Speech-Language Pathology, M.A.

Master of Arts
Curriculum 0897 Requirements (Licensure and New York State Teacher Certification)
Curriculum 0898 Requirements (Licensure without New York State Teacher Certification)

This program in Speech-Language Pathology prepares students for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for New York State licensure as a speech-language pathologist. Students who seek preparation to teach children with speech or language disabilities must meet New York State Teacher Certification requirements, including additional coursework and successful completion of New York State Teacher Certification exams.

Course Requirements

Major Departmental Requirements 61-64 Credit Hours

Clinical Practica: (20 cr.)

CSD 542 - Clinical Practicum Level I (1 cr.)
CSD 543 - Clinical Practicum Level II (1 or 3 cr.) *
CSD 544 - Clinical Practicum Level III (1 or 3 cr.) *
CSD 545 - Off-Campus Internship I (6 cr.)
CSD 546 - Off-Campus Internship II (6 cr.)
CSD 547 - Evaluation Clinic (2 cr.)
CSD 548 - Audiology Clinic (1 cr.)
*Students will take CSD 543 and CSD 544 for either 1 or 3 credits, for a total of 4 credits between the two courses.

Total Minimum Credit Hours 61

Additional Degree Requirements

All students must meet the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association’s academic and clinical requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence and New York State Licensure requirements in order to graduate. Students who desire Teacher Certification also must meet State Education Department requirements, which may include additional coursework as well as successful completion of New York State Teacher Certification exams.
Students must pass a departmental summative assessment before graduating.