Undergraduate Clinical Practicum
Admission to Clinical Practicum:
Students seeking admission to Clinical Practicum must submit documentation of the following to the Undergraduate Practicum Coordinator no later than October 15 for Spring Semester, or February 15 for Fall (or Summer Semester admission when applicable):
- an application for admission to Clinical Practicum.
- a curriculum check sheet and tentative schedule.
- documentation of the completion of all core (major and university) courses, except SPA 403 and SPA 449 .
- documentation of a minimum grade of B in each of the major courses. Course may be repeated only once.
- documentation of a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in professional courses.
- documentation of 20 clock hours of observation.
- documentation of the student’s certification in CPR.
- documentation of the completion or current enrollment in SPA 403 to receive credit for aural rehabilitation hours.
Transportation:
Students are responsible for supplying and paying for their own transportation to practicum sites.
Insurance:
All students enrolled in clinical practicum must purchase professional liability insurance.
SLP Automatic Admission
Purpose and Benefit
The SLP Automatic Admission provides high performing Mississippi University for Women undergraduate students who meet specific academic criteria and character standards, automatic acceptance into The W’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program. This can provide peace of mind and allow students to focus on their undergraduate studies knowing they have a secured spot in our graduate program. The student will be able to bypass the standard application process thus eliminating the additional time, effort, and expense this process typically requires.
Eligibility
Applicants of The W’s Automatic Admission for the M.S. Speech-Language Pathology Degree Program must meet the following requirements:
- Be admitted to The W and the Speech-Language Pathology undergraduate program prior to the Fall semester of their junior year
- Complete 4 consecutive semesters toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology from the W
- Be in good standing at The W
- Maintain at least a B in each SLP prerequisite course
- Maintain at least a B in each biological sciences with a lab, physical sciences with a lab, mathematics, social/behavioral sciences, and mathematics prerequisite course, which must have been completed within the last six years
- Achieve a 3.70 or higher overall GPA through completion of ALL undergraduate coursework
- Submit 3 proofs of support from The W’s SLP Department faculty indicating “no concerns”
Admissions Process
All application documents must be in the MUW SLP program’s office and/or postmarked by 5 p.m. on November 1st of their senior year to be considered for early selection. See Automatic Admission Application for details.
Additional Requirements
Eligible students must obtain 25 guided observation hours before graduating from MUW. Failure to acquire these hours may delay completion of the graduate program in speech-language pathology. Additionally, students must earn a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology from MUW.
Voluntary or Administrative Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from The W’s graduate SLP Program must do so through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The last day to withdraw from The W is listed on the Academic Calendar. Once the withdrawal form is processed, the action is irreversible. Withdrawal does not necessarily indicate a clearance of financial or other obligations. All obligations to The W must be met regardless of withdrawal status. Refunds are made based on The W policy and are associated with date of withdrawal. Leaving The W without withdrawal notice will result in failing grades in all courses for which the student is registered.
Application to Graduate Program
Students will be granted their bachelor’s degree when they complete all of the undergraduate requirements; they are undergraduate students until this point. Students must apply for admission into the SLP graduate program during their senior year by the prescribed deadline. Acceptance to The W’s Automatic Admission Program does not guarantee admission to The W’s Graduate School.
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