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Updated:  August 27, 2009

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Advising Procedures for the MHS Degree

Upon admission to the MHS program, a student will meet with the Graduate Advisor to determine a plan of study that takes into account the student’s undergraduate coursework and whether or not the student intends to write a master’s thesis. Initial advising generally takes place during the regular registration period, which occurs during the week preceding the beginning of Fall Semester. Later advising sessions typically occur during the pre-registration periods for each upcoming semester (October for Spring Semesters and March for Summer and Fall Semesters).

During a student’s second fall semester, a Program of Study form (also referred to as the “M-1”) must be submitted to the Graduate School. Two copies will be made – one to be retained in the student’s advising folder and the other to be given to the student for his or her own records. Please refer to the Graduate School’s Master’s Plan of Study & Degree Requirements.

Registration

Following completion of the admission process, the Graduate School will send each newly admitted student an e-mail message that will include his or her PawPrint and temporary password, both of which are necessary to access University email and the myZou online registration system. To begin registration, go to myZou and follow the sign-on instructions. Use the “search for a class” button on the top right side to begin.

For sign-on assistance, contact the IT Help Desk at 573-882-5000. For any other problems encountered during the registration process, please contact Barbara McLay, Program Director and Graduate Advisor.

Typical Timeline for the MHS Degree

• Students with a background in communication disorders:
  Students with a background in CSD typically finish the MHS degree in two years, including at least one summer semester. Occasionally, a student with an undergraduate degree in communication disorders will enter the program needing some prerequisite coursework for graduate-level study or clinical practicum. This may require an extra summer (or more in rare instances) of study.
• Students who do not have a background in communication disorders:
  An extra three full semesters (spring, fall, spring) of prerequisite coursework is required of students who majored in a field other than communication disorders.
• Reasonable Rate of Progress for Master’s students:
  Circumstances may necessitate that a student take a leave of absence or significantly reduce his or her enrollment. Per the policy of the Graduate School, students have eight years in which to complete the Master of Health Science degree. If more time is needed to complete the degree requirements, the student may submit a written request for an extension. The faculty will meet and notify the student of its decision within one month of when the student files the request.