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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

Mary Balfour, Ann Blanton, Mary Emm, Eileen Gilroy, Regina B. Grantham, Dana Hogan, Rachel King, Deborah Matheron, Michael Pitcher, 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. 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

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

Student Achievement Data Program Completion Rate

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

Employment Rate

PRAXIS Pass Rate

Special Features

• Speech-language pathologist in the schools
• Speech-language pathologist in a medical setting
• 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 in the major.
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. 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

• Communication Sciences and Disorders [CSD] M.S.

Courses

• EDU 596 - Organization of Speech/Language/Hearing Programs in the Schools
• SHH 529 - Special Topics in Speech Pathology and Audiology
• SHH 640 - Clinical Practicum and Seminar: Clinical Issues
• SHH 641 - Clinical Practicum and Seminar: Multiculturalism
• SHH 642 - Clinical Practicum and Seminar: Counseling
• SHH 643 - Clinical Practicum and Seminar: Instrumentation
• SHH 645 - Externship in Communication Disorders
• SHH 646 - Practicum in an Educational Setting
• SHH 650 - Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Disorders and Genetics
• SHH 651 - Multiculturalism and Bilingualism
• SHH 652 - Early Intervention in Speech Language Pathology
• SHH 668 - Language Disorders - Birth to Five Years
• SHH 669 - Language Disorders - School Age
• SHH 670 - Phonology and Articulation Disorders
• SHH 671 - Voice Disorders
• SHH 672 - Fluency Disorders
• SHH 673 - Communication Disorders in Adults
• SHH 674 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders
• SHH 675 - Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• SHH 676 - Dysphagia
• SHH 677 - Advanced Diagnostics
• SHH 679 - Research Methods
• SHH 681 - Advanced Speech Science
• SHH 683 - Auditory Disorders
• SHH 688 - Comprehensive Examination in Communication Disorders
• SHH 689 - Master's Thesis in Communication Disorders
• SHH 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity

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