Assistant Professor, Communicative Disorders · Eastern New Mexico University
Welcome! This page is for students admitted to the CDIS leveling program at ENMU who have Dr. Evelyn as an advisor. You will find answers to common advising questions, links to important resources, and instructions for next steps.
Please note: information in this FAQ may not be appropriate for students who are not being advised by Dr. Evelyn.
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Log into your MyENMU portal. Click Registration, then Add/Drop Classes, and follow the prompts from there.
You can also register directly through the student registration page.
There are two ways to withdraw from a class, and which one you use depends on where you are in the semester. Check the withdrawal dates for your term on the ENMU Academic Calendar before you start.
Log into the MyENMU portal, click Registration, then Add/Drop Classes, then Register for Classes. Select the semester, find the summary box of your enrolled classes, and in the Action column on the far right choose Withdrawal/Web for the course you are dropping. Then click Submit.
In the portal, click Registration, then Course Withdrawal Information. Download the withdrawal request form, fill it out, and email it to practicum.Forms@enmu.edu.
How to Withdraw from Classes PDF, 4 pages, with screenshots
Withdrawing may leave a W on your transcript, and it can affect your tuition balance and, if you receive aid, your financial aid. Billing questions go to Student Accounts at 575.562.2005 and aid questions to financial.aid@enmu.edu.
Because of FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, I can only discuss your personal academic information through your ENMU email account. Using your ENMU email protects your privacy and confirms that I am communicating with the correct student.
It also matters when I contact other departments on your behalf. I often need to copy you into that conversation, and I cannot do that unless you are using your ENMU email.
The CDIS leveling program is not a degree or certificate program. It is a flexible, non-degree path that provides prerequisite coursework for students preparing to apply to graduate school or for SLP-A licensure. You will not receive a diploma or certificate of completion, but your completed courses will appear on your ENMU transcript and can be submitted to graduate programs or state licensing boards.
ENMU does offer other programs for students who want a formal credential:
If you are interested in either of these options, please let me know and I will connect you with the appropriate advisor.
No diploma or certificate is issued. You can request an official ENMU transcript from the registrar's office once your coursework is complete.
You can find more information here: ENMU CDIS Graduate Program.
I handle advising primarily by email so we have a clear record of your plan and communication. To get started, please send me the following:
No. You will register for your own classes through the MyENMU Portal.
It depends on the problem:
Add yourself to the waitlist. Course caps are raised or new sections are opened based on the number of students on the waitlist.
If you are still unable to get into a CDIS class you need by the first day of classes, email Dr. Evelyn. Be sure to use your ENMU email account and include your student ID number along with the course name, number, and CRN in your message.
Absolutely. To assist you effectively, please provide the following information:
I do not need your transcript to help you plan or to keep you moving through the leveling program. There are two situations where sending one is useful:
To aid in your course planning, refer to the CDIS Course Rotations and Suggested Course of Study page. This resource provides detailed information on course offerings, prerequisites, and scheduling.
Once you provide the above details, I can work with you to develop a personalized course plan aligned with your goals.
Each course plan is unique to the student and their goals. However, most graduate programs require the following courses:
Many graduate programs also require:
If you are seeking an SLP-A license in Florida or Texas, the best courses to start with are:
If you are considering applying to ENMU for graduate school, you can find more information about course rotation and suggested paths on the CDIS Course Rotations page.
ENMU's CDIS leveling courses are offered in a few different formats. Here is how to tell what each one means when you view the class schedule or register.
| Type | Description | Attendance | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEB / 1WW | Fully online, asynchronous | No live attendance required | CDIS 300-1WW |
| PWEBVD / 1AW | Live class recordings, optional live participation | Optional, must watch recordings | CDIS 310-1AW |
| 001 | In-person, on-campus | Required | CDIS 301-001 |
Every leveling course is offered online and asynchronous. On top of that, most leveling courses are also taught in person on campus at least once per academic year, and that in-person section can be attended virtually.
Graduate-level CDIS courses work differently. Almost all of them are online and synchronous, meaning you attend live at a scheduled time. That does not apply to leveling coursework.
You can verify the course type when registering through the MyENMU Portal.
These are the current CDIS prerequisites for applying to the ENMU graduate program.
This is the current prerequisite list. The official, authoritative source is ENMU's Graduate Program Prerequisites page; if anything here ever differs from that page, the ENMU page governs. Each course must be completed with a B or better. A course redesign takes effect FA27. Until then, where a course below is marked, a student completing it at ENMU takes the two listed courses together to cover the same content.
Required CDIS courses:
The professional writing prerequisite is met by the Clinical Methods and Professional Writing course listed above.
All CDIS prerequisites for this pathway must be less than 5 years old at the time of admission.
These must be completed before beginning graduate clinical work, regardless of application date:
These must be general education courses, not CDIS-related courses.
