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Our Speech-Language Pathology Master's Program Allows You To:
- Be well prepared for a career in any professional setting
- Gather precious clinical experience
- Broaden your clinical skills by experiencing a variety of settings
- Engage in research
- Meet the requirements for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (A.S.H.A.)
- Meet the requirements for certification and licensure in the State of New York (as well as in most other states)
- Meet the requirements for membership in the various provincial corporations in Canada
Benefits of a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology
You are choosing a quality program.
The speech-language pathology program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (A.S.H.A.). The curriculum is comprehensive and as a consequence you will be prepared to work in any professional setting. Each faculty member is an expert in the area they teach. In addition, the teaching faculty also supervise the students in clinic. This guarantees a smooth transition between academic and clinical experiences.
You have access to the tools you need.
We are proud of the quality of the equipment we provide the students. You have access to recent assessment materials, our computer lab, our voice and speech science lab, our portable dysphagia assessment unit, and our Augmentative and Alternative Communication lab. In addition, most graduate classes are taught in smart classrooms.
You receive individual attention.
The small graduate class size maximizes individual contacts between students and faculty as well as promote class cohesion. Your program is tailored to meet your individual needs and professional goals through your relationship with your academic advisor.
You will be ready to work in New York Schools.
Our program is accredited by the New York State Department of Education. You will receive your teacher certification by completing the required graduate courses required for the Master's degree and a school clinical practicum.
You will be ready to work in Canada.
We have graduated many Canadian students in the past. Our students have had no problems getting recognized by the various provincial organizations in Canada.
Program Requirements
- View the course curriculum for the master's in Speech Language Pathology. Note: this 179kb PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View speech language pathology (CDS) course descriptions
Credit Requirements
The major in Speech-Language Pathology requires a minimum of 53 credits of coursework. Elective coursework in the summer is strongly encouraged to better prepare students for internships and professional employment. (See attached list of courses offered/required by the department.)
Learn more about the Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Speech-Language Pathology program
- Clinical Opportunities For Graduate Students
- Application Requirements
- Application Forms
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