National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
College of Health Sciences
The Department of Communicative Disorders operates the Central Mississippi Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic to facilitate the clinical education of students in speech-language pathology, facilitate faculty-student research, and to provide services to person with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and/or hearing disorders in Jackson and the surrounding counties.
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association) is a student-run organization that focuses on communication sciences and disorders. This organization is available for all students who are interested in learning more about communication sciences. It also provides Communicative Disorder Majors and Minors to get the chance to meet one another and learn about being a Speech/Language Pathologist and Audiologist. NSSLHA is the only official student association that is recognized by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Membership is available at the local, state, and national levels. For more information about the state and national levels visit www.mshausa.org/ or www.asha.org/nsslha/.
Jackson State University Chapters
There are two NSSLHA Chapters on the campus of Jackson State University.
NSSLHA JSU Undergraduate Chapter
- Caters to the needs of those students enrolled in the B.S. and Post-Bac programs in Communicative Disorders at JSU
NSSLHA JSU Graduate Chapter
- Caters to the needs of those students enrolled in the M.S. Program in Communicative Disorders at JSU
Each chapter is active on campus, and does community service, fundraising, and outreach.
Why join one of JSU’s NSSLHA Chapters?
- To be a part of a local, state, and national organization.
- To have a chance to meet other students and faculty in the Communicative Disorders department.
- To get involved with campus activities
- For opportunities for leadership as committee chairs or officers
- To learn more about our field and department through tours, guest speakers at seminars and meetings, and a state convention.
- To enjoy social picnics, pizza parties, games, and volunteer opportunities.
- To help build your resume.
- To have FUN and win prizes!
If you would like to contact our undergraduate chapter or join NSSLHA please e-mail the Chapter at nsslha.jsu.undergraduate@gmail.com or the Chapter Advisor, Ms. Whitney Perkins at Whitney.D.Perkins@jsums.edu or (601) 979-1433.
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Officers
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2017-2018 Graduate Officers
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Najla Muhammad – President |
Ahbria Williams – President |
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Mickala Hodges – Vice-President |
Anniston Owen – Vice-President |
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MyKela Croft – Secretary |
Lillian Hines – Secretary |
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Whitney Fells – Treasurer |
Ashland Johnson – Treasurer |
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Modesty Woodward – Historian |
Michaela Banks – Historian |
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Najla Muhammad – SGA Representative |
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Committee Chairperson |
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– Scholarship Chair |
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– Fundraiser Chair |
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Undergraduate and Graduate Chapter Advisor Mrs. Whitney Perkins |
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Past Sponsored Events
- October 3rd – 2015 Jackson, MS Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech
- September 17th – 2016 Jackson, MS Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech
Upcoming Events
Undergraduate Chapter
- TBA
Graduate Chapter
- TBA
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Preparing Professionals
The mission of the Communicative Disorders program is to provide quality education to pre-professional and graduate students from diverse populations who are majoring in Communicative Disorders by offering educational experiences that require the application of knowledge of normal and abnormal communication, critical thinking, data analysis, the use of professional oral and written communication, and the infusion of technology, when possible, for the prevention, assessment and intervention of communication disorders
LEARN BY DOING
The program in graduate education will guide graduate students to: (a) acquire the knowledge and develop the skills, competencies and attitudes that are essential for the prevention, assessment and intervention of communicative disorders, and the safe, effective, and efficient practice of entry-level speech-language pathology, (b) develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data, and to conduct research, (c) provide professional and public service to local, state, national, and world communities, (d) continue their professional growth by exploring developments in the profession and learning new models of prevention, assessment and intervention, and (e) develop an understanding and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity on normal and disordered communication.
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Gain real-world experience expanding outside of the classroom. Learn how to succeed by facing real challenges within the community.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Communicative Disorders majors have a plethora of career options:
| Speech Language Pathologist | Behavior Technician | Speech Pathologist Assistant | Speech Therapist |
| Clinical Intake Specialist | Medical Office Manager | Residential Counselor | Personal Care Assistant |
CLINIC
The Department of Communicative Disorders at Jackson State University (JSU) operates the Central Mississippi Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic (CMSLHC). The CMSLHC provides prevention, assessment, and treatment services for adults and children with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
Want to learn more? Click below to view our clinic.
PERSONNEL
READY TO JOIN?
For more information, please contact us at (601) 979-1143. We look forward to meeting with you and seeing how our program can help you achieve your goals.
