Curriculum

Undergraduate-Level Prerequisite Courses

Fall Prerequisites:

CSCD-UE 0009 - Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication (3 units)
CSCD-UE 0061 - Phonetics and Phonemics of American English (3 units)
CSCD-UE 1230 - Introduction to Audiology (3 units)

Spring Prerequisites:

CSCD-UE 0008 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3 units)
CSCD-UE 0402 - Acoustic Phonetics (3 units)
CSCD-UE 1101 - Introduction to Articulation Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-UE 1205 - Audiology: Intervention Strategies across the Lifespan (3 units)
CSCD-UE 1601 - Language Development in Preschool Years (3 units)

Most prerequisite courses must be completed before registering for 2000-level graduate courses. Prerequisite courses not taken at NYU require a minimum grade of B. Any student who is missing some or all of the prerequisite courses must complete these in addition to the 53 units required for the MS degree (see below).

Please note: We are unable to review transcripts for the purposes of determining prerequisite equivalences prior to acceptance into our program. The most common courses that applicants are missing are Neuroanatomy & Physiology of Communication, Acoustic Phonetics, and Introduction to Articulation Disorders.

Master's-Level Courses

Normal Process and Research Courses

(i) Required
CSCD-GE-2125 - Speech Science Instrumentation (2 units)
CSCD-GE-2109 - Critical Evaluation of Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders (3 units)

(ii) Electives: Choose (at least) one additional Normal Process Course
CSCD-GE-2130 - Perception and Production of Speech (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2041 - Advanced Anatomy, Physiology, & Neurology of the Speech and Hearing Mech. (3 credits)
APSY-GE-2138 - Human Growth and Development (3 units)
APSY-GE-2271 - Survey of Developmental Psychology (3 units)
APSY-GE-2272 - Adolescent Development (3 units)

Clinical and Disorders Courses

(i) Required
CSCD-GE-2016 - Motor Speech Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2021 - Adult Language Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2028 - Fluency Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2035 - Language Development and Disorders in School-Aged Children (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2037 - Voice Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2039 - Language Disorders in Children (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2060 - Dysphagia in Adults and Children (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2075 - Principles of Intervention with Speech-Language Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2108 - Phonological Analysis of Normal and Disordered Speech (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2110 - Multi-Cultural and Professional Issues in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (3 units)

(ii) Electives: Choose (at least) seven units from among the following courses
CSCD-GE-2015 - Augmentative Communication (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2019 - Therapeutic Procedures in Speech Pathology: Voice Disorders (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2020 - Therapeutic Procedures in Speech Pathology: Aphasia (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2022 - Craniofacial Anomalies (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2023 - Neurogenic Speech Disorders in Children (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2062 - Dysphagia in Infants and Toddlers (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2067 - Baby Trachs (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2114 - Computerized Analysis of Language Transcripts (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2127 - Hearing Loss: Rehabilitation (3 units)
CSCD-GE-2165 - Interdisciplinary Case-Based Dysphagia Mgmt (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2402 - Research in Natural Language (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2420 - Research Colloquium in CSD (1 unit)
CSCD-GE 2000 - Independent Study (1-3 units) (Points will count towards elective)

Clinical Practica (Required)
CSCD-GE-2111 - On-Campus Practicum I: Pre-Clinic (2 units)
CSCD-GE-2115 - On-Campus PracticumII: Diagnostic Assessment (2 units)
CSCD-GE-2116 - On-Campus PracticumIII: Treatment (2 units)
CSCD-GE-2117 - Off-Campus Pediatric Practicum (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2118 - Off Campus Adult Practicum (1 unit)
CSCD-GE-2119 - Off Campus Practicum (1 unit) (only as needed)

Other Required Courses
CSCD-GE-2000 - Master of Science Seminar (0 units)
TCHL-GE-2999 - Drug and Alcohol Education, Child Abuse, School Violence Protection (0 units)

Additional ASHA Course Requirements

In addition to the courses listed above, ASHA requires coursework in math, science, and a foreign language. These language, science, and math requirements are necessary for New York State licensure and ASHA certification. The intent of this standard is to require students to have a broad liberal arts and science background. Specifically, students must:

• Complete of three units of a language other than English.
• Complete 12 units of course work in social/behavioral science, biological science, physical science and mathematics. Students must have transcript credit (which could include course work, advanced placement, CLEP, or examination of equivalency) for each of the following areas: biological science, physical science, social/behavioral science, and mathematics. Appropriate course work may include human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, genetics, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and non-remedial mathematics. Please note: Courses in biological and physical sciences specifically related to communication sciences and disorders (CSD) may not be applied for certification purposes in this category.

In addition to transcript credit, applicants may be required by their graduate program to provide further evidence of meeting this requirement. These prerequisite courses do not carry graduate credit for the master's degree.