2015-16 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Communication Disorders and Sciences Department
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Regina B. Grantham, chair
Professional Studies Building, Room 2201
607-756-5423
Fax: 607-753-5940
Email: department secretary
cortland.edu/spchpath
School of Professional Studies
Faculty
Mary Emm, Eileen Gilroy, Regina B. Grantham, Michael Pitcher, 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 the ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) and New York State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Those students interested in teacher certification may apply through the New York State Department of Education Individual Pathway.
The M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders at SUNY Cortland is a candidate for accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). This is a pre-accreditation status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of five years.
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:
- Official transcripts documenting a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology/communication disorders or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
- Overall and major undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 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.
- Three letters of reference. Two must be from academics.
- 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.
- 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.
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