Communicative Sciences and Disorders

Course Prerequisites

The listing below is to help the student and adviser decide if one is prepared to take a specific course. A student should review this list before meeting with the graduate adviser and start to develop a plan of study reflecting the type and sequence of courses, remaining prerequisites, and performance and abilities of the student. Everything with an * is required. Students are encouraged to take elective courses at the end of their course of study.

1. Requirements for ASHA Certification (12 credits total with some credits in each area): *Credits in Social/Behavioral Sciences

  • Credits in Biological Science
  • Credits in Mathematics
  • Credits in Physical Science

2. New York State Language Requirement (3 credits total):

  • Credits in a language other than English (3)

3. Department Prerequisites (27 credits total; all are required):

  • E34.0061 Phonetics and Phonemics of American English (3)
  • E34.0009 Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication (3)
    Undergraduate courses appropriate to fulfill prerequisite: Human Neuroanatomy, Human Neuroscience, Brain and Behavior
  • E34.1045 Science and Neurology of Language (3)
    Undergraduate courses appropriate to fulfill prerequisite: Introduction to Linguistics, Introduction to Neurolinguistics, or an upper level course in Linguistics
    The following do not fulfill the prerequisite: Anthropological Linguistics; Languages of the World
  • E34.1230 Introduction to Audiology (3)
  • E34.1601 Language Development in the Preschool Years (3)
  • E34.0008 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3)
    Must be specific to head and neck anatomy and physiology
  • E34.0402 Acoustic Phonetics (3)
    Prerequisite or Co-requisites: Phonetics and Phonemics of American English, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
  • E34.1101 Articulation Disorders in Children and Adults (3)
    Prerequisites: Phonetics and Phonemics of American English
    Must be a full semester course devoted to articulation disorders and phonology not a survey course
  • E34.1210 Reading and Writing: Children with Speech Disorders (3)
    Prerequisite: Language Development in the Preschool Years

4. Graduate Level Normal Process Course (5 credits total):

  • E34.2125 Speech Science: Instrumentation (2) (required)
    Prerequisite: Acoustic Phonetics
    One additional elective normal process course (3 credits):
  • E63.2272 Adolescent Development (3)
    Only offered in fall and spring
  • E34.2041 Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, and Neurology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites
  • E63.1271 Survey of Developmental Psychology: Introduction (3)
  • G89.2020 Child Development (Department of Psychology) (3)
  • G89.2025 Cognitive Psychology (Department. of Psychology) (3)

5. Required Speech Disorders Courses - (21 credits total; all are required):

  • E34.2016 Motor Speech Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites,
    Prerequisite or Co-requisites: Voice disorders, Adult Language Disorders
  • E34.2021 Adult Language Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: Science and Neurology of Language, Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication
  • E34.2028 Fluency Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2037 Voice Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites
  • E34.2039 Language Disorders in Children (3)
    Prerequisites: Science and Neurology of Language, Language Development
  • E34.2060 Dysphagia in Adults and Children (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites
    Prerequisite or Co-requisites: Voice Disorders, Motor Speech Disorders
  • E34.2108 Phonological Analysis of Normal and Disordered Speech (3)
    Prerequisite: Articulation Disorders in Children and Adults

6. Elective Speech Disorders Courses (6 credits total):

  • E34.2015 Augmentative Communication (1)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites
    Prerequisite or Co-requisites: Motor Speech Disorders, Language Disorders in Children
  • E34.2019 Therapeutic Approaches in Speech Pathology: Voice Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Voice Disorders
  • E34.2020 Therapeutic Approaches in Speech Pathology: Aphasia (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Adult Language Disorders
  • E34.2022 Craniofacial Anomalies (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Voice Disorders
  • E34.2023 Neurogenic Speech Disorders in Children (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites
  • E34.2030 Language and Communication in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (2)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Language Disorders in Children
  • E34.2062 Dysphagia in Infants and Toddlers (1)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Dysphagia in Adults and Children
  • E34.2067 Baby Trachs (1)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Dysphagia in Adults and Children
  • E34.2114 Salt Course (1)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, Language Disorders in Children
  • E34.2420 Research Colloquium in SLP (1)
    Prerequisites: None

7. Required Audiology Courses - (6 credits total; both are required):

  • E34.2051 Advanced Audiology (3)
    Prerequisite: Introduction to Audiology
  • E34.2127 Aural Rehabilitation: Adults (3)
    Prerequisites: Introduction to Audiology, Advanced Audiology

