2019-20 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2019-20 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication Disorders and Sciences


Communication Disorders and Sciences Department

Ann Blanton, chair
Professional Studies Building, Room 2201
607-756-5423
Fax: 607-753-5940
Email: department secretary
cortland.edu/spchpath

School of Professional Studies

Faculty

Ann Blanton, Mary Emm, Eileen Gilroy, Regina B. Grantham, Joan Luckhurst, Deborah Matheron, Michael Pitcher, Chea Snyder, Jill Toftegaard, Irena Vincent, Deborah Wilson

Adjunct Faculty

For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.

Degrees

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Description

Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a program intended for students who have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology or its equivalent. It requires a minimum of 58 credit hours of approved graduate work, including clinical experience. Graduates will be prepared to qualify for ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), New York State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and New York state teacher certification for teachers of speech and language disabilities.

Accreditation Status

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders education program in speech-language pathology at SUNY College at Cortland is accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do graduates of CAA candidate programs have the skills and knowledge for professional practice?

Yes, graduates of CAA candidate programs are educated in a core set of skills and knowledge required for entry into independent professional practice.

Does the M.S. program at SUNY Cortland qualify graduate students for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence?

Yes, it does. All graduate students who complete the M.S. program, the clinical fellowship and the Praxis are eligible for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Graduate Student Outcomes

Graduate Student Outcome Data Program Completion Rate

Period Total Number of Students Number Completed Within
Expected Time Frame
Percent Completing Within
Expected Time Frame
2017 10 9** 90%
2016 14 13* 92.8%
2015
(inaugural class)
12 12 100%

*One student withdrew. ** One student on medical leave.

Employment Rate

Period Number of Graduates Number of Graduates/
Percent of Graduates Employed
2017 9 Information not available to date
2016 13 13/100%
2015 12 12/100%

PRAXIS Pass Rate

Period Number of Students
Taking the Exam to Date
Number of Students Passed Pass Rate (%)
2017 8 8 100%
2016 13 13 100%
2015 12 12 100%

Special Features

  • Speech-language pathologist in the schools
  • Speech-language pathologist in a hospital
  • Speech-language pathologist in a free standing clinic
  • Speech-language pathologist in private practice

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a graduate degree program as stated in this catalog, the applicant for enrollment in the program leading to an M.S. degree in communication sciences and disorders should present the following:

  1. Official transcripts documenting a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
  2. Overall and major undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 both cumulatively and in the major, and a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that includes verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. Entry into speech-language pathology master's programs is very competitive, with more eligible applicants than can be accommodated. Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.
  3. Three letters of reference. Two must be from academic or clinical professors/instructors.
  4. A typewritten statement of 250 words or less, demonstrating commitment to, and interest in the profession of speech-language pathology. The applicant should demonstrate an ability to write clearly and well.
  5. Instructions for submitting a brief video of the applicant are included in the application.
  6. If, upon admission, you have an initial/provisional certificate or a certificate of qualification for initial or provisional certification as teacher of students with speech and language disabilities issued by the New York State Education Department, present this documentation to your graduate advisor at the beginning of the initial semester.

Additional Requirements

Candidates for the degree must meet any additional undergraduate and graduate requirements for the award of the degree established by the department. The student in consultation with the department's chair (or the chair's designee) must ascertain such additional requirements.

Programs

Courses