Academic Credits and CEUs

Academic Credits

Graduate-level academic credit from Hamline University is available for a variety of levels of conference attendance. Participants will have the option of one, two or three full semester credits.

Credit Options and Requirements:

The contact hours for the desired credit(s) can be met by conference participation, preconference workshop participation or a combination of the two.

Outside Assignments

Outside assignments will need to be turned in to Closing The Gap by November 15th, 2012. Within a few weeks, grades will be issued and then maintained by Hamline University.

To register for academic credit, please indicate your preference as to one, two or three semester credits on the registration form, pay the appropriate fee, and complete and return the Hamline academic credit form that will accompany your confirmation letter in the mail.

Any questions regarding academic credit and the procedure involved should be directed to Closing The Gap’s registration department.

AAC Institute CEUs

AAC Institute will again provide CEUs for both the conference and pre-conference workshops. CEUs will be offered for all sessions without charge. AAC Institute CEUs that relate to the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology can be used for ASHA certification maintenance. RESNA accepts AAC Institute CEUs for ATP/ATS credential maintenance. Most state licensure systems accept AAC Institute CEUs or other forms of self-reporting. Pre-conference workshops are offered for up to 1.4 CEUs. The conference is offered for up to 2.0 CEUs. For additional information visit www.aacinstitute.org/CEUs.

CEU details and documentation will be available at the Closing The Gap registration desk located on the second floor of the DoubleTree.