Speech-Language Pathology, MA

The Linguistic and Communication Disorders department’s program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program provides the academic and practicum requirements for clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and for professional licensure by the New York State Department of Education. It also provides the necessary academic and pedagogical preparation for certification by New York State as a Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities—SED Program (IRP) Code: 02710.

Academic Advisor

Salvatore Brienza

salvatore.brienza@qc.cuny.edu

Requirements for Matriculation

These requirements are in addition to the general requirements for matriculation.

1. A GPA of B (3.0) or better
2. Applicant must satisfy minimum requirements for admission as well as those required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for admission to graduate study in Speech-Language Pathology. Applicants must have at least 3 semester credit hours in the biological sciences, 3 semester credit hours in the physical sciences, 3 semester credit hours in statistics and 6 semester credit hours in the behavioral or social sciences
   They also must have completed the following courses with at least 3 semester credit hours in each:
   • Child Development
   • Phonetics
   • Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Language
   • Speech and Hearing Sciences
   • Language Acquisition
   • Audiology
   • Two courses in communication disorders in children and adults
   • One course in linguistics/ language (e.g., syntax, psycholinguistics, school age
   language, bilingualism, introduction to language)
   *Each applicant must complete a prerequisite worksheet and include it with their application
3. Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which come from faculty members. An interview may be required
4. Results of the Graduate Record Examination
5. Proof of proficiency in the English language is required of all applicants whose first language is not English, and who were educated in a country where English is not the official language. Applicants must receive a score of at least 114 on the internet-based TOEFL, or equivalent
6. A personal essay

The credentials of each applicant will be examined by the Graduate Admissions Committee, which may accept, accept with conditions, or reject candidates. The number of applicants approved for matriculation is limited by the training facilities available; therefore, applicants who otherwise meet minimum requirements for matriculation may not necessarily be admitted.

The application deadline is February 1 for the year in which the prospective candidates apply. Because only a limited number of candidates are admitted each year, the process is competitive. Permission of the program director is required for enrollment in any of the courses in the program.