»Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Spring 2014 Cohort
Term 1: January 3, 2014-February 22, 2014
Term 2: March 7, 2014-April 26, 2014
Term 3: May 9, 2014-June 28, 2014
Term 4: July 11, 2014-August 30, 2014
Term 5: September 12, 2014-November 1, 2014

Fall 2013-2014 Cohort
Term 1: August 23, 2013-October 12, 2013
Term 2: October 25-December 14, 2013
Term 3: January 3, 2014-February 22, 2014
Term 4: March 7, 2014-April 26, 2014
Term 5: May 9, 2014-June 28, 2014

Spring 2013 Cohort
Term 1: January 4-February 23, 2013
Term 2: March 8-April 27, 2103
Term 3: May 10-June 29, 2013
Term 4: July 12-August 31, 2013
Term 5: September 13-November 2, 2013

Fall 2012-2013 Cohort
Term 1: August 24-October 13, 2012
Term 2: October 26-December 15, 2012
Term 3: January 4-February 23, 2013
Term 4: March 8-April 27, 2013
Term 5: May 10-June 29, 2013

Please note a weekend after each term is given off.

Effective September 1, 2014

Incoming and prospective graduate students for 2014 need to be aware of ASHA’s new standards for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP.  The major change is contained within ASHA’s Standard IV-A: 

 “Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of statistics and the biological, physical and social/behavioral sciences.”

Learn More About the 2014 ASHA SLP Certification Standards

Overview of the Post-Bac Communication Sciences & Disorders courses.  Two courses will be taught each term for a total of 30 credits*.   Each course is 3 units.

Term 1:
CSDX 9001     Overview of Communication Disorders
CSDX 9002     Phonetics

Term 2:
CSDX 9003     Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders and Phonology
CSDX 9004     Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing, Hearing

Term 3:
CSDX 9005     Introduction to Child Language Acquisition and Development
CSDX 9006     Clinical Methods and Procedures

Term 4:
CSDX 9007     Speech Science
CSDX 9008     Neurology and Neurogenic Disorders

Term 5:
CSDX 9019     Audiology and Audiometer
CSDX 9020     Voice, Fluency Disorders, and Aural Rehabilitation

*Credits are professional development only, specific to Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program and do not carry academic degree credit.  A transcript of program courses and credits are obtainable.  

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in a field other than Speech Language Pathology or Communication Disorders
• Applicants MUST have a minimum 3.0 GPA from your undergraduate work.
• Submit an online application to the cohort Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Submit a resume including documentation of experience in field (volunteer or paid), may be submitted through the online application
• Submit a 1500-word minimum Statement of Intent which describes your interest to become a Speech/Language Pathologist, may be submitted through the online application
• Submit two strong letters of recommendation, including one from an academic source describing your professional and academic abilities, may be submitted through the online application.   
• Submit official transcripts from all accredited institutions attended. Mail transcripts to:

                     Chapman University
                     Office of Graduate Admissions/Attn: Eva Yen
                     One University Drive
                     Orange, CA 92866

• In-person interview will occur with selected prospective students after initial screening of application material

Students admitted to the program must receive a "B" grade or better in each course and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to apply for graduate school at Chapman University.  A Certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of the required 30 credits of coursework.  Completion of this program with a Certificate does not guarantee admission to Chapman University's Master's Degree Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Mary Ellen Hood, M.S. CCC-SLP
CSDX-9001 Overview of Communication Disorders
Ms. Hood has an M.S. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Redlands. She is the former Executive Director, Clinical Services of the Newport Therapy Center from 1993-2010 where she directed and managed four clinics and personnel in various community settings (clinic, hospital, schools).  She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license.  She has been the recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from CASHA-District 8 in 2009. Ms. Hood has a wealth of clinical experiences as well as previous teaching experience in Master’s programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders at other local universities. Ms. Hood has been instrumental in the development of the syllabi and background work for this post-bacc program and will be providing some administrative oversight for this certificate program.