Full details: ENMU Graduate Program Prerequisites
In most cases, yes, because the foundational CDIS courses overlap heavily. The CDIS courses required for ENMU's graduate program (300, 301, 310, 311, 330, 332, 434, and 441/441L) are largely the same ones you would take for SLP-A purposes.
One difference: ENMU's graduate program also requires a professional writing course, CDIS 478, or the combined CDIS 3XX once it is offered, which is not required for SLP-A licensure in Texas or Florida. A student focused only on SLP-A licensure does not need it, while a student who may also apply to ENMU's graduate program should plan to take it. If you are applying to a graduate program other than ENMU, check that program's prerequisite list, since each program sets its own requirements.
Two things to keep in mind:
If you think you might pursue a master's later, tell me now and we will choose courses that serve both goals.
All registration, semester, drop, and payment dates are posted in one place, the ENMU Academic Calendar:
Dr. Evelyn does not have that information. Contact Student Accounts:
Leveling students are generally limited to 12 credits per semester. In summer, the limit is 6 to 9 credits depending on GPA.
It is possible to take more than 12 credits with approval from the Dean. This is considered on a case-by-case basis, and approval is typically granted to:
If you would like to request an overload, register for the courses you can, then email me:
I will submit a request for the Dean's approval on your behalf.
Register for the maximum allowed, then email me:
I will submit an override request.
Subject: Request for Credit Overload
Dear Dr. Evelyn,
I would like to take more than 12 credit hours this semester and need permission to register for an additional course. I understand this requires Dean approval, and I am requesting your help to initiate that process.
Here is my information:
Thank you for your help!
Tuition for graduate leveling students is based on student classification, not the number of courses taken. To receive the $275 per credit hour rate, you must be enrolled in at least one CDIS course. If you are only taking general education courses such as biology, statistics, or physical science, you will need to reapply to ENMU as an undergraduate non-degree-seeking student.
I am unable to answer financial aid questions. You will need to reach out to the financial aid department.
Send me your specific request (a course override because you took the prerequisite course at another university), your unofficial transcript, your student number, and the CRN of the ENMU course you want to take. I will determine if an override is possible and request one.
Dear Dr. Evelyn,
I would like to register for a course at ENMU that requires a prerequisite I have already completed at another institution. Since the system is not recognizing that course, I am requesting an override to register.
Here is my information:
Not always. Labs are not required by ASHA or many grad schools. If you would like to take the course without the lab, register for both the class and lab, then email the professor of the course with:
Subject: Request to Drop Lab, Biology or Chemistry
Dear Professor [Professor's last name],
I am currently registered for a [Biology or Chemistry] course that includes a required lab. However, the lab is not required for my graduate school prerequisites or ASHA standards. Would you be willing to allow me to drop the lab portion of the course?
Here is my information:
Once you receive approval from the professor, make sure the request is forwarded to the registrar. If the instructor does not do this on your behalf, forward their approval email along with your request to Portales.Registrar@enmu.edu so the lab can be dropped.
MATH 1350 requires one of the following with a grade of C or higher:
If you completed an equivalent prerequisite elsewhere, you may request permission to enroll by emailing the professor with:
The professor will review your transcript and, if appropriate, contact the registrar to request an override. If the professor does not forward the approval, you must forward it yourself to Portales.Registrar@enmu.edu.
Instructors may also waive the prerequisite requirement for graduate CDIS leveling students. To request a waiver, email the professor with a request to waive the prerequisite as a graduate CDIS leveling student preparing to apply for graduate school, your ENMU student ID, the name and course number of the class you want to take, and the CRN.
Subject: Request for MATH 1350 Prerequisite Review
Dear Professor [Professor's Last Name],
I am a graduate CDIS leveling student at ENMU preparing to apply for graduate school. I would like to register for MATH 1350, but the system is blocking me because it shows I have not completed the prerequisite. I am requesting that you review my transcript to determine if the prerequisite requirement may be satisfied.
Here is my information:
Attached is an unofficial transcript showing the prerequisite course I completed.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Subject: Request for MATH 1350 Prerequisite Override
Dear Professor [Professor's Last Name],
I am a graduate CDIS leveling student at ENMU preparing to apply for graduate school. I would like to register for MATH 1350, but the system is blocking me because I have not completed the prerequisite. I am requesting permission to take this course without the prerequisite.
Here is my information:
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
Final step: once you receive approval, make sure the request is forwarded to the registrar. If the instructor does not do this, forward their approval email to Portales.Registrar@enmu.edu so you can be registered.
This is a common issue. The registration system does not recognize that you are in progress with a prerequisite during the first half of the semester, so it may block you from enrolling in the second 8-week course.
Here is what to do:
I will request an override so you can be registered for both. Just be sure you are on track to complete the prerequisite.
Subject: Request for Override, Prerequisite in Progress
Dear Dr. Evelyn,
I am currently enrolled in a prerequisite course during the first 8 weeks of the semester, but I would like to register for a course in the second 8 weeks that requires it. The system will not let me register because it does not recognize the prerequisite as being in progress. Could you please process an override for me?
