Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The undergraduate program combines theoretical studies of normal and disordered communication with limited field based experiences while the student works toward a B.S. degree. It prepares students in the prerequisites needed to pursue a career in speech/language pathology or audiology. To achieve this goal the students must eventually obtain an M.A. degree as well as fulfill other requirements needed to obtain their Clinical Competence Certificate from the American Speech and Hearing Association, New York State Licensure and New York State Certification as a Teacher of Children with Speech and Language Disorders.

This degree requires students to fulfill 45 credits in the Liberal Arts core, 45 credits in Speech and Hearing courses, 14 credits in Education courses, 6 credits in English Composition and 19 credits in Electives. Courses in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders provide knowledge of basic normal processes of speech, language and hearing as well as communication disorders.

Jerrold Mark Ladge and Hearing Center
This center serves as a training facility for providing undergraduates to observe the evaluation and/or treatment of children and adults with communication disorders. Graduate students conduct evaluations and treatment of clients under supervision of ASHA certified, New York State licensed and supervisory staff.

The center is fully equipped with the latest diagnostic and testing materials used in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Its clinical services supervised by state licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists, are available to the public.

Students admitted to the Communication Sciences and Disorders Program must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a 2.75 average in the area of specialization, Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Minor in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Required courses: 9 credits
Speech
51, 82, 84

Required-three of the following: 9 credits
Speech 63, 67, 88, 90, 93, 94

Total 18 credits


Typical Program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Freshman Year

First Semester Credits
*SPH 5 (Voice & Diction) 3
BIO 7 4
ENG 1 3
*SPH 51 (Phonetics of English) 3
Math 1 3
College 101 1
Total 17

Second Semester Credits
*SPH 84 (Anatomy and Physiology) 3
BIO 8 4
ENG 2 3
History or Philosophy 3
Fine Arts 3
Total 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester Credits
*SPH 63 (Introduction to Linguistics and Language Acquisition) 3
History or Philosophy 3
Language or English Literature 3
EDI 14 (Historical, Philosophical and Social Foundations of Education) 3
Fine Arts 3
Total 18

Second Semester Credits
*SPH 67 (Introduction to Language Disorders) 3
Language or English Literature 3
EDI 15A (Developmental Psychology) 3
*SPH 82 (Introduction to Speech Science) 3
History or Philosophy 3
Total 15

Junior Year

First Semester Credits
*SPH 85 (Introduction to Articulation Disorders) 3
*SPH 90 (Introduction to Audiology) 3
*SPH 93 (Speech Pathology I) 3
EDI 16A (Educational Psychology) 3
HE 205 (co-related course) 3
Total 15

Second Semester Credits
*SPH 88 (Introduction to Neurology) 3
*SPH 91 (Aural Rehabilitation.) 3
*SPH 94 (Speech Pathology II) 3
Social Science 3
Elective 3
*EDU 35J (Methods and Materials for Speech-Language Therapy) 3
Total 18

Senior Year

First Semester Credits
Core Class 2-3
*SPH 65 (Introduction to Diagnostics) 3
*SPH 95 (Research) 3
Core Class 3
EDU 35 (Methods and Materials) 2
Total 13-14

Second Semester Credits
*SPH 64 (Organization and Administration) 3
Physical Science 3-4
Core 3
Elective 3
Elective (if needed) 1-2
Total 14

Total Credits 129

*Required Communication Sciences and Disorders courses

Minor in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Required Courses 9
Speech 51, 82, 84
Required-three of the following
Speech 63, 67, 88, 90, 93, 94
9
Total 18

*Required Communication Sciences and Disorders Courses


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