Susan Fosnot, Ph.D. CCC-SLP (Fall 2012 Cohort)
CSDX-9002 Phonetics
Dr. Fosnot has a Ph.D. from the University of Texas At Dallas in Communication Disorders. Dr. Fosnot is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California State license. She was awarded a pre-doctoral research grant and four post-doctoral research grants and is the author of several papers and scholarly articles. Among her professional accomplishments, Dr. Fosnot has had more than 20 refereed publications appear in the most scholarly journals in the field. She is the author of the book, The Fluency Development System for Young Children.  Currently, she is a private practitioner in Woodland Hills, California.  Dr. Fosnot teaches regularly in Chapman’s Master’s program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Kathleen Wohlgemuth (Spring 2013 Cohort)
CSDX-9002 Phonetics
Ms. Wohlgemuth has a M.A. in Communicative Disorders from California State University, Fullerton. She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license. Her professional experience includes: member of the brain injury rehabilitation team, panel member –cleft palate team for Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Long Beach. She has worked as a program specialist, speech-language pathologist and DHH coordinator for Anaheim Union High School District.  Ms. Wohlgemuth is a part-time faculty/lecturer for California State University, Fullerton’s Department of Human Communication Studies.

Paula Horner, Ph.D. CCC-SLP
CSDX-9003 Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders and Phonology  
Dr. Horner has a Ph.D. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from The Ohio State University. She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license. Dr. Horner has been a consultant for Speech Pathology Associates in Irvine, a researcher with NIH Infant Autism Research project, an Assistant Professor of Communication Disorders at the University of Redlands and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as well as a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary. She has various publications and jury-reviewed presentations. She has two manuscripts in preparation.  

Therese Cooper, M.A. CCC-SLP
CSDX-9004 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing, Hearing
Mrs. Therese Cooper has an M.A. in Communication Disorders from Whittier College.  She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license.  Her professional experience includes working in the psychiatric center at College Hospital of Cerritos, transitional living center/head injury program/vocational rehab at Casa Colina in Pomona, various skilled nursing facilities and acute hospitals in Orange County, assisted living facilities, and private practice.  Her current primary focus is Dysphagia, cognitive deficits, neurological disorders, Alzheimer’s and dementia in the geriatric population.  She also supervises CFY’s and advanced clinic graduate students.   Therese Cooper has a wealth of clinical experience as well as previous teaching experience in Neurology and Neurogenic Disorders, and Anatomy and Physiology of Speech, Swallowing and Hearing.  

Cynthia Wineinger, M.S. CCC-SLP
CSDX 9005 Introduction to Child Language Acquisition and Development
Ms. Wineinger has a M.S. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Redlands. She is a Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Redlands where she has been teaching upper division and graduate courses in Communication Disorders since 1988. She is also the Executive Director of Academic Networks in Anaheim since 2003.  Ms. Wineinger is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license. She has various clinical experiences with University of California FOR OC Kids Neurodevelopmental Center in Orange, CA; private practice in family-centered therapy home programs for young children with Autism and individual therapy through the Providence Speech and Hearing Center in Orange. She has also supervised graduate and undergraduate clinicians. Ms. Wineinger is also involved in scholarly/professional presentations.

Lauren Franke, Psy.D., CCC-SP
CSDX-9006 Clinical Methods and Procedures
Dr. Franke is a speech language pathologist and a clinical psychologist.  She received her doctorate from Pepperdine University in 1991. She has had more than 30 years experience as a practitioner, educator, consultant and researcher. Her research and practice have focused on story-based language intervention to help students with complicated language needs develop language, social communication, play and literacy skills.  Lauren has developed a story-based intervention framework and interactive story-based software for computer-assisted instruction and she continues to consult in this area.  Lauren speaks regularly on topics related to story-based language intervention, assessment, social skills, and supporting students with ASD in accessing the curriculum.

