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1. What to do if I have advising questions?

Most advising questions can be answered in the following resources.

1. The OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog provides official university policies and detalied information just about everything that you may want to ask. Thus, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that students spend time to get familiar with the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog and make a good use of it.

For example, how to read my DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System)? The answer is very easy to find. >> Simply go to the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog (link shown above) >> Click on the "Advising" option on the top of the left-hand-side column >> And scroll down to the "Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) and How to Use Them" section. >> For detailed information on how to read your DARS, you can also visit DARS Online. This webpage tells you in details on how to read your DARS. This webpage also has a list of FAQs for DARS.

Another example, how to know more about OHIO BRICKS and what classes to take? The answer is very easy to find. >> >> Simply go to the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog webpage (link shown above) >> Scroll down and click on the "OHIO BRICKS" option on the middle of the left-hand-side column. >> This webpage tells you everything about OHIO BRICKS, including links to all classes that can be used to fulfill each specific BRCIKS requirement.

A third example, what if I want to know more information about the HSLS undergraduate program? Again, it is very easy to find such information. >> And Yes! You have gussed it. >> Simply go to the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog webpage (link shown above) >> Scroll down and click on the "Health Sciences and Professions" option on the middle of the left-hand-side column. >> And then scroll down and click on Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences (H.S.L.S.).

It cannot be emphasized enough on how important it is for students to get familiar with the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog. A vast majority of your questions are already answered right there.

2. The CHSP Office of Student Services (Grover Center W370, ☎ 740-593-9336, ✉ chspss@ohio.edu) is committed to promote student success. For CHSP undergraduate students, the Office of Student Services in Grover Center is your go-to for answers and assistance on a wide range of topics:

Academic advising and career resources
Policies, forms, FAQs
Updating major/minor/certificates
Changing catalog year
Pass/fail
Exceeding 20 semester hours of enrollment
Transfer credit
DARS

The CHSP Office of Student Services processes requests such as declaring a minor, course substitution, and DARS adjustment. If you have questions regarding procedures, contact this office directly. Your academic advisor does not process these requests.

3. The Ohio University's webpage for Current Students offers a wide range of resources, services, and opportunities designed for our students. You can use this page to access frequently used resources and campus offices, and to stay up to date with the latest news and events on campus.

If your questions cannot be answered by consulting all these resources, you should contact Caela Chadwell at chadwelc@ohio.edu (if you are a freshman) or your academic advisor (if you are a sophomore, junior, or senior). If you do not know who your advisor is, you can find your advisor's name and related information by logging into your MyOHIO Portal at the University's homepage.

If you have done your homework and still have questions, your academic advisor will make every effort to find an answer for you.

If you have trouble connecting to your academic advisor after repeated attempts, please contact the HSLS Undergraduate Coordinator Dr. Fuh-Cherng Jeng at jeng@ohio.edu.

2. What are the requirements for a bachelor's degree in HSLS?

You can find HSLS requirements in two official documents.

For the official and most up-to-date information, please visit the Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences (H.S.L.S.) webpage that is posted under the University's Undergraduate Catalog.
You can also view all required courses in your DARS that can be accessed via MyOHIO Student Center.

Briefly, students in the HSLS major must complete 120 hours and filfill all necessary university, college and departmental requirements.

If you divide the required 120 credit hours evenly into four years. You will need to complete 120/4 = 30 credit hours per year. Assuming that you are taking courses only in the fal and spring semesters, you will need to take 15 credit hours for each of the fall and spring semesters. For a regular 3-credit-hour course, you will need to take 5 such courses each fall and spring semester.

3. What courses should I take? Is there a specific sequence to follow?

Generally speaking, you want to take courses that are required for the HSLS major (see FAQ #2 above) and any other courses that are of your interest.

Your DARS, which can be accessed via MyOHIO Student Center, is the best tool to track your progress toward the degree and to assist you in deciding which courses to take for each semester. On your DARS, the degree requirements are divided into (1) University requirements, (2) College requirements, (3) HSLS requirements, (4) and other courses of your choice such as electives, minors, and certificates. Also, on your DARS, any requirement that has been met is marked with "+" or "OK". Similarly, any requirment that has not been met is marked with "-" or "NO". Thus, your goal is to turn all "-" and "NO" symbols into "+" and "OK" symbols.