Here is my information:
Thank you so much for your help!
Yes. The 25 guided observation hours are provided through CDIS 441 and 441L. These hours are supervised and meet ASHA standards, making them valid for both graduate school applications and most SLP-A licensure requirements.
To enroll in CDIS 441/441L, you must meet the prerequisites: CDIS 311, Articulation/Phonological Disorders, and CDIS 332, Language Science and Disorders.
If you need supervised clinical experience beyond these 25 observation hours, you can earn it through ENMU's Associate of Science in SLPA degree, or, for Texas and Florida licensure, through supervised employment after you are licensed.
No, and here is why. ASHA requires 25 hours of guided clinical observation, not just time spent watching sessions. Guided means the observation is supervised by a clinical educator who holds the CCC-SLP and involves real back-and-forth: debriefing recordings, discussing the procedures you observed, and submitting written observation reports that are reviewed and approved. Passively watching live sessions or videos on your own does not meet the standard, and the hours have to be completed and documented as part of a university program.
CDIS 441/441L is how ENMU delivers that. The course builds in the CCC-SLP supervision, the debriefing and discussion, and the documentation ASHA expects. Because that guided component has to happen inside the course, I cannot provide a form or sign off on observation hours you complete on your own outside of 441/441L. To earn the 25 hours, enroll in 441/441L. The prerequisites are CDIS 311 and CDIS 332.
Only students enrolled in ENMU's Associate of Science in SLPA degree are eligible for placements that include supervised clinical treatment hours. The A.S. fieldwork carries 100 clock hours total: 80 direct and 20 indirect patient, client, or student service hours, all supervised by an ASHA-certified SLP and completed in the student's own area. If you are interested in that path, let me know and I will connect you with the SLPA program advisor.
CDIS 441/441L includes the 25 guided observation hours typically required for both graduate program applications and SLP-A licensure. These hours meet ASHA's standards for supervised observation, but they are observation only. ENMU provides supervised treatment hours through the A.S. in SLPA degree, but that is not the only route. In Texas and Florida you can also earn the required supervised assisting hours through employment after licensure.
It depends on your state, so confirm the current rules with your licensing board. In Texas and Florida, two states where leveling coursework can lead to SLP-A licensure without a degree in communication disorders, there is a route to do this:
Texas currently requires a minimum of 24 semester credit hours in communication sciences and disorders. Based on Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) guidelines, we recommend the following ENMU courses to meet those requirements:
We recommend that students start with CDIS 301, CDIS 330 (a prerequisite for CDIS 332), and CDIS 310.
A minimum of 24 credit hours must include at least 15 credit hours in:
The remaining hours can include other relevant coursework in speech-language pathology or audiology.
Applicants must complete 25 hours of clinical observation and 25 hours of clinical assisting experience.
The 25 observation hours are supervised by a licensed SLP and completed as part of your university coursework, at ENMU through CDIS 441/441L. The 25 assisting hours are also supervised by a licensed SLP, but they do not have to be part of a university program. Under TDLR rule §111.50(d)(1), they may be completed after your license is issued, under 100% direct supervision, and students commonly earn them through their first employer.
Important: licensure requirements can change. You are responsible for verifying all academic and clinical requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. TDLR SLP-A licensure information
If you are interested in ENMU's Associate of Science in SLPA degree, let me know and I will connect you with the SLPA program advisor.
Florida requires applicants to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, including at least 24 semester hours of specific coursework. To meet these requirements, we recommend the following courses at ENMU.
9 semester hours in courses covering fundamental information applicable to normal human growth and development, psychology, and the normal development and use of speech, hearing, and language:
15 semester hours in courses providing information about and observation of speech, hearing, and language disorders, general phonetics, basic articulation, screening and therapy, basic audiometry, or auditory training:
These courses are designed to align with Florida's academic requirements for SLP-A licensure.
Important: licensure requirements can change. You are responsible for verifying all academic and clinical requirements with the Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Florida SLP-A licensure information
Requirements vary by state, and each state's licensing board sets its own coursework and clinical rules. Look up your state through ASHA's directory of state and territory licensure information: ASHA State and Territory Information. Send me what your state requires and we will build a course plan that fits it.
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If you have registered for classes, you already have an ENMU student ID and network login. These credentials give you access to both the portal and Canvas. If you have not received your login information yet, follow the account information pickup instructions.
Once the course shell is available, log in to Canvas to access your assignments, syllabi, announcements, and other important materials.
Canvas course shells may not be available until the first day of class. Some professors publish their courses a few days early, but others wait until classes officially begin while they are finalizing materials and updates.
If you cannot access your course, follow these steps:
Unless Dr. Evelyn is the instructor of record for a specific class, she does not have access to that Canvas shell and cannot make changes or answer technical questions about it.
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