Lisa Y. Torres, MA, CCC-SLP
CSDX-9007 Speech Science
Ms. Torres has been a certified and licensed speech language pathologist for over 20 years and is currently working for the medical device manufacturer CareFusion as the Market Manager for Alternate Care Ventilation.  Ms. Torres served as the Vice President of Passy-Muir, Inc. for 14 years where she earned international recognition as a clinical educator providing numerous lectures and inservices on the topic of tracheostomy and ventilator rehabilitation at medical schools, hospitals, state conferences and national conventions.  She has worked with tracheostomized and ventilator dependent patients at both pediatric and adult rehabilitation settings, including University of California, Irvine Medical Center and Santa Ana Unified School District. Ms. Torres is the past recipient of the California State Speech Language and Hearing Association District 8 Outstanding Service Award (2008) and Outstanding Achievement Award (2004).

Amanda Wolfgang, M.S. CCC-SLP
CSDX-9008 Neurology and Neurogenic Disorders
Ms. Wolfgang earned her M.S. in Communication Sciences from the University of Texas at Dallas. She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license. She is currently the Director of Clinical Services for the Newport Language and Speech Centers/Newport Therapy Centers in Mission Viejo. Previously, she was a Speech Therapy Supervisor-Mission Hospital, CHOC, in a Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center.  Ms. Wolfgang has a rich background in diagnostics and treatment to adult and pediatric outpatients, acute inpatients and to interdisciplinary trauma and stroke teams as well as supervised graduate student interns and clinical fellows. She is involved professionally in ASHA and CSHA.

Christine Switzer, M.A., CCC-SLPMs.
CSDX 9019 Audiology and Audiometry (co-taught with Dr. Abramson)
Switzer has a M.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Montana, Missoula. She is a licensed and clinically certified speech language pathologist and holds a California state license. She is also an Orofacial Myologist and her specializations are in aural habilitation, SEE sign language, autism, oromyofunctional disorders, early intervention and preschool language. She has maintained a private practice in Orange County since 1985. Her previous employment as a Speech Language Pathologist was in Medical Centers/Hospitals in Southern California and Denver, CO.

Dr. Maria Abramson, Au. D., CCC-A, FAAA
Dr. Abramson has a Doctor of Audiology degree from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Health Sciences. She is a licensed and a clinically certified audiologist (CCC-A) with American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and with the state of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. She also is a Fellow in the American Academy of Audiology.  With more than thirty years of experience, Dr. Abramson provides audiologic services to adults and children throughout Orange County. She is also on staff at seven hospitals with extensive experience in hearing assessments for adults. Dr. Abramson has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from CSHA (2001) for Pediatric Hearing Aid Fitting. She is the author of the diagnostic and therapeutic Basic Auditory Training (BAT) Program.

CSDX-9020 Voice and Fluency Disorders
Dr. Lisa LaSalle is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist with specialty training in stuttering and fluency disorders. She earned her Master’s degree from University of Virginia in 1986 and her PhD from Syracuse University in 1993.  Dr. LaSalle has taught in graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders full-time and as an adjunct professor for twenty years and is currently a full-time Professor at University of Redlands.  Her research interests have focused on individuals who stutter, concomitant disorders associated with stuttering and a fluency disorder known as cluttering.  Dr. LaSalle has co-authored papers in Journal of Fluency Disorders, Journal of Speech Language Hearing Research and other journals.  She is currently mentoring students on a research project aimed at better understanding the relationships between language, phonology, and fluency among normally fluent two- to four-year-olds.

Tuition & Fees

Provided below is a breakdown of tuition and possible expenses you can expect to incur in this program.

Tuition                     $12,000  ($400/credit; 30 credits total)
Books                          1,800
Parking                          150
Transportation              2,500
Personal                      1,500
TOTAL:                      17,950

Tuition will be billed term by term.  Each term consists of 2 courses ($1200/course).  Balance will be due prior to the start of each term.

