Speech-Language Pathology, MS

Overview

The Katz College's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, based in New York City, is one of the few SLP programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech-language pathology. Our master's program takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating speech, language, swallowing and communication cases across the lifespan. With three options to pursue your studies-full-time on-campus, full-time online or part-time online-you can choose the program that fits your schedule.

While at YU, students participate in four clinical externships, learn how to conduct telehealth sessions and gain clinical experience under the guidance of faculty, supervisors and mentors. Within the coursework, students utilize technology, such as endoscopy, electrical stimulation and ultrasound, to assist with the diagnosis of voice, speech and swallowing disorders. They also obtain the necessary counseling skills to support families facing a challenging diagnosis. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend professional conferences, contribute to scholarly publications and integrate evidence-based practice into clinical practice.

Requirements (55 credits)

To earn an MS in Speech-Language Pathology degree, students must successfully complete all graduate coursework (55-credits), earn a minimum of 400 clinical hours, and sit for the Praxis. Additionally, the following  prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better:

  • Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism
  • Speech Science
  • Hearing Science
  • Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
  • Phonetics
  • Statistics
  • Chemistry or Physics
  • Biology
  • Social or Behavioral Science

Core Requirements

CSD 5010Speech Sounds Disorders

2

CSD 5100Professional Issues/Topics in SLP: Level 1

1

CSD 5110Professional Issues/Topics in SLP: Level 2

1

CSD 5120Professional Issues/Topics in SLP: Level 3

1

CSD 5200Clinical Externship Level I

1

CSD 5210Clinical Externship: Level 2

1

CSD 5220Clinical Externship: Level 3

1

CSD 5230Clinical Externship: Level 4

1

CSD 5300Diagnostic Methods in SLP

2

CSD 5400Communicating with Patients and Families

3

CSD 5600Role of SLP in Schools

3

CSD 6110Neuromotor Speech and Syndromes

3

CSD 6120Syndromes and Craniofacial Anomalies

3

CSD 6130Stuttering and Related Fluency Disorders

3

CSD 6200Voice Disorders

3

CSD 6210Alaryngeal Speech, Head/Neck Cancer, Principles of Endoscopy

2

CSD 6300Pediatric Swallow and Airway Management

2

CSD 6310Geriatric Dysphagia and Airway Management

3

CSD 6400Child Language Development, Usage and Literacy

3

CSD 6410Child Language Disorders

3

CSD 6420Aphasia

3

CSD 6430Cognitive and Higher-Level Language Disorders

3

CSD 6510Speech/Language Intervention for Hearing Impaired

3

CSD 6600Research Methods

3

CSD 7000Capstone Project

1