When selecting courses to take for each semester, you should be mindful about the prerequisite requirements and other restrictions that may apply to each course. Prerequisites means that you are not allowed to take a course until you have completed its prerequisites. For example, HSLS 3900 has a prerequisite of PSY2110 or MATH2500, which needs MATH 1200 or Math placement level 2 (PL2).

Other restrictions that you need to be aware include the frequency and timing of the offerings of each course. Due to various factors such as scheduling conflicts and facility limitations, many courses are not offered every semester. For example, the following courses are offered only one time per year.

HSLS 4130 Clinical Neuroanatomy - spring semester only
HSLS 4190 Organic Communication Disorders - fall semester only
HSLS 4200 Multicultural Aspects in Communication Sciences - spring semester only

You can find the course offerings information on the Ohio University Course Offerings webpage. The rule of thumb is that you should take prerequisite courses as soon as possible when they are available. Postponing prerequisite courese may result in substantial delays in progress toward graduation. It is important to keep in mind the timing of these course offerings when you plan your schedule.

For your convenience, our school has compiled HSLS main courses on the HSLS Course Map (based on prerequisites). This course map is effective starting fall semester 2023-24.

To add, drop, enroll, or withdraw courses, you should go to MyOHIO Student Center, accessible via MyOHIO Portal.

In addition to the information above, here are a few tips.

As a general rule, you want to take 1000-level course in your freshman year, 2000-level courses in your sophomore year, 3000-level courses in your junior year, and 4000-level courses in your senior year. For example, you want to take HSLS 3900 during your junior year or as early as possible. Postponing 3000-level courses until your senior year is NOT recommended, as it may result in a delay in your graduation.
You want to complete the MATH requirements as soon as possible. For example, if your MATH place level is DV, you will need to complete MATHD005 >> MATH 1200 >> MATH 2500 (or PSY 2110). You need MATH 1200, because it is a prerequisite of HSLS2530. Additionally, MATH 2500 (or PSY 2110) is a prerequisite of HSLS 3900. Completing MATH requirements as early as possible will make your scheduling of courses much easier and will help keep you on track of graduation.
Take HSLS 1080 as early as possible, because it is a prerequiste for many courses in HSLS.
Take General Education courses that fulfill both the university and HSLS requirements.
Take electives that interest you.

4. What placement tests should I take? What are the policies and procedures for the MATH and Language placement tests?

All the placement tests that are available at Ohio University can be found here Placement Testing. Students in the HSLS major (1) must take the MATH placement test and (2) may take a Language placement test if they want to start from an advanced level for a specific language.

1. For the MATH placement test, click on the Math Placement at Ohio University link for detailed information. Briefly, Ohio University uses your ACT, SAT, or ALEKS score to determine your MATH placement level. If your MATH placement level is DV, you will need to take MATH D005. If your MATH placement level is PL1, you will need to take MATH 1200. If your MATH placement level is PL2, you will need to take MATH 2500 or PSY 2110.

2. For the Language placement test, students in the HSLS major may take (1) an ASL placement test or (2) a non-English spoken language placement test.

American Sign Language (ASL): The specific protocol and procecdures of the ASL placement test can be found on the Language Placement Testing" webpage. >> Scroll down to the "Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences (HSLS)" section. >> Detailed in formation is available on this webpage. >> Briefly, students with prior knowledge of ASL and want to place into ANY level of ASL must start by taking the ASL I test in Blackboard. Students who score 79 or below must take ASL I. Students who score 80 or higher on the test will (1) be eligible to register for ASL II if seats are available; and (2) will have the option to make an appointment to place into a higher level of ASL or test out of ASL completely.
Non-English spoken language: The protocol and procecdures of the non-English spoken placement tests can be found on the Language Placement Testing webpage. Students, who want to learn a new non-English spoken language, do not need to take a placement test, but should register for the beginning course (E.g., 1110). Students who have prior experience or speaking ability must take a Language placement test prior to registering for any course of a non-English spoken language. For example, if a student has taken several Spanish courses in high school and has obtained a Spanish placement test at the 2000-level at Ohio University, the student (1) cannot go back and take 1000-level Spanish courses and (2) will have to take Spanish courses starting from the 2000-level.