Parking

The parking fee will be billed to your student account in two installments of $75 each.  You must register your vehicle through Public Safety.  When payment has been made and your vehicle is registered, please pick up your parking sticker from the Public Safety Office.  NOTE: Students who begin the cohort in the Fall will use the same parking sticker throughout the program.  Students who begin in the Spring (January) will pick up a parking permit in January and will need to pick up a new sticker in August, after the 2nd installment payment has been paid.

Drops & Withdrawals:  The tuition refunding deadlines differ from the academic (Orange Campus) deadlines for dropping/adding classes and withdrawing from the University.  Each student is responsible for knowing and understanding these deadlines.  Petitioning to drop or withdraw after these deadlines does not affect the student’s financial obligations.  The tuition policy is: 100% refund prior to the start of the first class; 90% refund up through the 7^th day of class (the second weekend); and no refund after that time. Drops & withdrawals are based term by term.
 

Effective Fall 2013:
As of Fall 2013, a new drop & withdrawal policy for the Post-Baccalaureate CSD Certificate program will be in effect.  The new tuition policy will be: 100% refund prior to the start of the first class; 80% refund up through the 10^th day of the term.  No refund after that time.  Drops & withdrawals are base term by term.

Refunds are based term by term.  Exceptions are approved and determined by the Director of the Office of Extended Education.

Federal Financial Aid is not available for Post-Baccalaureate students enrolled through Extended Education.  A FAFSA application is not relevant.

Private loans can be secured for this program.  Below are private loans available for Post-Baccalaureate study/continuing education.  For more information regarding Private/Alternative Loans please visit the Financial Aid website or you may click on the options below.  Please note the disbursement date is the date your disbursement check is mailed to Chapman Univeristy.  Delivery times may take 7-10 business days.  Disbursements are not directly deposited into your Chapman student account.  Please allow ample time for delivery & to ensure payment is made on time.

Sallie Mae - Smart Option Loan

Please note the following when completing your Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan:

• School: Chapman University Extended Education
• Academic Dates: Start/End dates of cohort
• Major Course of Study: Continuing Education

Wells Fargo Bank - Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Please note the following when completing your Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan application:

• School: Chapman University Extended Education (Orange)
• Program: Career/Technical/Continuing Ed
• Check box: I am pursuing a degree, license, or multi-course certificate
• Grade Level: 5th Year Undergraduate
• Field of Study: Other - Description: Post-Baccalaureate Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Enrollment Status: Full-Time

NOTE: Discover Bank - Discover Student Student Loan is NOT available to Extended Education students. 

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (SLPA) CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM
 
This additional Certificate Program is only offered to students who have successfully completed Chapman University’s Post Baccalaureate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  

SLPA certification training is a two course program that provides the coursework and the required fieldwork training hours to become a licensed Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This program has been approved by the State of California’s Medical Assurance Board which issues the professional license. This professional training program prepares the student to work as a speech-language pathology assistant under the direct supervision of speech language pathologist in a variety of medical, clinical and educational settings.   

The required courses are:  
CSDX 9011:  Speech-Language Pathology Foundations for Clinical Practice for Assistants
CSDX 9012:  Clinical Fieldwork for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants  

This Program provides and assigns the fieldwork experience for the students.  Supervision is provided by both Chapman University’s fieldwork supervisor and the placement site will provide the hands-on supervision.

Q: I have a 2.99 GPA.  Can I still apply to the Post Bac CSD Program?
A: Applicants must have a minimum undergrad GPA of 3.0 to apply to Chapman University’s Post Bac Communication Sciences and Disorders Program. Though each applicant is reviewed holistically, your undergrad GPA will also be evaluated when applying to a master’s program in CSD. We feel it would be a disservice to the applicant if we accept below the requirement because we know that graduate programs in Communication Sciences are very competitive. Courses taken post undergrad will not be calculated into your undergrad GPA. Your undergrad GPA must be a minimum of 3.0 to apply. You may want to research other institutions that have alternate requirements.  

Q: Can I work full-time and attend the Post Bac CSD cohort program?
A: The Post Bac CSD cohort meets Fridays 5:00pm – 9:30pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The course is designed so students may choose to work full-time. The program is intensive, so it’s up to the student to decide if a full-time work schedule and the Post Bac CSD program is manageable.  

