Academic Progression Policy
Students are required to complete all designated courses in the major.
- Prior to admission into SLP 4400 Introduction to Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology I or SLP 4420 Introduction to Clinical Intervention and Interprofessional Collaboration, students must have completed the following classes:
- SLP 2710 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- SLP 2730 Phonetics and Vocal Patterns
- SLP 2740 Disorders of Communication I
- SLP 3720 Language Acquisition
- SLP 3740 Disorders of Communication II
- SLP 3750 Evaluation and Treatment Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
- SLP 3760 Clinical Experiences with the Speech, Language and Hearing Impaired
- A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in each of these classes in order to progress into SLP 4400 or SLP 4420.
- In order to enroll in SLP 4400, students must apply for Clinical Privileges according to the announced schedule. Please obtain an application from the department. A minimum overall GPA of 2.8 and a minimum of 3.0 in Speech-Language Pathology must be attained in order to apply for Clinical Privileges. Please see the Speech Center Director to obtain an Undergraduate Application for Clinical Privileges.
- The Advanced Writing course for Related Requirements must be met with a grade of "C" or better.
- Students need to enroll and successfully complete SLP 4400 with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 in order to obtain letters of recommendation from CSD faculty for graduate school in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Failure to Attain the Minimum Grade Requirements
Any Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology course in which a student attained a grade below a "C" may be repeated once in order to attain the required grade of "C". Failure to attain the minimum grade when taking the course for the second time necessitates withdrawal from the program.
A maximum of two Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology courses may be repeated to achieve the minimum grade of "C".
If a student attains a grade of "C-" or below in a third Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology course they will be asked to withdraw from the program.
Students who withdraw from the program for academic failure will not be readmitted.
Students may withdraw from any Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology course no more than once.
Transfer Students
Transfer students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor in the Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Program promptly upon admission to Molloy University.
Given the rigorous expectations of the Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Program, transfer students are required to carefully evaluate their academic needs in consultation with an advisor. The Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Program will make every effort to accommodate student needs, while adhering to the Policy of Academic Progression in the Major. Completion of program requirements within a specific number of semesters will be dependent upon individual situations.