Department of Human Services and Educational Leadership

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Program/Faculty Contacts

Communication Sciences and Disorders Program
Lydia Richardson

Rehabilitation Services
Bill Weber

Faculty

Professors

• Luis Aguerrevere, PhD, University of New Orleans, Applied BioPsychology
• Nina Ellis-Hervey, PhD, Oklahoma State University, School Psychology
• Stacy Hendricks, EdD, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Educational Administration
• Wendy K. Killam, PhD, University of Arkansas, Counselor Education
• William F. Weber, EdD, University of Northern Colorado, Rehabilitation Counseling

Associate Professors

• Rochelle Cade, PhD, Texas A&M University, Counselor Education
• Ali Hachem, PhD, Miami University, Educational Administration
• Daniel McCleary, PhD, University of Tennessee, School Psychology
• Summer Pannell, PhD, University of Mississippi, Educational Leadership
• Barbara Qualls, PhD, University of North Texas, Curriculum and Instruction, Research
• Lydia Richardson, SLPD, Nova Southeastern University, Speech-Language Pathology

Assistant Professors

• Jaime Flowers, PhD, Chapman University, School Psychology
• Leigh Kirby, PhD, Texas A&M University, Counselor Education and Supervision
• Pietro Sasso, PhD, Darden College of Education, Educational Leadership
• Elaine Turner, PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University, School Psychology
• Brian Uriegas, EdD, Texas A&M University at Kingsville, Educational Leadership

Visiting Professors

• Maria Betancourt-Smith, PhD, Texas A&M University, Curriculum and Instruction
• Jessica Conn, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University, Speech-Language Pathology
• Richard Skuza, EdD, Texas A&M University, Educational Leadership

Clinical Instructors

• Layne Debardelaben, MA, University of Houston, Speech-Language Pathology
• Amy Durham, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University, Speech-Language Pathology
• Kelly Jobe, AuD, University of Florida, Audiology
• Erin Keeling, MS, Texas Woman’s University, Speech-Language Pathology
• Brittany McCreary, PhD, Stephen F. Austin State University, School Psychology
• Deena Petersen, MS, University of Southern Mississippi, Speech-Language Pathology

Clinic/Center/Lab Directors

• Nina Ellis-Hervey (School Psychology Assessment Center)
• Kelly Jobe (Cole Audiology Lab)
• Luis Aguerrevere (Human Neuroscience Laboratory)
• Nashae Turner (Counseling Clinic)
• Deena Petersen (Stanley Center for Speech and Language Disorders)
• William Weber (Rehabilitation Services Career Planning Laboratory)

Training Directors

• Brittany McCreary, Nina Ellis-Hervey (SFA Charter School psychology internship)

Objectives

Objectives of the department include:

1. the preparation of professionals for careers in rehabilitation and related human services occupations serving the general population and people with disabilities and communication disorders
2. providing graduate education in nationally accredited programs in counseling, speech-language pathology and school psychology.
3. and the preparation of leaders for elementary and secondary schools, as well as institutions of higher education.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

A speech-language pathologist evaluates and provides treatment for children and adults who have communication disorders. The bachelor’s degree is a pre-professional degree for people wishing to pursue graduate study in communication sciences and disorders or speech and language pathology or for those wishing to pursue a career as a speech-language pathology assistant. The master’s degree is required for Texas licensure and clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Admission Process

Admission is based upon the applicant’s overall GPA and grades in the introductory CSDS courses. To be considered for admission review, the applicant must submit the following materials:

1. a completed application to the communication sciences and disorders program
2. complete transcripts for all previous college credit
3. and a copy of advising sheets.

Applications for admission to the summer and fall classes must be submitted by Feb. 1 each year. Applications for admission to the spring classes must be submitted by Sept. 15 each year. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure that all application materials are received by the communication sciences and disorders program by deadline.

Admission Requirements

Students requesting admission to the Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders program must meet the following criteria:

1. Acceptance to SFA
2. a minimum of 30 credit hours
3. Overall GPA of 2.75 in college work
4. Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of B or higher: CSDS 2300 , CSDS 2310  and CSDS 2320  

Students will not be permitted to register for advanced communication sciences and disorders courses unless they have completed and met the minimum requirements in the prerequisite courses and have been admitted to the Bachelor of Science in communication sciences and disorders program.

Programs

• Communication Sciences and Disorders, BS
• Human Services, BS
• Pre-Audiology, BS
• Rehabilitation Services, BS

• Rehabilitation Services, Major

• Deaf Services Concentration
• Orientation and Mobility Concentration
• Rehabilitation Services Concentration

• Addictions Studies Minor
• Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor
• Rehabilitation Services, Minor

• Rehabilitation Services, Degree Map

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