Overview

The Speech-Language Pathology (teacher certification option) at The City University of New York provides comprehensive graduate training for aspiring clinicians. This M.A. programme is designed to equip students with the academic and clinical skills necessary to support individuals with communication disorders. By integrating teacher preparation, the curriculum ensures graduates are fully eligible to work within the New York State school system.

Why Speech-Language Pathology (teacher certification option) at The City University of New York?

This programme is distinguished by its dual focus on clinical excellence and educational certification. It is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, ensuring that the education provided meets high national standards. Students benefit from a curriculum that aligns with the requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and New York State licensure.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 855 per credit
National fee: USD 855 per credit
Local fee: USD 470 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to meet rigorous professional and state standards for clinical practice and education. Modules may include:

Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities
Clinical Education
Speech and Language Disability
Professional Practice

Careers with Speech-Language Pathology (teacher certification option)

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional roles as speech-language pathologists across various settings. The teacher certification option specifically qualifies individuals to work as speech-language specialists within New York State schools. Additionally, the programme provides the necessary foundation for graduates to pursue state licensure and national certification to work in hospitals, private practices, and rehabilitation centres.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organization of the Speech and Hearing Program in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Professional and Ethical Issues in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech Science
Neuroanatomy and Physiology for Communication Disorders
Phonology and Articulation
Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation for the Speech-Language Pathologist

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrate the potential to successfully pursue graduate study that is, having attained a minimum grade average of 3.5 in speech-language pathology courses taken for the graduate major (e.g. undergraduate record or as pre-requisite course fulfillment) and a minimum overall cumulative grade average of 3.0 in the undergraduate record.
Students accepted for matriculation in the M.A. Program in Speech-Language Pathology must have completed the Lehman College undergraduate major in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences, or its equivalent at another institution. S
A minimum of two letters of recommendation from professors
Following an initial application review, select applicants will be invited for a personal interview and will be interviewed by two faculty members.
Submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within five years.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28215 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28215 USD / year

≈ 28215 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

15510 USD / year

≈ 15510 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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