA FellowsPhyllis Breen

Nancy CreagheadSally DisneySusan GivlerLisa KelchnerCarney Sotto

What distinguishes our faculty?National Volunteer Leaders

• ASHA President– Nancy Creaghead

• AAA President– Bob Keith

• ARA President– John Clark

• CAPCSD President– Nancy Creaghead

• ASHF Board Chair– Nancy Creaghead

• ABA Chair– John Clark– Robert Keith

• CAA Chair– Nancy Creaghead

• Committees and Boards– Aimee Dietz– Suzanne Boyce– Phyllis Breen– John Clark– Nancy Creaghead– Sally Disney– Sandra Grether– Lisa Kelchner– Robert Keith– Laura Kretschmer– Ann Kummer– Erin Redle– Peter Scheifele– Carney Sotto– Fawen Zhang

What distinguishes our faculty?State Volunteer Leaders

• OSLHA Presidents– Nancy Creaghead– Sally Disney– Sandra Grether– Jo-Anne Prendeville– Sandra Combs– Carney Sotto

• Committees and Boards– Lesley Raisor-Becker– Phyllis Breen– John Clark– Sandra Combs– Nancy Creaghead– Sally Disney– Sandra Grether– Lisa Kelchner– Laura Kretschmer– Sue Schmidlin– Carney Sotto– Fawen Zhang

What distinguishes our faculty?Research and Training Grants

NIHSuzanne Boyce

Aimee DietzSandra Grether

Lisa KelchnerFawen Zhang

US Dept. of EducationNancy Creaghead

Lesley Raisor-Becker

NSFSuzanne Boyce

ASHAPhyllis Breen

Nancy Creaghead

Other John Clark

Robert Keith

What distinguishes our faculty?Publications

• Books– Suzanne Boyce– John Clark– Nancy Creaghead– Aimee Dietz– Robert Keith– Laura Kretschmer

• Book Chapters– Suzanne Boyce– John Clark– Nancy Creaghead– Aimee Dietz– Sandra Grether– Bob Keith– Lisa Kelchner

– Brian Earl– Sandra Grether– Lisa Hunter– Bob Keith– Lisa Kelchner– Laura Kretschmer– Ann Kummer– Erin Redle– Noah Silbert– Carney Sotto– Karla Washington– Jennifer Vannest– Fawen Zhang

– Laura Kretschmer– Erin Redle– Jo-Anne Prendeville– Peter Scheifele– Carney Sotto– Karla Washington– Fawen Zhang

• Journal Articles– Suzanne Boyce– Phyllis Breen– John Clark– Nancy Creaghead– Aimee Dietz– Sally Disney

What distinguishes our faculty?State, National, International Presentations

– Lesley Raisor-Becker– Suzanne Boyce– Phyllis Breen– John Clark– Sandra Combs– Nancy Creaghead– Aimee Dietz– Sally Disney– Brian Earl– Sandra Grether– Amy Hobek– Lisa Hunter

– Robert Keith– Lisa Kelchner– Bernice Klaben– Ann Kummer– Erin Redle– Lindsay Riegler– Sue Schmidlin– Peter Scheifele– Noah Silbert– Carney Sotto– Jennifer Vannest– Karla Washington– Lisa Williamson– Fawen Zhang

What distinguishes our programs?University of Cincinnati

Speech, Language, Hearing Clinic

On campus clinic services:

– Assistive Listening Devices – Audiological Evaluations– Hearing Aid Evaluation & Dispensing– Hearing Protection– Hearing Screenings– Auditory Processing Disorders – Aural Rehabilitation– Augmentative/Alternative Comm.– Accent/Dialect– Speech Sounds Disorders– Fluency Disorders– Language Delay – Language/Learning Based Problems– Neurogenic Communication

Disorders– Traumatic Brain Injury– Voice Disorders

Community Outreach Services:

– UC Arlitt Child and Family Center– UC Day Care– CAA Head Start Programs– Head Start & Preschool Screening– SPARK Program

– CHAT Program– BIG Program– LLEG Program

What distinguishes our programs? Wealth of Practicum Sites

Boone County Public SchoolsCardinal Hill RehabilitationCovington Public SchoolsCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterChildren's Hospital – DaytonCincinnati Head and Neck AssociateCincinnati Center for Developmental DisordersCincinnati Hearing, Speech & Deaf CenterCincinnati Public SchoolsChrist HospitalCleveland Hearing and Speech CenterClermont County Education Service CenterDayton Public SchoolsDrake HospitalENT Associates of CincinnatiENT Associates of DaytonGood Samaritan HospitalHamilton County Education Service CenterHamilton County Board of Mental Retardation

and Development DisordersHead Start Programs

Hopewell Education Resource CenterJewish HospitalKenton County Public SchoolsThe Mercy HospitalsMiami Valley Hospital Newport Public SchoolsThe Hearing and Balance CenterOhio Valley VoicesQueen City ENTRehab ResourcesSt. Elizabeth Hospital St. Rita School for the DeafUniversity of Cincinnati ClinicUniversity HospitalUniversity ENT SpecialistsVeterans Administration Medical Center – CincinnatiVeteran's Administration Medical Center – DaytonWarren County Education Service Center

Research Opportunities• Participation in faculty and PhD student research

– Thesis– Publishable paper– Individual project– Capstone Project (AuD)– Group project– Poster for student and professional conferences

• Research Methods class project– Group project– Poster for student conference

• Combined Clinical and Research Programs– MA/PhD

Scholarships and Internships• 1st Year of Graduate Study for SLP & AuD

– Limited number of partial tuition scholarships available for exceptional candidates

• Bahmann Internships (AuD)• Keith Scholarship (AuD)• Yates Minority Student Funding from the Graduate School

• 2nd Year of Graduate Study for SLP & AuD– Limited number of full and partial tuition scholarships available for

exceptional candidates • V.A. Internships• CCHMC DDBP Internships• Grant Internships• Bahmann Internship (AuD)

Admissions Procedures

1. Submit online application to Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application System (CSDCAS) at http://www.csdcas.org. by January 1, 2016

• Essay questions• Resume information: activities, honors, awards• Three letters of recommendation • Academic courses, grades• Official transcript• Send GRE scores to CSDCAS• Submit application fee to the UC graduate school after receiving

notification from UC (after transcripts are verified by CSDCAS>

Admissions Timeline

• Applications due: January 1, 2016• First acceptance offers: late Feb-early March• First offers student response deadline: April

15• Second round offers: April 16• Second round offers student response: 1 week• Third round offers

Questions?• General

– csd@uc.edu• Audiology

– csd@uc.edu– Robert Keith robert.keith@uc.edu

• Speech-Language Pathology– csd@uc.edu– Nancy Creaghead nancy.creaghead@uc.edu

• Leveling Course Information– Carney Sotto sottocd@ucmail.uc.edu

• Check out our website at cahs.uc.edu/csd

Thank You and Enjoy Your Visit!