8. Required Clinical and Research Courses- (10 credits total; all are required):

  • E34.2075 Principles of Intervention with Speech-Language Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites and three courses on disorders
  • E34.2111 Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology and Audiology I (3)
    Prerequisites: All department prerequisites, 3 Courses on disorders
    Prerequisites or Co-requisites: Phonological Analysis of Normal and Disordered Speech, Language Disorders in Children
  • E34.2109 Critical Evaluation of Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders (3)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2010 Research Colloquium (0)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2117 Current Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (1)
    Prerequisites: None, but it is best to take it after taking a few courses on disorders

9. Research Electives - (the 0 credit course is required):

  • E34.2010 Research Colloquium (0)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2420 Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Research Colloquium (1)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2421 Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Research Colloquium (1)
    Prerequisites: None
  • E34.2000 Independent Study (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Determined by the professor

10. Advanced Clinical Practica - (6 credits total; all are required):

  • E34.2115 On-Campus Evaluation Practicum + Lab (1)
    Students should complete almost all requirements for graduation prior to applying for On-Campus Evaluation Practicum.
    Students will receive an email on the list serve notifying them that the application period is open for the course. During the enrollment period, students must complete an application form and submit it to the on-campus clinic director. Deadlines are firm and applications will not be accepted after the deadline. Applications must be accompanied by an up-to-date list of observation and clinical hours and current transcript. The practicum sequence must be planned with you graduate adviser.
    Prerequisites:
    1. Completed a personal speech evaluation
    2. Completed all undergraduate prerequisite courses
    3. Taken the Departmental Writing Examination
    4. Completed 25 hours of observation with a supervisor how has ASHA certification (students submit a copy and keep originals)
    5. Completed 20 credits of graduate level courses before E34.2117.04
    6. GPA of 3.0 or higher for the fall and spring semesters
    7. Completed Diagnostic Methods in Speech Pathology and Audiology I
    8. Completed the "Request for Practicum Form" for the first semester in the middle of the semester before taking the first practicum
    9. Arranged schedule to be available five days per week for clinical assignments.
  • E34.2116 On-Campus Treatment Practicum (1)
    Students should complete almost all requirements for graduation prior to applying for On-Campus Treatment Practicum and should take no more than two courses in addition to the practicum.
    Students will receive an email on the list serve notifying them that the application period is open for the course. During the enrollment period, students must complete an application form and submit it to the on-campus clinic director.
    Prerequisites:
    1. Completed all of the requirements listed under On-Campus Evaluation
    2. Completed Principles of Intervention prior to starting On-Campus Evaluation
    3. Completed the On-Campus Practicum: Evaluation with a grade of "C" or better
    4. Completed 30 credits of graduate level courses before E34.2117.01
    5. Completed the "Request for Practicum Form" for the On-Campus Practicum: Treatment course in the middle of the semester before taking the practicum
    6. Arranged schedule to be available five days per week for clinical assignments G. GPA of 3.0 or higher for the fall and spring semesters
    7. GPA of 3.5 or higher for summer semesters
  • E34.2117 Off-Campus Pediatrics Practicum (2)
    Students should take no more than one course in addition to the practicum.
    Students will receive an email on the list serve notifying them that the application period is open for the course. During the enrollment period, students must complete an application form and submit it to the off-campus clinic director.
    Prerequisites:
    1. Completed all of the requirements listed under On-Campus Evaluation and Treatment
    2. Completed the On-Campus Evaluation and On-Campus Treatment with a grade of "C" or better
    3. Completed the "Request for Practicum Form" for the Off-Campus Practicum course in the middle of the semester before taking the practicum
    4. Arranged schedule to be available five days per week for clinical assignments.
    5. GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • E34.2118 Off-Campus Adults Practicum (2)
    Students should take no more than one course in addition to the practicum.
    Students will receive an email on the list serve notifying them that the application period is open for the course. During the enrollment period, students must complete an application form and submit it to the off-campus clinic director.
    Prerequisites:
    1. Completed all of the requirements listed under On-Campus Evaluation and Treatment
    2. Completed the On-Campus Evaluation and On-Campus Treatment with a grade of "C" or better
    3. Completed the "Request for Practicum Form" for the Off-Campus Practicum course in the middle of the semester before taking the practicum
    4. Arranged schedule to be available five days per week for clinical assignments.
    5. GPA of 3.0 or higher

11. Drug and Alcohol Education, Child Abuse, School Violence Protection (0 credit course is required):

  • E27.2999 Drug and Alcohol Education, Child Abuse, School Violence Protection (0)
    Prerequisites: None