RANK I Program
The Dept. of Communication Disorders offers a web-based Rank I for school Speech- Language Pathologists who have earned a master's degree. The program is on-line so any Kentucky school- based Speech-Language Pathologist can enroll.
Unique features of our Rank I program include:
Increased skill development in your profession
Web-based course offerings
The Rank I program is a 60-hour program, consisting of:
| Master's Program |
48 hours |
| Rank I coursework |
12 hours |
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60 hours |
If your Master's degree was a 48 credit hour program, then your Rank I will consist of 12 credit hours. Listed below are the courses:
| Courses |
Credit Hours |
| CD 503 Advanced Diagnostics |
3 |
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| Option 1 |
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| CD 589 Special Topics |
3 |
| CD 513 Advanced Neurogenics -or- CD 512 Phonology |
3 |
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6 (Total) |
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| Option 2 |
|
| Thesis |
6 |
|
6 (Total) |
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| Restricted Elective |
3 |
| Total Hours |
12 |
This means that all students must take CD 503, Advanced Diagnostics and decide to opt for Option 1 or Option 2 to accrue 6 credit hours. In Option I, you must enroll in CD589 Special Topics and select either CD 513 Advanced Neurogenics or CD 512 Phonology. In Option 2, you write a thesis, which counts for 6 credit hours. Option 2 is designed for SLP's who want to learn applied research and/or continue their academic studies at the doctoral level. The Restricted Elective is selected from a list of approved courses which may or may not be web-based.
If you did not earn a 48 credit hour Masters' degree, you need to contact the Rank I director, so we can include additional courses to bring your Rank I program to 60 credit hours.
For restricted electives, a student must select one course/discipline.
One transfer course will be allowed with advisor approval.
Web-Based Program
All Communication Disorders courses, 9 credit hours, are web-based courses. This means that you complete assignments, readings, etc, from your home. You will need a computer or access to a computer having a minimum of 56K-band rate, and Internet access with a reliable Internet service provider that can handle Java script.
Application All Rank I applicants must be admitted to WKU's Graduate Program. To apply for the Rank I, you must contact the Graduate Office for a Rank I application form. Use this standard application form and write Communication Disorders Rank I on the form. The Graduate Office will notify me when you are accepted into the Rank I program of studies.
When accepted, you register for class through Western’s Top-Net. At least one class is offered each semester: Summer, Fall, Spring. Once accepted into Western’s Graduate School, applicants may begin their Rank I program in any semester. The length of time it takes a student to complete a Rank I depends on how many credit hours need edto attain 60 credit hours, course offerings, and your personal situation.
For further information, please contact Dr. Frank Kersting at
Frank.kersting@wku.edu
(270) 745 - 2187
An application for the Communication Disorders Rank I program and a Summer Class Schedule can be obtained from:
Graduate Studies and Research Office
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11010
Bowling Green, Ky. 42101-1010
Phone #: 270-745-2446
e-mail: graduate studies@wku.edu
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