

Each Clinical Phase student maintains Clinical Privileges by (a) earning a grade of “B” or better in each clinical course (b) complying with the policies and rules of the CSUN Language, Speech and Hearing Center (c) complying with the applicable laws and regulations of the California Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (d) observing the ASHA Code of Ethics and (e) maintaining good academic standing (as defined by the University). Once identified as being “Eligible for Clinical Privileges,” the student is regarded as a Clinical Phase student and should consult an academic advisor regarding the area of major emphasis (undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology, undergraduate Audiology or post-baccalaureate undeclared majors emphasizing Speech-Language Pathology), proper course sequencing and prerequisites for advanced courses. Enrollment in clinical courses (e.g., CD 465, CD 475 or CD 469O) is not permitted without department approval of being “Eligible for Clinical Privileges.” Evaluation for admission to Clinical Privileges includes a faculty assessment of academic and clinical potential, passing of a criminal background check, academic transcripts and satisfactory completion of the Pre-Clinical Phase courses. Please note that satisfactory completion of Pre-Clinical Phase courses includes a grade of “B” or better in each of the four classes. Application established oneself as “Eligible for Clinical Privileges” is made during the semester in which the Pre-Clinical Phase courses are in progress of completion. Course equivalents for CD 405, 410, 415 and 442 must be submitted for review and approval by a faculty advisor and the department chair. Once junior level or higher academic standing is achieved, Pre-Clinical Phase students must complete CD 405, CD 410, CD 415 and CD 442 or the equivalent and subsequently established themselves as “Eligible for Clinical Privileges” at the CSUN Language, Speech and Hearing Center as part of the Clinical Phase of instruction.

All entering undergraduate and post-baccalaureate undeclared majors are regarded as Pre-Clinical Phase students. There are no preadmission requirements for the department’s Pre-Clinical Phase. Undergraduate instruction is divided between a Pre-Clinical and a Clinical Phase. There are special requirements for admission to the major.
