The 15-credit Post-Masters Advanced Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology is designed for licensed and certified speech-language pathologists who wish to continue their education beyond the Masters level.
Through selected coursework, advanced certificate students will:
- develop and deepen their knowledge of speech-language pathology,
- advance their skills in a specialty area,
- earn credits toward continuing education for ASHA and state licensure, and/or
- participate in research.
Faculty advisors work with each student to determine the coursework and experiences that will best develop the advanced knowledge and skills needed for that specialty while also meeting the student’s professional goals. Students may use advanced certificate coursework toward doctoral study.
Students may complete the program in as little as two semesters or spread their studies over a longer period, pacing their learning according to their own needs and timetables.
Courses are offered in both spring and fall semesters. All courses are registered with the New York State Education Department.
Degree Requirements
The following courses are required (3 points):
- E34.2420 Speech-Language Pathology Research Colloquium I, 1 point
- E34.2421 Speech-Language Pathology Research Colloquium II, 1 point
- E34.3400 Doctoral Seminar, 1 point
Electives (12 points) by advisement from such courses as:
- E34.2015 Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1 point
- E34.2016 Motor Speech Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2019 Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Pathology: Voice Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2020 Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Pathology: Aphasia, 3 points
- E34.2021 Adult Language Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2022 Craniofacial Anomalies, 3 points
- E34.2023 Neurogenic Speech Disorders in Children, 3 points
- E34.2028 Fluency Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2037 Voice Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2039 Language Disorders in Children, 3 points
- E34.2060 Dysphagia in Adults and Children, 3 points
- E34.2062 Dysphagia in Infants and Toddlers, 1 point
- E34.2067 Baby Trachs, 1 point
- E34.2108 Phonological Analysis of Normal and Disordered Speech, 3 points
- E34.2109 Critical Evaluation of Research in Speech and Hearing Sciences and Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2114 Computerized Analysis of Language Transcripts, 1 point
- E34.2300 Independent Study, 1-6 points
- E34.2515 Speech Science: Instrumentation, 2 points
- E34.3001 Seminal Readings in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 3 points
- E34.3021 Advanced Study: Adult Communication Disorders, 3 points
Sample Sequence of Part-Time Study – Two Semesters
Fall: 7 points
- E34.2420 Speech-Language Pathology Research Colloquium I, 1 point
- E34.3400 Doctoral Seminar, 1 point
- E34.2015 Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 1 point
- E34.2020 Therapeutic Approaches to Speech Pathology: Aphasia, 3 points
- E34.2300 Independent Study, 1 point
Spring: 8 points
- E34.2421 Speech-Language Pathology Research Colloquium II, 1 point
- E34.3001 Seminal Readings in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 3 points
- E34.3021 Advanced Study: Adult Communication Disorders, 3 points
- E34.2114 Computerized Analysis of Language Transcripts, 1 point
Admissions
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited graduate institution. Admission is selective; successful candidates will demonstrate a strong academic background in prior coursework. Full information on how to apply, deadlines, and tuition is available through our Office of Graduate Admissions.