The Graduate School MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION DISDERS (090I 090S) Program Coordinator Wendy Bower, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Office: South Classroom Building, Room 133 Phone: 845-257-3452 Email: commdisgrad@newpaltz.edu The Master of Science in Communication Disorders at SUNY New Paltz is registered as licensurequalifying in New York State and is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. The program prepares students who have strong undergraduate backgrounds in Communication Disorders for a wide range of career opportunities and for doctoral study. It includes two concentrations: Speech and Language Disabilities (68 credits) 090I Speech Language Pathology (6edits) 090S Both concentrations lead to eligibility for state licensure and ASHA certification in speechlanguage pathology. The concentration in Speech and Language Disabilities (090I) leads to a New York State teaching certificate as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (initial TSSLD). Admission Requirements A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (4.0 scale) A college-level course in statistics with a minimum grade of 2.0 (4.0 scale) At least nine courses in communication disorders at the undergraduate level. Courses must be determined to be equivalent to the New Paltz minimum specified courses listed below. These courses must be completed prior to entry into the program. Official results of the GRE general test with satisfactory test scores One copy of ALL official transcripts (including transfer schools) A non-refundable application fee of $50 1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 (845) 257-3285 www.newpaltz.edu/graduate
Three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with your recent professional/academic activity and qualifications. At least two must be from academic faculty A typed, 400-500 word graduate admissions essay An interview and proctored writing sample may be required SPECIFIED COURSES MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing 3 Audiology 3 Aural Rehabilitation 3 Hearing and/or Speech Science 3 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 Language Development in Children 3 Language Disorders 3 Observations in Communication Disorders (or proof of 25 hours) 3 Phonetics 3 Additional Courses In addition, students applying for the Speech Language Disabilities Program (090I) must complete the following three courses, or their equivalents. These courses should be taken in advance but may be completed during graduate study: A course in the foundations of Education, e.g., equivalent to EDS340 Sociological and Philosophical Foundations of Education (edits) A course in child or adolescent development, e.g., equivalent to EDS371 Child Psychology and Development (edits) A course in special education inclusion, e.g., equivalent to SPES350 Creating Inclusive Elementary School Classrooms or SPE385 Differentiating Instruction in the Secondary School (edits). Alternatively, students may take SPE565 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms (3 credits) after starting the graduate program Other required courses for ASHA certification that should be taken in advance but may be completed during graduate study are listed below. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in each course. A college-level human or animal biological science course (edits) A college-level physics or chemistry course relevant to Communication Disorders (edits) Two college-level social science courses (total of 6 credits)
Manual communication proficiency is required for ASHA certification, and although there are a variety of ways to fulfill this requirement, we recommend a course or certificate in manual communication proficiency (such as American Sign Language) How to Apply Applications are accepted by the Graduate School starting December 1 and must be completed by January 31; no exceptions To summarize, the application procedure includes submitting an online application and fee; giving the Instructions for Recommenders document to those individuals who will submit letters of recommendation for you; and sending transcripts, GRE scores, Prerequisites Form, and admissions essay to the Graduate School. Please refer to our website for detailed instructions: http://www.newpaltz.edu/commdis/grad.html Please read the instructions carefully applications that are incomplete as of February 1 will not be considered. If you have questions about the application process, contact the Graduate School at (845) 257-3947 or gradschool@newpaltz.edu. Program Requirements Students must: Meet with their advisor during all semesters of study Complete the prescribed course work within four years Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, with no more than two grades below B- Successfully complete a comprehensive examination with written and oral components Demonstrate clinical competence by successfully completing the 400 clinical contact hours required for ASHA certification