For the Language portion in the HSLS Course Requirements, students may take (A) two intermediate ASL courses [HSLS 2110 and HSLS 2120] or (B) two non-English spoken language courses.

If you are a graduating high school student who has just been accepted to Ohio University, you may follow the instructions provided by the university to activate your OHIO ID. Once you have activated your OHIO ID (i.e., your Ohio University account), you should also have received an Ohio University email address that ends with @ohio.edu. When requesting an ASL placement test, an Ohio University email address must be used. If you wish, you may activate your OHIO ID, obtain an Ohio University email address, and request an ASL placement test (and even have the test results ready) prior to Bobcat Student Orientation during the summer.

5. How to add a second major? How to declare a minor? How to claim a certificate? How to change my catalog year?

Ohio University offers many majors, minors, and certificates. To see a complete list of all these majors, minors and certificates, go to the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog webpage. >> Scroll down and click on the "Major, Minor, and Certificate Codes" on the bottom of the left-hand-side column. >> And then click on the "Majors", "Minors" or "Certificates" link on the right-hand-side column. >> Once you have otained a name and code, you can then look for their specific information on the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog.

If you are considering changing your major or adding a minor, certificate, or second major, you may request a "What-If" DARS - from your DARS via MyOHIO Student Center. Once you have done that, all requirements related to the second major, minor, or certificate will be reflected on your DARS.

The easiest way to declare or change a major, minor, certificate, or catalog year is to visit the CHSP Policies and Forms website, click on an appropriate link, and submit a request online from there. Alternatively, you may contact the CHSP Office of Student Services (Grover Center W370, ☎ 740-593-9336, ✉ chspss@ohio.edu) and submit a request, online or in person, from there.

For the exact application procedures on how to add a second major, you should contact the college in which the second major program is offered, to see if you meet the entry requirements and to discuss your plans with a staff in person.

6. Should I retake a course for a better grade?

According to university policy, a regular course with fixed contents can be retaken to affect the student’s GPA. Retaking a course removes the hours and the effect of the earlier grades from the calculation of your GPA. However, all grades appear on the permanent academic record (transcript). The last grade earned is the one used to calculate the GPA, even if it is lower than the earlier grades, and only the last instance’s credit hours are accepted toward any requirements for graduation. The number of times a student is allowed to retake an undergraduate course for the purpose of improving the grade is restricted to a maximum of two, in addition to the first attempt. Withdrawals are not counted as an attempt. Please note that some graduate and professional schools will include all grades in their own calculations of the GPA when determining a student’s eligibility for admission, even though Ohio University calculates the GPA by using only the last grade in a retaken course. Also, courses retaken at another university are not eligible for grade point adjustment. See the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog webpage. >> Click on the "Academic Policies" option on the bottom of the left-hand-side column. >> And then scroll to the "Retaking A Course" section in the middle of the right-hand-side column.

Sometimes students are unsure whether they should retake a course or not. A common question is: Is it going to be worth it? The answer largely depends on a student's particular situation. First, you must consider GPA. Second, you should only retake a class if you honestly believe that you can do much better (e.g., from D to B or A) the second time. Your second grade will stick, even if it is lower. Third, you should consider how much time you have in your program, given your desired graduation date.

In most scenarios, retaking a course for a better grade is NOT recommended for at least two reasons. (1) Life is short. If the main reason of taking a course is to boost your GPA. Well, first of all, you need to be 100% affirmative that your grade in retaking this course will improve substantially (e.g., from D to B or A). Otherwise, such a small improvement (e.g., from D to C or from C to B) will only affect your GPA minimally. You can imagine how little effect the improvement will be when such a small increment is diluted in a pool of 120 credit hours that is required for graduation. (2) If the main reason of retaking a course is to show your ability and skills in a certain subject matter. Well. There are other ways. (A) You can take an advanced course on the same or similar subject area. Your performance on the advanced course will speak for your ability. (B) If the course that you consider retaking has something to do with Math, English writing, or critical thinking, your GRE scores can prove your quality. Nevertheless, students should consider their specific situations and make the best decisions for themselves.