Q: I’ve taken a couple of the courses at another university. Can these courses be transferred?
A: No.  Our Post Bac CSD Program is a cohort program. All students must successfully complete all 10 courses to receive a certificate.  

Q: I just need to take one of the courses you offer?  How can I register?
A: We do not offer these courses as individual courses. These courses are taught in a cohort and all 10 courses must be completed to receive a certificate.  

Q: Can I apply for financial aid?
A: Unfortunately, federal financial aid is not available for post-baccalaureate students enrolled through Extended Education. A FAFSA application is not relevant.  

Q: How can I finance my tuition?
A: Private loans can be secured for this program. Please review the private loan options under the “Financing Your Education” tab above.  

Q: Is the total amount of tuition due in full before the program begins?
A: No.  Our program is divided into 5 terms, 2 courses per term. Students will be registered (by the Office of Extended Education) the month prior to the beginning of each term for 2 courses each term. Payment for each term is due prior to the start of the term.  

Term 1: CSDX 9001, CSDX 9002
Term 2: CSDX 9003, CSDX 9004
Term 3: CSDX 9005, CSDX 9006
Term 4: CSDX 9007, CSDX 9008
Term 5: CSDX 9019, CSDX 9020  

Q: Are GRE scores required?
A: For Chapman University’s Post Bac CSD program, GRE scores are not required.  

Q: I’m on the Apply Yourself website, about to start my application. Do I complete the CSDCAS application?
A: No. The CSDCAS application is the application for the master’s program.  When on the Apply Yourself website, please create an account and begin the “Graduate” Application.  

Q: On the online application, do I mark part-time or full-time?
A: Full-time.  

Q: I haven’t attended school in quite some time. I don’t have current connections to provide a recommendation letter from an academic resource.
A: Do you volunteer? Work at a school?  A supervisor who knows your work ethics and/or interest in this program would be an eligible resource.  

Q: After I successfully complete the Post-Bac CSD program with Chapman University, am I guaranteed a spot in the Chapman University CSD master’s program?
A: Unfortunately, no.  The master’s program in CSD at Chapman is a completely separate process. All students must complete an application to the master’s program.  

Q: Will my certificate in Chapman University’s Post Bac CSD program, make me eligible to apply to a master’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program at any university that offers the program?
A: Yes.  

Q: Can I apply to graduate school before I finish the program?
A: Yes, you may apply, but consider what will make you a strong contender because graduate programs are highly competitive.  

Q: What makes this post bac program different from other programs?
A: This is a cohort model and there are no additional admits to the class once it begins. Faculty, in addition to teaching in the program, also have ‘real world’ work experience. This brings an interesting, insightful and helpful perspective to the program. It is an ‘intense’ course of study.  Classes meet on the weekends for 10 months and then you have completed the certificate program. Students are assured of getting classes and finishing the Program with the timeframe provided. SLPA training certificate program is also available.  

Q: How many students per class?
A: Average class size is 30.  

Q: Do I have to apply for Chapman’s SLPA training program separately from post bac?
A: Yes, This is a separate program.  

Q: What is the format of these classes?
A: Lecture model with in-class activities and guest lecturers.

Q: I'm still finishing up my undergrad, can I still apply to Chapman's Post-Bac CSD program?
A: Yes, you may apply while finishing your undergrad.  If accepted into the Post-Bac CSD program, you will receive a "conditional approval" until undergrad work is completed and official transcripts are submitted.  All undergrad work needs to be completed prior to the start of the program admitted into. 

Office of Extended Education
(714) 997-6566
CUExtendedEd@chapman.edu

Administrative Assistant
Christy Dumaual
dumaual@chapman.edu

Program Manager
Mary Ellen Hood, M.S., CCC-SLP
hood@chapman.edu

Director
Ellen Curtis-Pierce, Ph.D.