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