7. What to do if I plan to take a course at another institution?

Follow these steps:

Go to Ohio University Course Offerings webpage and make sure that the course you plan to take is not offered at Ohio University. Ohio University offers many courses online, so that students can take these courses remotely from home.
If you must take a course at another institution, you will need to know the course name and number that you want to take at that institution.
Go to Ohio University's Admissions - Credit from Another Institution webpage >> Look up for the institution and course that you want to take, and make sure that it is transferable to Ohio University >> You may need to create an account at Transferology webpage to begin this process.
HSLS students, who are interested in taking courses at another institution and transferring the credit back to Ohio University, should visit OHIO Transfer Credit Evaluation Services website and submit a Transient Course Pre-Approval Form. Alternatively, you can also consult CHSP Office of Student Services (Grover Center W370, ☎ 740-593-9336, ✉ chspss@ohio.edu) for additional information.

Specifically, students may contact CHSP Office of Student Services and see if the course that the student wants to take at another institution is already recognized at Ohio University.
If so, the student may proceed.
If not, the student should submit a Transient Course Pre-Approval Request. Depending on the nature of the request, the student may have to include a copy of the course syllabus from that institution. Because it is for a HSLS course, CHSP likely will forward such a request to HSLS Undergraduate Coordinator, who will then review the request, along with course instructors at Ohio University, and make a decision from there.
The student shall always make sure that the course is already recognized at Ohio University, or has been approved at CHSP, before registering such a course at another institution.

For students who just transferred from antoher institution to Ohio University and would like to transfer specific courses for HSLS, the student should visit OHIO Transfer Credit Evaluation Services website and submit a Credit Re-Evaluation Request Form.
NOTE: Courses taken at another institution may fulfill some course requirements at Ohio University; however, these courses are not eligible for GPA adjustments at Ohio University.

8. Where can I look up for information related to tuitions, fees, and finanical aids at Ohio University?

Please visit the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog webpage. >> Click on the "Fees and Financial Aid" option on the top of the left-hand-side. >> And then scroll to the "Fees" or "Financial Aid" link on the right-hand-side column.

9. Am I on track for graduation?

This is a tough question and is often difficult to provide an exact answer. However, here are a few general guidelines and procedures that you may follow.

You will need a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate. If you divide them evenly into 4 years, you will need approximately 30 credit hours per year. Assuming that you take courses only in the fall and spring semesters, you will need approximately 15 credit hours for each fall and spring semester. For example, if you still need 45 credit hours, you likely will have another 1.5 years to go.
You MUST be mindful about the prerequisites and the frequency and timing of course offerings. Due to various factors such as scheduling conflicts and facility limitations, many courses are not offered every semester. You can find the course offerings information on the the University's Course Offerings webpage. The rule of thumb is that you should take prerequisite courses as soon as possible when they are available. Do NOT wait. If you get caught by a prerequisite, it will cost you a delay of one semester, or one whole year if the course is offered once a year. Remember: Postponing prerequisite courese may result in substantial delays in your progress toward graduation.
You can find HSLS main courses and their prerequisites on this flowchart: HSLS Course Map (based on prerequisites).
You do NOT need to go to the CHSP Office of Student Services, or to meet with your advisor for a pre-graduation clearance. The CHSP Office of Student Services automatically does a graduate clearance check after a student applies for graduation. If the CHSP Office of Student Services find any deficiency, they will contact you directly.
Your DARS, that can be accessed via MyOHIO Student Center, is the best tool to track your progress toward the degree and to assist you in deciding on which courses to take for each semester. Briefly, you want to turn all "-" and "NO" symbols into "+" and "OK" symbols. When you have accomplished that, congratulations! You likely have met all requirements for graduation.
If you have done your homework by consulting all these resources and still have questions, you may contact your academic advisor for additional information.

10. What is the lowest grade (i.e., a passing grade) that counts toward my major?

Any grade that is D- or better (i.e., as long as that it is not an F) is a passing grade and should count toward your major.

However, some courses may have higher standards for their prerequisite courses. For example, MATH 1200 has a prerequisite that requires a C or better in MATH D005.

Students are also required to maintain their GPA to be 2.0 or higer; otherwise, they will be on academic probation for one semester.