Curriculum Requirements M.S. in Communication Disorders Speech and Language Disabilities 090I (RECOMMENDED): Completion of 68 semester credit hours of prescribed course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B). Leads to the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) Initial Certificate, New York State licensure, and ASHA certification. This concentration is recommended for students who wish to earn TSSLD certification and do not already have the initial certificate. Total credits required for the degree: 68 I REQUIRED COURSEWK 49 Credits A SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BASES 12 Credits CMD532 Instrumentation for SLP CMD508 Neurophysiology of Speech CMD509 Advanced Speech Science CMD524 Foundations of Language 1 CMD534 Foundations of Language 2 CMD550 Research Methods in Communication Disorders B SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND SWALLOWING 31 Credits CMD504 Phonological Disorders CMD505 Child Language Disorders CMD507 Motor Speech Disorders CMD512 Seminar in Stuttering CMD516 Seminar in Adult Language Disorders CMD519 Swallowing Disorders CMD520 Augmentative Communication CMD521 Early Intervention for SLP CMD522 Seminar in Voice Disorders CMD525 Advanced Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders CMD### Electives Elective options select edits from: CMD503 Practicum in SLP (may be repeated) 1- CMD526 Diagnostic Practicum in SLP (may be repeated) CMD553 Research Practicum CMD595 Independent Study 1- C EDUCATION 6 Credits CMD523 Language and Literacy Development* *A literacy course offered by Elementary Ed may be substituted with advisor permission SPE565 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms** **May be substituted with another course with advisor permission if an undergraduate special education inclusion course was taken
II CLINICAL PRACTICUM 19 Credits III CMD501 Clinical Methods in SLP 1 CMD503 Practicum in SLP CMD506 Clinical Methods in SLP 2 CMD510 Professional Issues in Communication Disorders CMD526 Diagnostic Practicum in SLP CMD530 Practicum in SLP in the Schools CMD570 Diagnostic Audiology Practicum COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 8 cr Additional Requirements for the Initial Certificate TSSLD: SAVE Schools Against Violence workshop DASA Dignity for All Students workshop Identification and Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Maltreatment workshop EAS Educating All Students exam SLP PRAXIS New York State Teacher Certification exam Fingerprinting Health & Safety Workshop (does not apply to students admitted prior to Fall 2017)
Recommended 090I Course Sequence: Summer 0 (optional): 4 credits CMD509 Adv Speech Science 3 Fall 1: 1edits CMD501 Clinical Meth in SLP 1 2 CMD505 Child Language Disords 3 CMD508 Neurophys of Speech 3 CMD524 Foundations of Lang 1 1 CMD525 Adv Diag Sp and Lang Dis 3 (above may be taken in Spring 1) May take as elective: Spring 1: 16 credits CMD504 Phonological Disord 3 CMD506 Clinical Meth in SLP 2 2 CMD516 Sem in Adult Lang Disord 3 CMD519 Swallowing Disord 3 CMD534 Foundations of Lang 2 1 SPE565 Teachng Inclusv Clsrms 3 CMD526 Diagnostic Pract in SLP 1 May take as elective: Summer 1: 5 credits CMD509 Adv Speech Science 3 CMD523 Lang and Literacy Dev 3 CMD503 Practicum in SLP 1 CMD526 Diagnostic Pract in SLP 1 Fall 2: 14 credits CMD503 Practicum in SLP 2 CMD510 Prof Issues in Com Dis 2 CMD521 Early Intervention for SLP 3 CMD522 Sem in Voice Disorders 3 CMD532 Instrumnt for SLP 1 CMD550 Resrch Meth in Com Dis 3 May take: SPE565 Teachng Inclusv Clsrms 3 Spring 2: 16 credits CMD507 Motor Speech Disord 3 CMD512 Sem in Stuttering 3 CMD520 Augmentative Comm 2 CMD530 Pract in SLP in Schls 8 Summer 2 (optional): 1-4 credits CMD523 Lang and Literacy Dev 3 (if needed) Fall 3 (if necessary)
M.S. in Communication Disorders Speech and Language Pathology 090S: Completion of 62 semester credit hours of prescribed course work with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B). Leads to New York State licensure and ASHA certification. Total credits required for the degree: 62 I REQUIRED COURSEWK 46 Credits A SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH BASES 12 Credits CMD532 Instrumentation for SLP CMD508 Neurophysiology of Speech CMD509 Advanced Speech Science CMD524 Foundations of Language 1 CMD534 Foundations of Language 2 CMD550 Research Methods in Communication Disorders B SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND SWALLOWING 34 Credits CMD504 Phonological Disorders CMD505 Child Language Disorders CMD507 Motor Speech Disorders CMD512 Seminar in Stuttering CMD516 Seminar in Adult Language Disorders CMD519 Swallowing Disorders CMD520 Augmentative Communication CMD521 Early Intervention for SLP CMD522 Seminar in Voice Disorders CMD525 Advanced Diagnosis of Speech and Language Disorders CMD### Electives 5 cr Elective options select 5 credits from: CMD523 Language and Literacy Development CMD526 Diagnostic Practicum in SLP (may be repeated) CMD553 Research Practicum CMD595 Independent Study 1- SPE565 Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms II CLINICAL PRACTICUM 16 Credits III CMD501 Clinical Methods in SLP 1 CMD503 Practicum in SLP CMD506 Clinical Methods in SLP 2 CMD510 Professional Issues in Communication Disorders CMD526 Diagnostic Practicum in SLP CMD570 Diagnostic Audiology Practicum COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 8 cr
Recommended 090S Course Sequence: Summer 0 (optional): 4-5 credits CMD509 Adv Speech Science 3-2 Fall 1: 1edits CMD501 Clinical Meth in SLP 1 2 CMD505 Child Language Disords 3 CMD508 Neurophys of Speech 3 CMD524 Foundations of Lang 1 1 CMD525 Adv Diag Sp and Lang Dis 3 (above may be taken in Spring 1) May take as elective: Spring 1: 16 credits CMD504 Phonological Disord 3 CMD506 Clinical Meth in SLP 2 2 CMD516 Sem in Adult Lang Disord 3 CMD519 Swallowing Disord 3 CMD534 Foundations of Lang 2 1 SPE565 Teachng Inclusv Clsrms 3 CMD526 Diagnostic Pract in SLP 1 May take as elective: Summer 1: 5 credits CMD503 Practicum in SLP 1 CMD526 Diagnostic Pract in SLP 1 Fall 2: 14 credits CMD503 Practicum in SLP 2 CMD510 Prof Issues in Com Dis 2 CMD521 Early Intervention for SLP 3 CMD522 Sem in Voice Disorders 3 CMD532 Instrumnt for SLP 1 CMD550 Resrch Meth in Com Dis 3 May take: SPE565 Teachng Inclusv Clsrms 3 Spring 2: 16 credits CMD507 Motor Speech Disord 3 CMD512 Sem in Stuttering 3 CMD520 Augmentative Comm 2 CMD530 Pract in SLP in Schls 8 Summer 2 (optional): 1-4 credits CMD523 Lang and Literacy Dev 3 (if needed) Fall 3 (if necessary)