2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Chairperson: Joseph W. Domaracki

Faculty: Baker, Ferrell, Glor-Sheib, Jackson, Klein, Knickelbein, Lombard, Nowell, Richburg, Robertson, D. Stein, K. Stein, Yost

Professors emeriti: M. Bahn, W. Bahn, Fiddler, Morris, C. Reber, Shane, Turton

Website:  www.iup.edu/special-ed

This department offers the Bachelor of Science in Education degree with majors in Education of Exceptional Persons, Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Disability Services is also offered. Each major follows a prescribed sequence of courses.

The following grade policy applies to three undergraduate programs of study in the department: Education of Exceptional Persons, Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Individual students may appeal any aspect of the policy by making a formal written request to the Departmental Appeals Committee.

1. No more than one “D” in major courses will be accepted toward graduation and certification.

2. No “D” is permitted as the final recorded grade in any of the following courses:
   EDEX 425, 435, 493, EDHL 308, EDUC 421, EDUC 441, and SPLP 122.

The following enrollment policy applies to three undergraduate programs in the department: Education of Exceptional Persons, Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. To enroll in a 300- or 400-level course in those programs, a student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, must meet the other provisions of the 3-Step Process for Teacher Education, and must either be a departmental major or have permission of the department chair.

A.   Education of Exceptional Persons

Bachelor of Science in Education–Education of Exceptional Persons (*)

<Back to Top>

Minor–Education of Exceptional Persons

<Back to Top>

Dual Certification

Students majoring in Elementary Education may complete academic requirements for certification in Education of Exceptional Persons by completing the following requirements. Students are advised that completion of requirements for a second certification will take approximately two extra semesters.

Dual Certification–Education of Exceptional Persons for Majors in Elementary Education

<Back to Top>

B.   Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Completion of the sequence of courses in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology serves as a preprofessional program for students planning to become practicing speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Students entering the undergraduate program should be aware of the following:

1. IUP is accredited by the Educational Standards Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and qualifies a person for the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Pennsylvania State Licensure.

2. National certification, state licensure, and Pennsylvania Department of Education Certification in Speech-Language Impaired are available only to holders of the master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.

3. Students will need to project a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to qualify for admission to most graduate schools.

4. Upon completion of a master’s degree at IUP, students will be prepared to provide services in work settings such as hospitals, community clinics, public health programs, and rehabilitation settings.

5. Students who elect to prepare for certification in Speech-Language Impaired from the Pennsylvania Department of Education must successfully complete the College of Education and Educational Technology requirements listed below prior to enrollment in the Master of Science degree in the Speech-Language Pathology program at IUP.

The University Speech and Hearing Clinic serves as the laboratory for the undergraduate clinical practicum. Prior to registration for the clinical practicum course (SPLP 420), students must earn a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete the following hours of observation through enrollment in EDUC 242 and 342:

<Back to Top>

Bachelor of Science in Education–Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (*)

<Back to Top>

C.   Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons

Bachelor of Science in Education–Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons (*)

<Back to Top>

Deaf Studies Minor

A minor in Deaf Studies introduces the participant to essential information regarding hearing loss and deaf culture. In addition, basic sign language skills are developed. This course of study enables individuals to have a better understanding of the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons and to communicate with deaf persons at a basic level.

The minor is an 18-credit program with 12 required and 6 elective credits. Required credits include the core courses which are essential to understanding the language and culture of the deaf community. The elective credits allow the minor candidate to select a more focused area of concentration.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.8 to enter and complete the minor. Except for the introductory courses, EDHL 114 and 115, only students who have officially declared a Deaf Studies minor will be able to schedule the designated courses. The grade received in American Sign Language courses must be a “C” or better to complete the minor.

This minor would be of interest to Anthropology, Criminology, Education, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology majors and anyone else who is interested in interacting with deaf or hard-of-hearing persons.

Dual Certification

Students majoring in Elementary Education may complete academic requirements for certification in Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons by completing the following requirements. Students are advised that completion of requirements for a second certification will take approximately two extra semesters.

Dual Certification–Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons for Majors in Elementary Education

<Back to Top>