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Welcome to the Communication Sciences & Disorders program
Welcome to the Communication Sciences & Disorders program! We offer graduate degrees that focus on the study of all aspects of human communication, and the prevention and treatment of its disorders across the lifespan. The programs offer advanced education and training in the processes of individual human communication (speech, hearing, language, literacy, and bilingualism), disorders of human communication, and swallowing and remedial procedures for such disorders. Graduates are prepared for positions in a variety of professional settings: educational settings, community speech and language centers, rehabilitation centers, hospital clinics, private practices, state departments of education, health departments, federal agencies, and colleges and universities.
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Learn more about our degrees using the tabs below.
- I'm interested in the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
- I am an SLP and am interested in the bilingual extension and advanced certificate in bilingual SLP
- I'm interested in doctoral study
Earn your M.S. and New York State initial or professional certification in Teacher of Speech and Language Disabilities. Program also leads to optional NYS Education Department License in SLP.
- Master of Science (M.S.) with initial certification (55 credits)*
- Master of Science (M.S.) with initial certification and bilingual extension* (58 credits)
- Master of Science (M.S.) with professional certification (55 credits)**
- Master of Science (M.S.) without certification (55 credits)***
*Over 90 percent of our graduate students choose one of the first two options. Only one additional course is required for the bilingual extension certificate.
**This option is only available for those who have completed at least three years working in a NYS school as a speech-language provider.
***Because all students graduate with the course work needed for the NYSED TSLD, few students opt for the master’s in SLP alone.
The bilingual extension institute is for speech-language pathologists who want advanced training in how to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services for bilingual patients/clients/students. This advanced institute is offered in both online and inperson cohorts.
Our doctoral program is a research-based degree designed to train doctoral candidates to become productive scholars and educators in their field. Students receive training and experience in all aspects of the research process, including conducting research studies and analyzing data, presenting and writing up research, applying for funding, and personal and professional integration into the international scientific community for their field of study. All of our doctoral faculty have strong research portfolios, and are also certified speech-language pathologists with research interests in diverse populations.
- Ph.D. in Communication Science and Disorders (75-credits)
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Application Requirements
- Advanced Certificate
- Master of Science
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Initial Cert: Speech & Language Disabilities K-12
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Initial Cert: Speech & Language Disabilities w/ Bilingual Option
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Professional Cert: Speech & Language Disabilities K-12 [Program is no longer accepting applications.]
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Bilingual Extension Institute (Online) (Speech Language Pathology)
Advanced Certificate
- Major Code: SPTD-INIT
- Points/Credits: 6
- Entry Terms: Summer Only
Certification
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- Bilingual SLP Extension
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): May 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): May 15
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Application Supplement (included in online application)
- Applicants should have TSSLD or TSHH Certification or be in a program leading toward these certifications
- Applicants who already hold NYSED Bilingual Extension Certificate cannot be recommended for certification again, but are eligible for the Advanced Certificate
Bilingual Extension Institute - In-Person (Speech Language Pathology)
Advanced Certificate
- Major Code: SPTB-INIT
- Points/Credits: 6
- Entry Terms: Summer/Fall
Certification
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- Bilingual SLP Extension
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): May 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): May 15 (Summer), July 1 (Fall)
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose
- Application Supplement (included in online application)
- Applicants should have TSSLD or TSHH Certification or be in a program leading toward these certifications
- Applicants who already hold NYSED Bilingual Extension Certificate cannot be recommended for certification again, but are eligible for the Advanced Certificate
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science
- Major Code: CSDR
- Points/Credits: 55
- Entry Terms: N/A
Certification
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- NY State License: Speech Language Pathology
- ASHA Certification: Speech Language Pathologist
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): N/A
- Summer/Fall (Final): N/A
* Degree option not available via application for admission. Applicants must apply for Initial or Dual Certification options. With adviser approval, students may be eligible to change to Non-Certification option after enrollment.
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science
- Major Code: CSDR-INIT
- Points/Credits: 55
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Certification
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- NY State Initial: Speech and Language Disabilities K-12; NY State License: Speech Language Pathology
- ASHA Certification: Speech Language Pathologist
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): January 15
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Application Supplement (included in online application)
- Prerequisite courses recommended prior to enrollment
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science
- Major Code: CSDR-PROF
- Points/Credits: 55
- Entry Terms: N/A
Certification
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- NY State Professional: Speech and Language Disabilities K-12; NY State License: Speech Language Pathology
- ASHA Certification: Speech Language Pathologist
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): N/A
- Summer/Fall (Final): N/A
* *Program is no longer running and therefore not accepting applications.*
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Master of Science
- Major Code: CSDB-DUAL
- Points/Credits: 58
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Certification
View Public Disclosure Notification
- NY State Initial: Speech and Language Disabilities K-12 with Bilingual Option; NY State License: Speech Language Pathology
- ASHA Certification: Speech Language Pathologist
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): January 15
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
- Supplemental application required (included in online application)
- Prerequisites required prior to enrollment
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Doctor of Philosophy
- Major Code: CSDR
- Points/Credits: 75
- Entry Terms: Fall Only
Application Deadlines
- Spring: N/A
- Summer/Fall (Priority): December 1
- Summer/Fall (Final): December 1
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments *
- Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
- Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
- Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
- $75 Application Fee
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Writing Sample