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Honors Tutorial College (HTC) Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Prospective Students
What is the HTC program in CSD?
The HTC program in CSD is a two and a half year program that starts in the spring semester of sophomore year. The program provides qualified students with a research-oriented undergraduate experience through individualized training in hearing, speech and language sciences.
How is the HTC program different from the traditional baccalaureate program in CSD?
In addition to coursework, the HTC program includes a set of tutorials, in which students actively participate in one-to-one or small group interactions with faculty tutors. The HTC program also requires a senior thesis. Students are required to maintain a minimum of 3.5 overall GPA during their course of study.
Will I graduate earlier or later in the HTC program compared to the traditional baccalaureate program?
The HTC program is designed for the same length of study as the traditional program. The program starts in the spring semester of sophomore year, when students will participate in a tutorial on faculty research exploration. Junior year will be used for coursework and tutorials with the aim of identifying a focused area of research and thesis advisor. Senior year will be used for coursework and thesis research.
Is the HTC program the right program for me?
Consider if the tutorial mode fits your
learning style. The HTC program emphasizes research and independent learning.
If you are more comfortable with guided and highly structured learning, you
will not benefit from the HTC program.
How do I apply?
Applications are accepted from current Ohio
University students only. Application deadline is October 1. CSD majors
achieving the sophomore status by the end of their first year are eligible to
apply. Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will be invited to attend an
information meeting in early fall to evaluate their fit for the program.
In accordance with the on-campus transfer guidelines set forth by the Honors Tutorial College, students interested in applying should submit the following materials:
- A current DARS
- A statement of purpose discussing the reasons for pursuing the HTC program, their qualifications and fit, and the general content area for the proposed thesis research
- A writing sample from any college course
- A completed endorsement form by a CSD faculty member who is familiar with their academic work
Applications should be submitted by the deadline (October 1) to:
Dr. Chao-Yang Lee
Director of Studies
Honors Tutorial College Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Where can I get more information?
Information about the Honors Tutorial College can be found here: http://www.ohio.edu/honors/
Information about the program curriculum can be found in the Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog: http://www.catalogs.ohio.edu
Information about the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders can be found here: http://www.ohio.edu/chsp/rcs/csd/
For questions not answered by this page or the above resources, please contact
Dr. Chao-Yang Lee ( leec1@ohio.edu ), Director of Studies, Honors Tutorial Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio University, Athens, OH 45701
Current Students: Your HTC Career at a Glance
Sophomore year
- Fall
- Application and Admission: Admitted students meet with Director of Studies (DOS) before priority registration begins (the last week of October) to make plans for spring tutorial and coursework
- Spring
- Tutorial (CSD 2980T) on faculty research exploration
- Explore potential thesis areas and advisors
· Goal is to narrow down to one or two areas/advisors by the end of fall semester
- Other coursework in consultation with DOS
- Evaluate your fit with the HTC program
Junior year
- Fall
- Tutorial (CSD 3970T) in one or one of the areas identified from the previous tutorial
- Further explore potential thesis areas and advisors
- Goal is to narrow down to one area/advisor
- (Optional but recommended) HTC seminar on thesis writing or any topic
- Goal is to establish a meaningful connection to the HTC community
- Other coursework in consultation with DOS
- Evaluate your fit with potential thesis areas and advisors
- Spring
- Tutorial (CSD 3980T) with thesis advisor identified from the previous tutorial
- Goal is to identify a specific topic for thesis and complete a draft of thesis prospectus by the end of spring (in conjunction with the thesis writing seminar, if taken)
- (Optional but recommended) HTC seminar on thesis writing
- Other coursework in consultation with DOS
- Evaluate your fit with thesis topic and advisor
- Summer
- Continue to work on thesis prospectus by consulting thesis guidelines ( http://www.ohio.edu/honors/current-students/requirements.cfm )
- Prepare senior portfolio ( http://www.ohio.edu/honors/current-students/requirements.cfm )
Senior year
- Fall
- Senior portfolio (including thesis prospectus) is due to HTC the last Friday of September
- A draft is due to thesis advisor four weeks before the HTC due date to allow time for review and revision
- A draft approved by the thesis advisor is due to Director of Studies two weeks before the HTC due date to allow time for review and revision
- Senior portfolio review: Student will meet with HTC Dean and CSD Director of Studies to discuss thesis plan and future plans
- Thesis tutorial (CSD 4970T)
- Other coursework in consultation with DOS
- Spring
- Thesis tutorial (CSD 4980T)
- Other coursework in consultation with DOS
- Thesis is due to HTC the last day of classes at 5 pm
- A draft is due to thesis advisor four weeks before the HTC due date to allow time for review and revision
- A draft approved by the thesis advisor is due to Director of Studies two weeks before the HTC due date to allow time for review and revision