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General Information
Contact Information
Texas Tech University Health Science Center Policies
School of Health Professions Policies
Academics and Enrollment Management
Available Resources
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Departments
Clinical Counseling & Mental Health
Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
MSAC Academic Progression
MSAC Clinical Study
MSAC Curriculum and Outcomes
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MSMH Academic Progression
MSMH Clinical Study
MSMH Curriculum and Outcomes
Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
MSCR Academic Progression
MSCR Clinical Study
MSCR Curriculum and Outcomes
Healthcare Management & Leadership
Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Laboratory Sciences & Primary Care
Second Degree & Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science
CLS - Online Important Contacts and Campus Information
CLS - Online Overview of Program
CLS - Online Curriculum
CLS - Online Professional Conduct
CLS - Online Academic Policies and Progression
CLS - Online Technology Requirements
CLS - Online Testing Policy and Procedures
CLS - Online Preceptorship Information
CLS - Online Certification
CLS - Online Additional Student Policies
CLS - Online Appendix
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
CLS - Traditional Important Contacts and Campus Information
CLS - Traditional Overview of Program
CLS - Traditional Curriculum
CLS - Traditional Professional Conduct
CLS - Traditional Academic Policies and Progression
CLS - Traditional Technology Requirements
CLS - Traditional Testing Policy and Procedures
CLS - Traditional Preceptorship Information
CLS - Traditional Certification
CLS - Traditional Additional Student Policies
CLS - Traditional Master of Science in Healthcare Administration Track
CLS - Traditional Appendix
Master of Science in Molecular Pathology
MP Important Contacts and Campus Information
MP Overview of Program
MP Curriculum
MP Professional Conduct
MP Academic Policies and Progression
MP Technology Requirements
MP Testing Policy and Procedures
MP Preceptorship Information
MP Certification
MP Additional Student Policies
MP Appendix
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
PA Important Contacts and General Information
PA Overview of the Program
PA Professionalism and Conduct
PA Curriculum
PA Academic Policies, Progression, and Graduation
PA Clerkship Specific Policies
PA Appendicies
Rehabilitation Sciences
Master of Athletic Training
Master in Occupational Therapy
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Entry-Level)
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (Post-Professional)
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy
Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Traditional and Post-Baccalaureate Second Degree
SLHS Mission Statement
SLHS Learning Outcomes
SLHS Technical Standards
SLHS Academic Progression and Counseling Policies
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
SLP Mission Statement
SLP Technical Standards
SLP Knowledge and Skills Acquisition/Learning Outcomes
SLP Academic Progression and Counseling Policies
SLP Comprehensive Exam, Thesis
Doctor of Audiology
AuD Mission Statement
AuD Technical Standards
AuD Knowledge and Skills Acquisition/Learning Outcomes
AuD Academic Progression and Counseling Policies
AuD Comprehensive Exams, Clinical Research Project
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Available Resources
Library
https://ttuhsc.libguides.com/new
The TTUHSC Libraries of the Health Sciences provide facilities and learning/information resources with physical sites in Lubbock, Amarillo, and Odessa. The TTUHSC Library system collections presently contain more than 275,338 bound volumes and over 80,504 electronic books. The system has 209 print journal subscriptions and approximately 22,002 electronic journals available at all TTUHSC sites. The libraries feature quiet and group study carrels and rooms, anatomy models, twelve 3D printers (two printers in Odessa and eleven printers in Lubbock), computer labs, scanners, interlibrary loan and reference services, and Internet access. The online Ask A Librarian service (
http://ttuhsc.libanswers.com/ask
) allows students to email, text, or chat with a reference librarian for article and searching assistance. Step-by-step online guides to library services and resources are available at
http://ttuhsc.libguides.com/new
. Here you will also find the one-search option, the EBSCO Discovery Tool.
Resources specific to the School of Health Professions can be found at two locations. The "Health Professions" option beneath the Schools & Programs tab features prominent databases, ebooks, and ejournals. The more comprehensive SHP guide (
https://ttuhsc.libguides.com/healthprofessions
) is linked from this page and itemizes further resources by department.
The TTUHSC Libraries provide on and off-campus electronic access to more than 546 databases including 220 that are open access. The databases related to the School of Health Professions include, but are not limited to: MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL Complete with FullText, OT Search Online, Psychiatry Online, Rehabilitation Reference Center, Health and Psychosocial Instruments, Access Physiotherapy including the F.A. Davis Collection, PEDro – Physiotherapy Evidence database, SportDiscus, LEXICOMP, PsycINFO, EXAM MASTER online (NCLEXRN), Scopus, OVID, Cochrane Databases, UpToDate, ClinicalKey as well as the TexShare collection. Bibliographic tools such as RefWorks and Endnote can be accessed from the Bibliographic guide:
https://ttuhsc.libguides.com/bibliographic
. To meet the needs of all TTUHSC users including distance education, the TTUHSC Libraries provide online forms for ILL requests, search assistance, 3D prints, and library cards.
Preston Smith Library of the Health Sciences in Lubbock features 28 group study rooms and 17 computers in the Methodology Lab
An additional 12 public computers are located throughout the second and third floors along with seating for 362 individuals.
Harrington Library of the Health Sciences in Amarillo has two computer areas with 15 stations, 106 seats, and 4 study rooms.
Library of the Health Sciences in Odessa, has 71 study seats, 3 study rooms, and 1 computer classroom with 10
desktop stations and 4 laptop stations.
Parking Services-
http://www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/parkingserv/
Scholarships
Applications for all scholarships are available on the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Current Student resource page (
https://student.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/
)
https://student.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/current/scholarships.aspx
The Scholarships Information page contains announcements of all available scholarships and deadlines for acceptance. Students are also provided with information regarding scholarships at new student orientation. Before applying for scholarships, students MUST have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
on file with the TTUHSC Financial Aid Office. School of Health Professions scholarships are competitive scholarships requiring students to compete with other students. SHP scholarships are awarded by the School of Health Professions scholarship committee.
Eligibility for the scholarship is based upon the criteria established by each donor and the TTUHSC School of Health Professions. According to the Texas Education Code,
§ 54.213
: a student with a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000 for the academic year or summer the student is enrolled and who is a non-resident is entitled to pay the tuition and fees required of Texas residents without regard to the length of time the student has resided in Texas. For more information, please contact the School of Health Professions Office of Student Affairs, at
shp.studentaffairs@ttuhsc.edu
.
Student Counseling-
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/centers-institutes/counseling/
Student Healthcare-
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/health.aspx
Student Insurance-
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-life/health-insurance.aspx
Student Organizations-
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/student-affairs/organizations/default.aspx
TTUHSC Student Government Association
The TTUHSC Student Government Association is the recognized governing body for students at the Health Sciences Center. It consists of representatives from each of the institution's five schools: Biomedical Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and each campus. These representatives for the Student Senate, assisting the promotion, coordination, and direction of student affairs and activities affecting the Health Sciences Center student body. The TTUHSC SGA advocates for and represents student needs and interests collaborating with students, faculty, student organizations, administration, and the community. They strive to promote a campus climate that is inclusive, supportive, and student-centered.
Students with Disabilities-
HP 77.14
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/disability/default.aspx
Tuition and Fees
Debt Management:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/financial-aid/debt-management.aspx
Financial Aid:
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/financial-aid/
Student Business Services:
https://www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/studentbusserv/
Tuition Estimates
:
http://www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/studentbusserv/tuitionestimates.aspx
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