E-mail this pageCommunication Disorders and Sciences Program at SUNY Plattsburgh
Join a Fast Growing Field with a High Placement Rate
Our Students Who Graduate With a Master's Degree Enjoy an Employment Rate of 100% in Jobs That Pay Well
Speech-language pathology is among one of the hottest professions in the country in the next decade, according to recent employment growth projections in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook. It is ranked among the top 30 out of 700 fastest growing occupations during the next ten years. Employment for speech-language pathologists is expected to grow much faster than the average (39% more for speech-language pathology) compared to all occupations through the year 2010.
Communication Disorders is an Exciting Profession
Your degree allows you to work with a wide variety of clients, from infants to the elderly. The job is never boring! Knowledge does not stand still, and the profession is in constant flux. There are always new exciting therapies to apply, new challenges to face, and new people to meet. Our department teaches the students to understand communication disorders in scientific terms along with evidence-based treatment approaches.
We Provide a Broad Curriculum Integrating Academic and Clinical Competencies
You will be well prepared for your graduate career. Some of our seniors even have a chance to work directly with a client in our clinic.
You get Individual Attention From Faculty
The CDS program is staffed by nine full-time faculty and eight adjunct faculty. A moderate number of majors in all programs allow for ideal class size and you are not a number in this program.
We Are an Accredited Program
The Speech-Language Pathology Program in the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department is accredited through the Council of Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and by the New York State Department of Education. SUNY Plattsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.
Programs of Study
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Science (B.S.) in Communication Disorders & Sciences
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology
- Certificate in Communication Disorders & Sciences - 2-Semester Graduate School Preparation Program
- Minor in Communication Disorders & Sciences
About Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh is a residential institution of approximately 5,400 undergraduates and 700 graduates. The university is located in a town that is positioned on the banks of Lake Champlain. Plattsburgh also is located at the edge of the Adirondack Mountains and is one hour from America's winter playground, Lake Placid, site of two winter Olympics. The university's proximity to Canada, especially to cosmopolitan Montreal, adds a distinct international component with access to a variety of arts and entertainment. These geographic advantages augment Plattsburgh's welcoming and supportive campus community.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about communication disorders and sciences at Plattsburgh State please contact
Patrick Coppens, Chair
Phone: (518) 564-2173
Fax: (518) 564-5110
E-mail: patrick.coppens@plattsburgh.edu
Communication Disorders and Sciences
Sibley Hall 226
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901