Lastly, students need a GPA of 2.0 or better to declare a HSLS major and to graduate with a bachelor's degree in HSLS.

11. What electives should I take?

Many HSLS students pursue minors, certificates, and occasionally a second major such as psychology, linguistics, education, and Spanish. Courses associated with those additional options and many other major, minor, or certificate programs can enrich your education at the Ohio University. You can use the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog to explore these opportunities beyond the HSLS degree requirements. You can also use the "What-If" DARS, accessable from your DARS via MyOHIO Student Center, to help visualize the courses that may be beneficial to you.

12. On my DARS, what is the difference between “Hours Earned” vs. “Hours Attempted”? How does that affect my GPA?

Here are their definitions.

Hours Earned = credit hours of all the courses that you have taken at Ohio University + credit hours that you have transferred from other institutions.
Hours Attempted = credit hours of all the courses that you have taken at Ohio University only.

On your DARS, all transferred grades will be noted with a prefix letter “T”. These transferred credit hours will count toward your 120 credit hour requirement. However, grades of these transfered courses will NOT be included in your GPA calculation at Ohio University. That is, only courses that are taken at Ohio University will count toward your GPA.

It should be noted that some graduate schools and the Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) sytem may or may not (depending on the graduate schools that you have included in your applications) convert your "T" grades into their respective A, B, C letter grades and re-compute your GPA from there. For additional information, please visit the CSDCAS webpage.

In summary, there are a few different GPAs that can be drived from your DARS. (1) Your overall GPA that includes everything you have taken at Ohio University. You can find this GPA on the top of your DARS report. (2) Your HSLS GPA that includes only the HSLS required courses. You can find this GPA on the HSLS portion in your DARS report. (3) A special GPA that includes the letter grades of your transferred credits. This GPA would require you to perform some conpplex calculation on your own (or computed separately by those graduate schools or in the CSDCAS system). When applying for graduate schools or jobs, you can mention a specific GPA (in your personal statement, for example) that works the best for you.

13. What are the minimal credit hours required to be a full-time student?

Generally speaking, you need 12 credit hours per semester to be a full-time student. Details of the various student standings, enrollment status, and course loads can be found on the OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog >> Scroll down and click on the "Academic Policies" option on the bottom of the left-hand-side column. >> And then click on the "Enrollment Information" link on the right-hand-side column.

Senior Hour Exemption: Graduating seniors who have a scholarship requiring 15 credit hours are eligible for a Senior Hour Exemption for one term in their senior year. The Senior Hour Exemption allows scholarship payment at 12 credit hours rather than 15 credit hours. To request the exemption, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

14. How do I gather clinical observation hours?

Clinical observation hours are not required for a bachelor's degree in HSLS.

However, ASHA requires SLP graduate students to complete 25 hours of clinical observation. For AuD graduate students, ASHA does not require observation hours and leaves this decision to individual AuD graduate programs. Nonetheless, many AuD programs still require observation hours and may have integrated them into their curricula. It is often easier if students enter an AuD program with some observation hours already completed. For these reasons, many HSLS undergraduate students choose to complete 25 clinical observation hours as soon as possible.

Observations may occur in different settings (e.g., hospitals, schools, private clinics, and so on). The critical component is that the observation hours are completed under the supervision of someone who actively holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in either Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology. Regarding shadowing opportunities, obtaining observation hours largely depends on the student's initiative in finding convenient locations. Most students reach out to SLPs, audiologists, clinics, or hospitals near their hometowns to gain nearby shadowing experiences.

Once you have completed your observation in a specific setting, you may choose any of the following methods to log your observation hours:

Institutional Letterhead

If your supervisor's institution has its own letterhead (either printed or digital), you will need to ask your supervisor to write a letter on the institution's letterhead stating that you participated in [number of hours] of guided clinical observation on [date]. A general description of what you observed (such as the caseload) is helpful.
Your supervisor must also sign the letter (either on printed or digital letterhead) and include their license number, ASHA number, and contact information.
These letters are typically accepted as verification because programs can confirm the licensure and ASHA credentials of the preceptor. If needed, they may also contact the supervisor directly using the provided information.

