JMU CSD Undergraduate Advising

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Here is a set of materials, resources, and tools for planning your CSD coursework! CSD MAJOR PROGRAM CSD Undergraduate Curriculum and Advising Page:   https://csd.jmu.edu/undergrad/curriculum.html CSD Advising Form *Latest version February 8th, 2021* :   https://csd.jmu.edu/documents/UndergradAdvisingForm.pdf CSD Peer Advising: csdug@jmu.edu Below is an advising companion flow chart with key events for your CSD major! Remember to always refer back to CSD and University guidelines.   First-year students with 28+ credits transferred to JMU please consult Dr. Christina Kuo (kuocx@jmu.edu) prior to or early in the first semester. Graduate school is required to practice as either an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist. Graduate admissions are highly competitive. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is typically required for graduate program admission, with many, if not most, programs requiring a GPA above 3.0 (See ASHA: https://www.asha.org/students/planning-your-education-in-csd/#graduate). GPA &

                                                                                                                                                        Join us November 18  (WEDNESDAY) , 2020 7-8pm Behavior Strategies from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) a Spark Webinar designed to enhance your learning and  spark  new ideas   Professionals in the communication sciences are practically guaranteed to face clients with behavioral issues. Behavior management is a necessary skill in the field, but often not a focus in coursework. In this Spark webinar, mother-daughter duo Taylor Freeman (BCBA, LBA) and Linda Freeman (CCC SLP) will share their expert knowledge regarding the topic of behavior. The presentation will focus on problem behaviors and will include time for Q&A.   The prequel to this webinar is Taylor Freeman’s recorded presentation:  Applied Behavior Analysis  (Passcode:   Du@5Ax1y ). Those seeking some behavior basics are highly recommended to watch this lecture! Re

Check your emails for this announcement from the CHBS! This was an awesome way to make graduation feel special in May and they are doing it again. The deadline is November 20th   JMU’s College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) wants to recognize and honor your achievements in our college’s online commencement ceremony.  We are creating videos for each department/major with an individual screen featuring YOU! Your screen will include a headshot/photo of your choosing, your favorite memory or quote and a little more about you and your accomplishments at JMU.   This does not replace any university-wide commencement plans, but is intended to provide you with a special memento from CHBS.   Please complete this form:  http://bit.ly/CSDGradDec2020     by  November 20 th  in order to be included in the video.  You will have an opportunity to upload a photo (please no larger than 2MB) and provide other information.  Just a reminder – the favorite memory or quote should be no longer than 3

                                                                                                      Join us November 9  (MONDAY) , 2020 7-8pm Multiple Sclerosis: An Unpredictable Journey a Spark Webinar designed to enhance your learning and  spark  new ideas   Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2003, this is Michael Hewitt’s first time sharing his story about the ups and downs of living with a progressive disease. Over the years, Michael has endured relapses and changes in his abilities but has always come out on top. Michael is a die-hard WVU Mountaineer, has fantastic dance moves, is an avid sports fan, and creates the best road trip playlists. Join us for Michael’s story about how MS has shaped his life, including his diagnosis, treatment, symptoms, and outlook.    Registration required!  click  here  to register

Office hours are back on WebEx. Hopefully this works!! Email me if there are issues. M/W 11:00-12:00pm  Tuesday 9:00-10:00am    https://jmu.webex.com/meet/mondsccl 

The JMU CSD Department has started the SPARK Webinar Series for professional development. Join them on October 28th for a WebEx about end of life decision making. The original SPARK vision was for graduate students however undergraduates who are interested can also join!! The details can be found below. Sessions are geared toward professional development, topics of the field, and relevance to the pandemic!! Registration required!  click  here  to register  

Attention Seniors!! Below is a great opportunity that Dr. Depaolis has shared from the  University of Texas at Austin. ********* The new  Child Learning & Development Studies Lab  at the University of Texas at Austin (PI: Maria Arredondo) is looking to hire a full-time lab manager starting ASAP. The lab investigates the neuro-cognitive and socio-cultural mechanisms supporting bilingual infants and children to acquire their languages, become proficient, and succeed academically. We use online platforms, as well as behavioral, eye-tracking, and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) methodologies. This position involves coordinating participant recruitment and data collection, experimental design, supervising undergraduate research assistance, and lab administration. For a full description of the position and to apply, please click on the following link:   https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Research-Lab-Manager---ChiLDS--Lab---Arredondo-_R_000106

