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GGPHAS 723 Elective Rotation 5 credits Prerequisites: Enrollment in or successful completion of GGPHAS 645 – 47 This five-week clinical experience is designed to acquaint the student with the role of the physician assistant in practice. Students train under the supervision of a physician or mid-level provider in an office or hospital setting. Through this clinical rotation the student will gain an in-depth exposure to a wide spectrum of acute and chronic patient problems. This experience can occur in a clinical area that has already been experienced by the student or a specialty area of the student’s choosing. GGPHAS 731 Research/Project Guidance 2 credits Prerequisites: Enrollment in or successful completion of GGPHAS 615, 645 – 47 Students complete a research project (including analysis of data and reporting results) or literature review using the scientific method to answer a question in clinical practice, under the direction of a research/project advisor. Projects may use a variety of methodologies. Students will finalize a power point presentation and/or poster for possible presentation or display. GGPHAS 734 Clinical and Professional Capstone 2 credits Prerequisites: Successful completion of GGPHAS 615, 645 – 647 Graduation from an accredited PA program qualifies an individual to take the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE). Successful completion of PANCE is mandatory for clinical practice as a PA. As the student works to achieve professional status as a PA, the Clinical and Professional Capstone allows for an opportunity to merge the clinical rotation experiences with textbook learning. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of requisite knowledge for the graduating PA student. Emphasis will be placed on identified organ systems and task areas. Additionally, the Clinical and Professional Capstone will focus on the application of knowledge and skills for clinical practice via case study and evidence-based medicine.
Speech-Language Pathology Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program Director: Albert Villanueva-Reyes, CCC-SLP, Ed.D.
INTRODUCTION Speech Language Pathologists are medical professionals that prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. The Master of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology (SLP) at Gannon University is established as a postbaccalaureate program that involves a theoretical and practical professional curriculum consisting of advanced courses, research, and clinical experiences relevant to the discipline and required to earn the master’s degree. This curriculum was carefully aligned with the certification requirements for the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Florida Board of SpeechLanguage Pathology and Audiology licensure. Students with an earned baccalaureate degree in communication sciences and disorders who have completed all courses, or their equivalents with a C or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in these courses prior to matriculation may be eligible for direct entry into the professional phase of the program. The Program Director will review all coursework to determine eligibility for direct admission to the professional curriculum during the admission process.
MISSION The mission of the Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology Program at Gannon University is to foster the development of highly skilled, compassionate speech-language professionals who are dedicated to lifelong learning, leadership, and person-centered service. The program prepares graduates in providing holistic, evidencebased speech, language and hearing healthcare and educational opportunities for an ever evolving, culturally diverse society.
ACCREDITATION STATUS The Master of Science degree program in Speech-Language Pathology at Gannon University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association. This is a “pre-accreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years. Students graduated from a program accredited
