This webpage serves as the handbook for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Included below are policies, procedures, practices, resources, and information for students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

For academic expectations and policies, please reference the CSAD Academic Catalog

For campus policies, please reference the University Policy Manual

Our Mission

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders trains highly competent professionals in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology by providing a rigorous scientific background and diverse clinical experiences while fostering a dedication to lifelong learning and community service.

Our Vision

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders will be widely recognized as a leader in the innovative education of speech-language pathologists and audiologists.

General Information & Resources

This section contains information and resources applicable across the programs housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

General Information and Resources

Title	Revised
2018-2023 CSAD Strategic Plan: fall 2021 updates
2023-2024 CSAD Department Committees	08/31/2023
Accreditation Concerns:Concerns related to accreditation candidacy, initial accreditation, or any other accreditation issues may be addressed by contacting: Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
CSAD student employment supplemental application (to be uploaded to applications for CSAD Stduent Assistant positions posted on Handshake)	09/26/2022
CSAD Volunteer Evaluation Form	06/05/2019
CSAD Zoom/ Online Instruction: Privacy, Relevant Rights & Responsibilities	08/26/2020
Fall 2022 Student Grade Appeal Flyer	09/11/2023
Folsom Hall Building Emergency Action Plan	03/03/2020
Guidelines For Student Participation in Online Discussion Forums	09/08/2020
Office for Equal Opportunity’s (OEO)	02/10/2020
Office of Student Conduct (OSC)	06/05/2019
Sacramento State Disability Access Center	09/11/2023
Sacramento State Grade Appeal Process	12/11/2019
Sacramento State Policy Library webpage	11/30/2023
Student Complaint Procedure (Complaints Regarding CSU)	06/05/2019
University Student Support Services: Red Folder	08/26/2019

Join Our Team

Interested in becoming a part of the CSAD Team?

All full and part-time faculty and staff positions are posted on the CSUS HR website.

Part-time Pool positions

1. 2024-25 AY Lecturer Pool - Communication Sciences and Disorders - (Job Number: 536421)
2. 2024-25 AY Lecturer Pool - Doctor of Audiology Program (Job Number: 536420)

Sacramento State is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people to develop a campus community whose diversity enriches the lives of all and whose members develop a strong sense of personal and community identity as well as mutual respect. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Anti-Racism

Documents in this section address the department's commitment to inclusion, equity, and anti-racism.

Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Anti-Racism Documents

Title	Revision Date
Message From the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Friday, June 5, 2020)	06/05/2020
Preliminary Department Inclusion, Equity, and Anti-Racism Action Plan (June 8, 2020)	06/08/2020
A message from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)	06/30/2020
A message from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (Monday, July 27, 2020)	07/27/2020
Preliminary Department Inclusion, Equity, and Anti-Racism Action Plan: Goals and Benchmarks –Updates (Monday, September 21, 2020)	09/21/2020
April 2022 updates to csad department preliminary action plan	04/22/2022

Department Level Policies, Procedures, and Resources

This section covers departmental level policies that are applicable across the programs housed in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and provides links to campus level policies.

Department Level Policies

Title	Revised
CSAD Background check policy and instructions	01/23/2023
CAA Accreditation Standard 4.10 Distance Education Student Identity Policy	09/08/2020
CSAD Course Syllabi Webpage
CSAD Equitable Treatment and other Campus Policies	06/05/2019
CSAD Immunization Policy	1/31/2022
CSAD Policy on Proficiency in English and/or other Languages	08/03/2021
CSAD Policy regarding non-supervised services by CSAD students	07/28/2017
CSAD Policy regarding non-supervised services by CSAD students- Updated 2022	07/26/2022
CSAD Policy on student concerns, complaints, and unlawful conduct	07/08/2022
CSAD Policy on Use of APA Format	09/08/2020
CSAD Policy: Active In-house Recruitment	09/03/2019
CSAD Student Petitions Form- The petitions committee is comprised of full-time faculty who meet on an as-needed basis in the Fall and Spring semesters only.  Committee meetings do not occur every month. Students are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible so that it may be considered in time for conference attendance. New incoming students may submit an application to the petitions committee beginning on the first day of the Fall semester.	1/31/2022
CSAD Student Travel Policy	1/31/2022
University Policies on Academic Dishonesty	07/16/2021
University Student Policies	06/05/2019

CSAD Faculty Policies and Procedures

This section contains Policies and Procedures specific to CSAD faculty.