Hey everyone! I'm having issues with my WebEx, so until I hear back from IT, my office hours will be on Zoom. Below are the links for this week but check the blog for updates to return to WebEx.   Monday https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72560519007?pwd=UkVEa3VxekYyRjdTSEJiVDJtZFN6Zz09 Meeting ID: 725 6051 9007 Passcode: 7sKyUA   Tuesday https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71759899746?pwd=RlRDMmxaaUZiMUNib1hmd0NyNzh5UT09 Meeting ID: 717 5989 9746 Passcode: 7tB6Nh   Wednesday https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73399262671?pwd=NVVmVVBpK3o5N0l5aFlCMWUvR2pWQT09 Meeting ID: 733 9926 2671 Passcode: 5L9qMX

 Attention Seniors!! A big thank you to NSSLHA for their recording of the graduate school panel hosted a few weeks ago. The recording of the session I hosted will be uploaded shortly. Both links will be put on the senior page of the blog.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JK7fo-vDCcnrdi7Y25E5DN33Ro24bn7/view

Below is a flyer for a virtual coffee date with Audiology Grad Students from JMU's chapter of  Student Academy of Audiology (SAA)! This is a great opportunity for students interested in audiology, as there is a lot of emphasis on SLP in classes.  Email JMUSAA540@gmail.com

 Apply to work for Orientation!! This will be a great opportunity to work for the university, share information about CSD with new students AND it will look great on graduate school applications :)  Below is the link where all the details are posted.  Applications for OPA will be available on Monday, October 5 - Monday, October 19, 2021, at 11:59 PM. Various other positions open throughout the year.  https://www.jmu.edu/orientation/employment.shtml  

Don't forget that next week I am hosting the senior grad sessions on WebEx!  We will cover the basics for applications and have lots of time at the end for questions. Both sessions will be the same material so choose the time that best fits your schedule. It is an optional meeting, but you are welcome to come to both if more questions arise. One of the recordings will be posted on the blog.  Monday September 28th at 12pm   https://jmudukes.webex.com/jmudukes/j.php?MTID=m9517e9d13fc2d66590cc59c6cab34ab6 Thursday October 1st at 9am https://jmudukes.webex.com/jmudukes/j.php?MTID=m0acde6d1988a7127ffd1b78c576d1ef4

Hi everyone!!  Today I will still be holding my office hours, however, they are dedicated to a CSD 200 lecture starting at 11am. I will be sure to open my personal room as soon as it finishes, until 12pm. If you have questions, please feel free to email me and I will respond quickly.  Cameron 

Senior WebEx Sessions for Graduate School Applications!! Join me for a meeting all things grad school! We will cover the basics for applications and have lots of time at the end for questions. Both sessions will be the same material so choose the time that best fits your schedule. You are welcome to come to both if more questions arise. One of the recordings will be posted on the blog. The sessions this year will be hosted on my WebEx page  https://jmudukes.webex.com/meet/mondsccl  Monday September 28th at 12pm   https://jmudukes.webex.com/jmudukes/j.php?MTID=m9517e9d13fc2d66590cc59c6cab34ab6 Thursday October 1st at 9am https://jmudukes.webex.com/jmudukes/j.php?MTID=m0acde6d1988a7127ffd1b78c576d1ef4

Hi everyone, I have my clinic tour on Tuesday morning, so I will not be available for office hours this week. Instead, I will extend my Wednesday office hours to 11-1pm! Monday will not change. This is for this week only**

Hello everyone, My name is Cameron Mondschein and I am serving as the Undergraduate Peer Advisor for the year 2020-2021! I am also the GA for CSD 200 and CSD 412 this fall.  I am a first year graduate student in the Masters of Speech Language Pathology program and completed my undergraduate degree at JMU. I am looking forward to  holding advising sessions to help answer questions related to CSD courses and scheduling, as well as graduate school applications. The advising sessions will be held virtually, via WebEx, until further notice.  Starting Tuesday 9/1 my hours are as follows -Mondays/Wednesdays from 11-12pm -Tuesdays from 9-10am https://jmudukes.webex.com/meet/mondsccl  Meeting ID-172 859 2202 *Please check back for updates in a few weeks, as these hours will change once the clinic schedules are set.

