Program Application
- How do I apply to the B.A. in Speech Pathology Program?
All students interested in majoring in Speech Pathology must complete a program application for admittance into the School of Education B.A. Speech Pathology Program. Additional information on the program admission process can be found in the B.A. in Speech Pathology Program Handbook.
- How do I apply to the Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement?
All students interested in being admitted to this program must first complete a cohort program application for admittance into the School of Education Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement. Additional information on the program admission process can be found in the Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement Handbook.
- Is there a minimum GPA required to be admitted to the School of Education?
The School of Education requires a 2.0 GPA or higher to be accepted into its programs.
- Where do I turn in the program application?
Program applications can be returned by mail or in-person to the School of Education at 311 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015
Praxis Exams
Fingerprinting
- Do I have to be fingerprinted to be admitted to the Speech Pathology Program?
No, you do not need to be fingerprinted for program admission.
- Do I have to be fingerprinted for my practicum?
Yes, Clark County School District requires all students to be fingerprinted prior to placement.
- I am a teacher and was fingerprinted by the Clark County School District. Do I have to be fingerprinted again?
Yes, the Clark County School District requires a separate fingerprint report.
- What if I have a Sheriff’s Card, have been fingerprinted by my employer or have been fingerprinted by the police department, do I have to be fingerprinted again?
Yes, the Clark County School District requires a separate fingerprint report.
- Why do I have to be fingerprinted again? Doesn’t the Clark County School District keep my fingerprints?
Fingerprints are sent to the FBI. The FBI issues a single report to the Clark County School District, and prints are destroyed. It is a regulation that anyone entering Clark County School District in a capacity where they might be left alone with students is fingerprinted, no matter how many divisions they work with or for.
Field Experiences
- Do Speech Pathology majors have to participate in field experiences?
Yes, B.A. in Speech Pathology majors are required to take four education courses that include from 5 to 10 hours of field experience.
- What are field experiences?
Field experience activities are designed to be developmental. Field experiences will consist of classroom observation, individual tutoring, small group work and large group instruction in local elementary and secondary schools.
- How do I receive an observation placement for my class?
The School of Education submits an observation placement request to the Clark County School District at the beginning of each semester. Your instructor will distribute the assignments once the Clark County School District finds a suitable placement.
- After I am assigned to a school, can I change my observation placement to a school closer to my home?
No, observation placements are assigned by the Clark County School District based on pre-assigned regions for each class.
- How soon should I contact my school once I receive my observation placement?
It is extremely important that you contact your assigned school immediately. Even if you are not planning to do the observation right away.
- I am a full-time teacher. Do I need to observe in a school?
No. Current full-time teachers are not required to complete observations; however they should complete reflection sheets on their own teaching as a replacement assignment.
- I am a long-term substitute teacher. Do I need to observe in a school?
Yes. But long-term subs may observe in their own schools, with written permission from the administration. However, they may not observe in their own classrooms.
Clinical Practicum
- How do I apply for my clinical practicum?
All Speech Pathology majors need to complete a practicum application two semesters prior to the internship. Additional information on the practicum application process can be found in the B.A. in Speech Pathology Program Handbook or the Speech Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Endorsement Handbook.
- Do I have to have a certain GPA for my practicum?
The School of Education requires a 2.0 GPA or higher for a student to begin his or her practicum.
- Where do I turn in my practicum application?
Practicum applications can be returned by mail or in-person to the School of Education at 311 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015.
- I submitted a practicum application. What if I do not pass all my required classes prior to my practicum or my GPA falls below a 2.0?
If any student does not pass the required courses and/or maintain a 2.0 GPA, the practicum application will be denied and his or her placement cancelled. In these cases, the student will need to reapply for the practicum once all classes are complete and/or his or her GPA reaches 2.0 or higher.
Speech Pathology Courses
- Where will the speech pathology classes be held?
Nevada State College currently has three classroom buildings. The Dawson building is located at 1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, the Basic/Water building is located at 303 S. Water Street, Henderson and the Basic/Water II building is located at 311 S. Water Street, Henderson. Most college core classes are offered at the Dawson building while education courses are offered at the Basic/Water I and II buildings.
- When will Nevada State College speech pathology classes be offered?
Nevada State College speech pathology classes are offered in a variety of formats including online and evening times.