A Regular Letter

Some institutions may not have official letterhead. In those situations, it is acceptable for the supervisor to provide all required information on a standard document and sign it.
As long as all necessary details, along with the supervisor's credentials and signature, are included, the document will be considered valid.

HSLS Template

For your convenience, our department has created a template for you to use.
Regardless of whether your supervisor's institution has letterhead, you may use the HSLS template to log your observation hours.
Please note that you must use one template for each observation site. For example, if you shadow in a hospital with three SLPs, you may include all of those hours in one template. However, if you shadow another SLP in a private clinic, you will need to use a separate document (using the same HSLS template) for that location.

No matter which method you choose, you must keep your documentation, as graduate programs will require verification of your 25 guided observation hours.

It does not matter whether you gain observation hours from one or multiple locations or from one or multiple SLPs or audiologists. As long as you have accumulated 25 observation hours, you will meet the requirement.

Please keep in mind that there are many acceptable ways to write such a letter and to log your observation hours. As long as all required information is included, your documentation will be accepted.

Our school does not come into play until when you take HSLS 4420 during your senior year. This course includes several academic core components and is required for the HSLS major. Regardless of whether you have completed your 25 observation hours, you must take and complete HSLS 4420 to earn your bachelor's degree.

If you still need observation hours during your senior year, HSLS 4420 offers opportunities through the Master Clinician Network (MCN), an online simulation series that allows you to complete some or all of the required hours without in-person observation. Once you have completed observation hours through MCN, you may use the MCN Template to log your MCN hours. Please note that this MCN Record is only valid for logging MCN hours and cannot be used for hours completed at other locations.

You may complete all hours in person, all through MCN, or a combination of both. Please note that MCN is included in HSLS 4420 as a support resource for students who still need observation hours.

If you have already completed 25 observation hours, that is excellent. However, you are still required to take and complete HSLS 4420, as it is a mandatory course for your degree.

15. How can I participate, volunteer, or work in a lab?

Currently, there are no fixed procedures for HSLS undergraduate students to participate, volunteer, or work in a lab. Students who are interested in these endeavors should contact respective lab directors for opportunities and guidance.

HSLS student clubs (e.g., NSSLHA and Creative Expressions) may also host research-related activities such as journal readings, reference citations, evidence-based practice, and relevant events on a regular basis or as-needed. We also have a Botswana trip (more a community service type of research) that undergraduate students may request to join.

16. Can I take courses for graduate credits as an undergraduate student?

Yes, you may. However, there are a few restrictions.

You need to be within 6 credit hours of completing all requirements for the HSLS bachelor’s degree and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
You must complete a Senior for Graduate Credit Application form and submit it to the University's Graduate College at least 3 weeks prior to course registration.
This privilege is generally granted for one term only and students are limited to a maximum of two graduate courses.
Approval for "Senior for Graduate Credit" does not constitute admission to a graduate degree program. Any graduate courses taken create a graduate record.
Courses taken as "Senior for Graduate Credit" do NOT fulfill any undergraduate requirements. That is, double dipping is not allowed.
Some universities let students transfer these courses to the graduate program to count as an elective. A few universities may let the course transfer as credit toward a required core course, although is not as common.

17. Can I access MyOHIO Student Center via my cell phone or tablet?

Yes! Effective July 20, 2020, MyOHIO Student Center supports the use of mobile devices.

If you encounter issues or have questions, you may contact OIT Service Desk.

18. What student organizations are available in HSLS? How to join?

A list of student organizations in HSLS is available on our college's website.

Simply click on the link above, explore all the wonderful HSLS student organizations, contact them, and join the ones you like.

Also, here is a flyer of our HSLS student organizations - flyer.

19. What to do if a course is full?

If you want to enroll into a course that is full, you MUST waitlist yourself into that course. You can do so via MyOHIO Student Center. That way, your name will be on the waitlist and you will be added onto that course automatically when seats become available if someone drops this course or when this course has increased its capacity.

IMPORTANT: Waitlist students have higher priorities over students who submit online permission requests or sending emails to the instructor or HSLS Main Office. So, you must waitlist yourself into the course when it is full, so that you have a high priority to enroll.

NOTE: The OHIO registration system will not automatically enroll you from the waitlist if you have registered for another course that has a time conflict, if you have a HOLD on your account, or if you have already registered for 17 credit hours or more.