Dear Students,  CSD420 does not require permission as this is open to all students , including non-CSD students. There are three sections. These classes are available on a  first come, first serve  basis.  If the course reaches enrollment capacity, you are advised to place your name on the waitlist .  There are no overrides for this course . It fills quickly and then the computer generates a permission for the next student on the waitlist should the course opens up.

Hello all! I am needing to cancel my office hour on WebEx tomorrow (4/8). Please feel free to email me at csdug@jmu.edu, if you have any questions. The office hours will continue regularly as scheduled next week! Thank you for understanding, Kimberly LaVacca, Peer Advisor

Choosing a graduate program is a big decision to make and requires the consideration of many factors in finding a school that best suits your needs. Below is a compiled list of questions to consider when choosing a graduate program. These questions were composed by a first year SLP graduate student based on questions that were helpful in making their decision. Please know that these questions are simply suggestions on what to consider and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Good luck choosing a graduate program and congratulations on beginning this new chapter of your education! 1.      What types of clinical practicum opportunities are offered or available in the program? (university clinic, school/hospital placements, etc.) 2.      Do I have a graduate assistantship offer or is there a chance I will receive one? Are there other opportunities to apply for graduate positions at the university? Are there scholarship opportunities available to me? 3.      What does the

Dear sophomores, With registration for Fall of 2020 starting on April 13th, now is a great time to take stock of your hard work in your CSD courses and to plan ahead. As a friendly reminder, the foundation courses - CSD207, CSD208 and CSD209 - require a letter grade of C or better to move on to the upper level CSD coursework. Remember these grades also will be important for the graduate school applications in your future. Please take this opportunity to evaluate how you are doing in these courses. If you are doing well, congratulations and keep up the hard work! If you have any concerns about your current performance (such as one or more C grade across 207, 208, and 209), this is a good time to reflect on the goals for your undergraduate career. You are encouraged to communicate with your instructor(s) and advisor. If you decide that it would be beneficial to explore potential opportunities and major/career paths other than CSD that may provide a better platform for yo

Hi all! I have now set my weekly office hour times for peer advising. Tuesday's: 10:00am-11:00am Wednesday's: 12:00pm-1:00pm If you would like to stop by for office hours, please click on the link below. You just need to make sure you have WebEx installed on your computer! You are welcome to audio chat with me, or type in questions if you do not feel comfortable doing that. https://jmu.webex.com/meet/lavacckm  I will not have my video on due to hopes in preserving bandwidth! I hope to chat with you all soon, Kimberly LaVacca, Peer Advisor

Hello all! I will be holding an office hour tomorrow (3/27/2020) at 11:00am-12:00pm on WebEx. You can enter the meeting simply by clicking the link below and it will take you to my room.You just need to make sure you have WebEx installed on your computer! You are welcome to audio chat with me, or type in questions if you do not feel comfortable doing that. https://jmu.webex.com/meet/lavacckm  I hope that some of you are able to join in with me tomorrow! I will be holding more office hours, they just may not be at the same time for each session:) Please email me if you have questions at csdug@jmu.edu. Kimberly LaVacca, Peer Advisor

Dear CSD students,   You have received information from the University regarding the option of completing courses this semester as credit/no-credit. Here are some important considerations for your CSD courses.   SOPHOMORES: Per the University announcement, course prerequisites that require a letter grade will not be satisfied with a “CR” grade. CSD207, CSD208, and CSD209 require a letter grade of “C” or better to move onto the 300 level coursework. Thus, credit/no-credit would not meet this requirement.    FOR ALL OTHERS: For a large majority of students, an undergraduate education in CSD marks the beginning of a career in CSD, and so graduate school and professional certification requirements must be carefully considered before electing to take a course as credit/no-credit. For courses that require demonstration of competency (e.g., PHYS, CHEM), a letter grade of “C” is generally recommended. The CSD upper-class coursework fulfill graduate trainin

