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

Overview

The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders integrates theory and content with strong clinical experience to prepare students for careers in communication sciences and disorders, often referred to as speech-language pathology.

Accreditation Status

The master's (M.S.) education program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) 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.

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071

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
2014-2016	14	13*	92.8%
2013-2015 (inaugural class)	12	12	100%

* One student withdrew.

Employment Rate

Period	Number of Graduates	Number of Graduates/ Percent of Graduates Employed
2014-2016	13	13/100%
2013-2015	12	12/100%

PRAXIS Pass Rate

Period	Number of Students Taking the Exam to Date	Number of Students Passed	Pass Rate (%)
2014-2016	12*	12	100%
2013-2015	12	12	100%

* Thirteen students graduated but one student has yet to take the Praxis.

Career Potential

The degree provides the academic and clinical preparation necessary for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), New York state licensure as a speech-language pathologist, and institutional recommendation for teaching certification as a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities.

Culminating Experience

The culminating experience is the student's choice of either a master's thesis or a comprehensive exam.

Graduate Admissions

Evaluation Policy

At the State University of New York College at Cortland, we seek a diverse and academically strong student body. Our admission policy and practice will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or marital status.

Required Materials

1. Completed online Graduate School Application – Apply Now — Review of applications begins Feb. 1.
2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office
   Note: Candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor's degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program.
3. 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.
4. A resume, submitted online with the application
5. A minimum of three department recommendation forms and letters, including at least two from academics. The recommendation form is available through the online application.
6. Official score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) — verbal, math and writing.

Admissions Criteria

1. Minimum 3.0 or higher grade point average both in the major and cumulatively
2. GRE scores
3. Must be in the process of earning or have earned an undergraduate B.S. or B.A. in any of the following: speech-language pathology and audiology, speech pathology, communication disorders, communication disorders and sciences, communication sciences and disorders.
4. Discipline content — completion or equivalent of the following courses:

1. Normal Language Development
2. Phonetics
3. Speech Science
4. Audiology
5. Articulation and Language Disorders
6. Diagnostics Procedures
7. Clinical Methods
8. Aural Rehabilitation
9. Hearing Science/Anatomy and Physiology
10. Biological Science
11. Physical Science (chemistry or physics)
12. Statistics

5. Liberal arts content course work, including:

1. Artistic Expression/Humanities (3 cr. hr.)
2. Communication (3 cr. hr.)
3. Information Retrieval (0-3 cr. hr.)
4. Concepts in History/Social Science (3 cr. hr.)
5. Language other than English (6 cr. hr.)
6. Scientific Processes (3 cr. hr.)
7. Mathematical Processes (3 cr. hr.)
8. Literature, Analysis and Written Expresssion (6 cr. hr.)

6. Additional requirements related to teacher certification in New York state (courses or equivalent):

1. Health 110: Personal and Community Health
2. Psychology 332: Educational Psychology
3. EDU 496/596: Organization of Speech/Language/Hearing programs in the schools
4. Psychology courses related to normal/typical development

Once the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office receives all of the required documents, your application will be forwarded to the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department. A committee consisting of a minimum of two department representatives will evaluate the applications.

Students who have course work deficits in areas 5 (liberal arts) and 6 (teacher education requirements) may receive a provisional acceptance to the program.

Deadlines

Fall semester applications: July 1