NOTE: Here is an OHIO registrar's link to some waitlist FAQs.

20. How to submit a DARS adjustment request?

The easiest way to submit a DARS adjustment request is to visit the CHSP Policies and Forms website, click on a DARS adjustment link, and submit a request online from there. Alternatively, you may contact the CHSP Office of Student Services (Grover Center W370, ☎ 740-593-9336, ✉ chspss@ohio.edu) and submit a request, online or in person, from there.

21. What are the requirements of an ASL certificate?

The Professional Deaf Resources Liaison Certificate (i.e., ASL certificate) is available to students starting from August 23, 2021.

Briefly, it requires the following courses:

HSLS 1110 and HSLS 1120 (pre-requisites)
HSLS 2110 and HSLS 2120 (required)
HSLS 3110 and HSLS 3120 (required)
HSLS 3140 (required)
HSLS 1130 or HSLS 2140 (choose one)
ANTH 1010 or EDCS 1011 (choose one)

You can use What-If DARS to temporarily integrate the certificate requirements in your DARS.

To declare this certificate officially, you may submit an online request form. Alternatively, you may visit the CHSP Student Services (Grover Center W370, ☎ 740-593-9336, ✉ chspss@ohio.edu) and submit such a request in person.

22. What to do if the SLP graduate program I has applied does not consider my PSC 1051 a physics course?

The majority of SLP graduate programs consider PSC 1051 a physics course and count it toward the ASHA Standard IV-A physics requirement. However, some graduate programs may not recognize this automatically.

If you encounter this issue when applying for graduate programs, you may download and forward my letter about PSC 1051 together with an example course syllabus to them.

23. What courses should I take to fulfill my HSLS Language requirement?

According to OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog for the HSLS Major, scroll down to the Language section, there are two options you can choose:

Option 1: Complete HSLS 2110 and HSLS 2120.
Option 2: Complete two “non-English spoken language” courses, such as Spanish, French, etc.

You MUST stick to either Option 1 or Option 2, but NOT a mixture of both. That is, taking HSLS 2110 and a non-English spoken language course (e.g., Spanish) will NOT work.

24. Should I develop a Graduation Plan?

Definitely! You are encouraged to develop a Graduation Plan (with all the courses that you plan to take for each semester all laid out) in consultation with your advisor.

If you have joined Ohio University in Fall AY 2022-23 or later, and have opted in OHIO Guarantee Plus, you will be able to devise an individualized Graduation Plan by logging into your MyOHIO Student Center, accessible via MyOHIO Portal starting from October 2022.

If you have joined Ohio University earlier than Fall AY 2022-23, you may want to construct a Graduation Plan for yourself and consult your advisor for comments and suggestions.

You MUST evaluate and adjust your Graduation Plan at least one time per semester, to ensure that your plan stays up-to-date with Ohio University Course Offerings.

25. What resources are available for graduate school applications?

Applying for graduate schools can be stressful and may require some careful planning. Here are some resources that may be useful to you.

The Career Services of Student Success at Ohio University aims to provide a wide range of services, including application material preparation (résumé, personal statement, cover letter, etc.), mock interviews, and more. You are encouraged to contact Career Services and schedule a one-on-one meeting to help you prepare materials related to graduate school applications.
Our NSSLHA usually hosts several information sessions related to graduate school applications. Keep an eye on those events and attend as many as you see fit.
Of course, your Success Advisor and Faculty Mentor are always available and happy to answer any questions you have.
Your classmates, friends, family members, and even some current graduate students in our school are wonderful resources and may provide helpful feedback.
The course "HSLS 4420 - Preprofessional Issues in HSLS" may also offer additional resources, courtesy of Ms. Ann Feltis, who has prepared a thoughtful document Resources for HSLS Undergraduates Applying for Graduate Programs for everyone. Please feel free to check it and follow the steps listed in the document.

26. What is the HSLS Early Assurance Program?

Through the Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences (HSLS) Early Assurance Program (EAP), incoming freshmen can earn early admission to our Master's program in speech-language pathology (SLP) or the Doctor of Clinical Audiology (AuD) program and begin the program upon completing their undergraduate degree. Details about the HSLS EAP can be found at the link above.

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