Hello Freshman! Below is the recorded information session done by Peer Advisor, Kimberly LaVacca. Please note that this is not a comprehensive, just a few key things to start thinking about before going into Sophomore year regarding classes and organizations. If you have questions regarding the content covered, or want additional information please email csdug@jmu.edu. Not included in this powerpoint is information on CSD research opportunities. As an Undergraduate Student, there are many research opportunities available to you. Participating in research helps you become a competitive candidate for graduate school! If you would like to learn more please visit:  https://www.csd.jmu.edu/researchlabs.html . I hope you are all staying safe and well. Kimberly LaVacca, Peer Advisor

Hello Juniors! Below is the recorded information session done by Peer Advisor, Kimberly LaVacca. Please note that this is not a comprehensive, just a few key things to start thinking about before going into your senior year like observation hours and taking the GRE. If you have questions regarding the content covered, or want additional information please email csdug@jmu.edu. Another note that is not included in this powerpoint, is that to start thinking if you have not taken any cognate courses (physics, math, etc.) you should see if you already have the credits or plan to take them in your Fall semester. I hope you all are staying safe and well. Kimberly LaVacca, Peer Advisor

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is now accepting applications for the Robin C. McKay Memorial Scholarship This is a $2,100 scholarship for an undergraduate student in the CSD program.  This is not a need-based scholarship but, rather, is awarded to a well-rounded and academically proficient student studying in the fields of Speech-Language Pathology.                           To be eligible for the McKay Scholarship you must: ·       Be an Undergraduate student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program who is studying speech pathology ·       Be well-rounded an academically proficient ·       Have a minimum GPA in the major of 3.25 ·       Be a rising senior (junior status) haven taken CSD 207, 208, 209, 300, and 301                       To apply for the McKay Scholarship you must : ·       Submit a resume of past accomplishments/achievements ·       Write a brief personal statement as to future goals/aspirations 

Attention Freshman and Junior CSD majors! Last week (3/5) I announced that I would be holding information sessions for the Freshman on March 20th and 27th from 11:00am-12:00pm, and for the Juniors on March 23rd and 30th from 11:30am-12:30pm. Details on the content of these sessions can be found on those separate posts. Due to JMU's policies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, I will now be holding these sessions on a web-based platform. I will be able to share more information on this soon. Please email me at csdug@jmu.edu if you have any further questions. Peer Advisor, Kimberly LaVacca

The peer advisor will be holding information sessions on Friday March 20th and 27th from 11:00-12:00pm in HBS G045 regarding important class information going into Sophomore year as well as ways to get involved at JMU. If you would like more information or have specific questions about the session please email Peer Advisor Kimberly LaVacca at csdug@jmu.edu.

The peer advisor will be holding information sessions on Monday, March 23rd and 30th from 11:30-12:30 in HBS G050 regarding preparation for the next school year. T he talk will also include tips for getting ready to apply to graduate school and some helpful timeline information. If you would like more information or have specific questions about the session please email Peer Advisor Kimberly LaVacca at csdug@jmu.edu.

Hello Undergrads, Quota International of Harrisonburg offering a scholarship that CSD students qualify for. Attached to this post, is the information for the scholarship. If you would like it as a PDF, please feel free to email csdug@jmu.edu.

Freshman, I hope you all have enjoyed the CSD program so far during your first year. Because you are CSD majors, you will be getting a CSD advisor. Please keep an eye on your MyMadison, as these Advisor placements will be going out within the next month. 

Assessment Day is coming up soon! Below is some important information for those who will be taking the CSD Assessment on February 11th. If you have any questions regarding this day and the procedures please email csdug@jmu.edu.

The CSD faculty office hours for this semester have now been updated on the office hours page. There are a few faculty members that have not been updated yet, but they will be current hours by the end of next week! I hope everyone has had a great start to their semester.

If you are looking for a summer job, and would like to gain experience working with children in an inclusive setting please see the information below. Job Description: Make a difference.   Have fun.   Earn money. Competitive Wages.   Do rewarding work.   Have weekends off! Hanover County Parks and Recreation   (just north of Richmond, VA)  is seeking dynamic and motivated persons to work at its summer day camps.   The camps are inclusion programs for children with and without disabilities. The department is seeking individuals to work as  Therapeutic Recreation Aides/Inclusion Coach ,  Recreation Aides  and  Recreation Supervisors  to help all children participate  in this inclusion-based program.   For more details and other information, please visit:  www.hanovercountyjobs.com . If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact  Bob Fankhauser at 804-365-7150. Flyer: