2024-25 Graduate Catalog
Communication Disorders and Sciences Department
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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
Faculty
Jamie Barney, Ann Blanton, Mary Emm, Eileen Gilroy, Rachel King, Nimisha Muttiah, Amanda Olson, Denise Sinneran, Michael Pitcher, Deana Silvernail, Deborah Sharp, Irena Vincent
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 residential Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders education program in speech-language pathology at SUNY Cortland is accredited by the Council on 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
| Period |
Total Number of Students |
Number Completed Within
Expected Time Frame |
Percent Completing Within
Expected Time Frame |
Percent Completing in Extended Time Frame |
| 2023 |
19 |
10 |
52.63% |
100% |
| 2022 |
13 |
10 |
76.92% |
100% |
| 2021 |
19 |
15 |
78.95% |
100% |
3-year average program on-time completion rate (in accordance with CAA reporting requirement): 68.63%.
Students are fully supported through program completion, including extended timelines, to meet academic and clinical benchmarks.
PRAXIS Pass Rate
| Period |
Number of Students
Taking the Exam to Date |
Number of Students Passed |
Pass Rate (%) |
| 2023 |
16 |
14 |
87.5% |
| 2022 |
16 |
14 |
87.5% |
| 2021 |
8 |
8 |
100% |
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:
- 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 both cumulatively and in the major. 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 academic or clinical professors/instructors in the major.
- 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.
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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