Guide to Starting an Academic Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
Table of Contents
Section 1 - Deciding to Establish a New Program
Introduction
Creating a Team
Internal Contacts
External Contacts
Getting Started With a Feasibility Study
Conducting the Feasibility Study
Demand for a CSD Program
Applicant Pool
Revenue and Resources
Deciding to Create a Program
Section 2 - Developing a Proposal for a New Program
Introduction
Getting Started With the Proposal
Preparing the Letter of Intent
Program Identity
Planning Factors
Need and Demand
Fiscal Factors
Receiving a Response to the Letter of Intent
Preparing and Submitting the Formal Proposal
Detailed Program Description
Faculty
Students
Facilities and Equipment
Program Costs
Academic Quality Assurance
Final Proposal Submission
Navigating the Approval Process
Approval
Section 3 - Implementing the Academic Program
Introduction
Administering the Budget(s)
Developing Program Policies and Procedures
Recruiting Faculty and Students
Faculty Recruitment
Student Recruitment
Implementing the Curriculum
Curriculum Sequence and Course Development
Administering the Clinical Education Component
Assessment
Assessment of Knowledge and Skills of Students
Assessment of Program
Assessment of Faculty Members
Securing Physical Facilities, Equipment and Materials, and Library Resources
Physical Facilities
Academic Classrooms
Office Space
Clinical Facilities
Additional Space Considerations
Equipment and Materials
Library Resources
Section 4 - Seeking Accreditation: What You Need to Know
Introduction
Understanding the Core Values and Benefits
Standards for Accreditation
Verifying Eligibility Conditions for Candidacy
Navigating the Candidacy Process
Documenting Standards Compliance and Development Plans
Participating in a Candidacy Site Visit
Maintaining Accreditation Status
Annual Progress Reports
Application for Accreditation
Accreditation Resources
Section 5 - Resources
Resources