2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 07, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Communication Disorders and Sciences Department


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

School of Professional Studies

Students working along side of a child

Faculty

Ann Blanton, Mary Emm, Eileen Gilroy, Regina B. Grantham, Rachel King, Nimisha Muttiah, Deborah Sharp, Michael Pitcher, Deana Silvernail, Irena Vincent

Adjunct Faculty

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

Degree and Minor

Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science (non-certification major)
Minor in Speech and Hearing Science

Description

The Communication Disorders and Sciences Department provides a solid, well-rounded education with emphases on speech language pathology and audiology, including foundations of normal communication; theoretical and research-based information on communication disorders; educational principles; experiential/active learning; technological aspects; and multicultural issues.

The program develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills that assist students in applying theoretical knowledge to the clinical setting. The department's pre-professional program offers development of competencies to pursue further study at the graduate level.

Special Features

  • Provides an excellent background to pursue graduate study
  • Integrates theory and research
  • Caring, mentoring faculty dedicated to teaching cutting-edge theory and clinical methods, as well as being involved in research, scholarship, and setting professional standards
  • SUNY Cortland chapter of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association
  • Center for Speech, Language and Hearing Disorders provides clinical observation for students as well as service to the community
  • Independent study experience is available and encouraged
  • Study abroad is encouraged
  • Individual advising

Requirements

  1. Degree requirements  listed in this catalog apply to the Speech and Hearing Science [SHS] major
  2. Liberal Arts Requirements: 60 credit hours
  3.  A full year of a foreign language or completion of the 102 level for Speech and Hearing Science [SHS].

SUNY Cortland students and transfer students below junior status wishing to major in Speech and Hearing Science may apply for admission after the completion of at least 12 credit hours at SUNY Cortland.

Transfer students with junior level or higher standing will be allowed to declare the Speech and Hearing Science major upon admission to the College.

Programs

Major

Minor

Courses