CSAD Faculty Policies and Procedures Documents

Title	Revised
Annual Part-Time/Temporary Faculty Periodic Evaluation Announcement & Full Time Faculty Evaluation Announcement-Spring 2024	02/01/2024
CSAD Department Appointment, Retention, Tenure and Promotion (ARTP) Procedures	06/05/2019
Faculty Advancement(Division Of Academic Affairs) Policies & Procedures webpage	11/30/20203

CSAD Bachelor of Science Handbook

The following section the handbook for the Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders program. Included below are policies, procedures, practices, resources, and information for students, faculty, and staff in the program.

For academic expectations and policies, please reference the CSAD Academic Catalog

For campus policies, please reference the University Policy Manual

CSAD Bachelor of Science Handbook

Title	Revision Date
CSAD BS Course Sequence	6/20/2019
CSAD 199 Enrollment	11/7/2019
CSAD Undergraduate Orientation 9/1/2022	09/02/2022

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Summer Extension Coursework

Documents posted in this section constitute the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Summer Extension Coursework Handbook.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Summer Extension Coursework Documents

Title	Revised
SLPA Program Description	06/13/2019
SLPA Application Process	06/13/2019

Maryjane Rees Center: Language & Speech Clinic

Maryjane Rees Center: Language & Speech Clinic Documents

Title	Revised
2023 Fall Maryjane Rees Center-CSAD MS Clinic Student and Instructor Handbook	08/16/2023
2023 Fall Student Clinic Orientation	06/28/2023
Bill of Rights for Clients Receiving Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology Services	09/05/2019
Maryjane Rees Center Research Policy	02/07/2019
Ordering information for OPTIONAL clinic scrubs with Maryjane Rees Center logo	06/16/2023

Maryjane Rees Center: Audiology Clinic

Maryjane Rees Center: Audiology Clinic  Documents

Title	Revised

CSAD Master of Science Handbook

Documents posted in this section constitute the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders Student Handbook.

CSAD Master of Science Documents

Title	Revised
GENERAL INFORMATION
ASHA SLP Knowledge and Skills across the curriculum	02/07/2019
CSAD MS Academic Performance Improvement Plan (APIP) Policy	02/10/2020
CSAD MS Clinical Performance Improvement Plan (CPIP) Policy	06/01/2022
CSAD MS Program Request for Change in Plan of Study CSAD MS students who are interested in changing their plan of study are required to complete this petition disclosing the reason, rationale, and documentation for the desired change.	05/24/2022
CSAD MS Student Benchmark Presentation	01/29/2024
NEW CSAD MS STUDENT INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
CSAD Immunization Policy	1/31/2022
CALIPSO Information and Instructions	09/20/2019
Background check policy and instructions	01/23/2023
HealthStreams Specialized training in the areas of HIPAA, blood borne pathogens, and more	09/06/2023
How to apply for a Certificate of Clearance	02/07/2019
CLINIC
Clinical Competencies	02/07/2019
2023 Fall Maryjane Rees Center-CSAD MS Clinic Student and Instructor Handbook	08/16/2023
CULMINATING EXPERIENCE
CSAD MS Comprehensive Examination Handbook (CSAD 500 C)
CSAD MS Thesis Handbook (CSAD 295T)	05/21/2021
CSAD MS Project Handbook (CSAD 295P)	05/21/2021
INTERNSHIPS AND BEYOND
CSAD MS Timeline to Success	08/28/2019
Checklist for Preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services to Clear Speech-language Pathology Services Credential Application	02/07/2019
Checklist for the Speech-Language Pathology Services (Language, Speech, and Hearing) Credential checklist and application	02/07/2019
Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Completion of Work (fillable form)	02/07/2019
California Department of Consumer Affairs Qualifications and Application Packages for SLP and SLPA Webpage	02/07/2019
ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology Webpage	02/07/2019
Presentation: California License & RPE/CF; California Credential, ASHA CCC	02/07/2019
Presentation: Effective Supervision and Learning….Public School Internships	03/30/2022
Presentation: Speech and Language Services and Supervision in the Time of COVID….	03/30/2022

Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.)

Documents posted in this section constitute the Doctorate of Audiology Student Handbook.

Doctorate of Audiology Documents

Title	Revised
Au.D. Academic Performance Improvement Plan (APIP) Policy	02/10/2020
Au.D. Student Benchmarks Presentation	09/01/2021
Au.D. Student Handbook-Fall 2023	11/30/2023
Au.D. Student Observation Log	02/07/2019