The New York University Master of Science (MS) in Communicative Sciences and Disorders program is designed to fulfill the educational requirements for professional licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in New York State (NYS) and various other states. This program includes supervised field experiences both within and outside of NYS.
While the curriculum is primarily designed for SLP licensure, it also meets the coursework and practicum requirements for the Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certificate.
- What is the TSSLD? This certificate is required by New York State for individuals who wish to work with school-aged children in diverse educational settings.
- Is it mandatory? No. Students are under no obligation to apply for the TSSLD upon graduation.
Important Notice: Relocation & State Regulations
State regulations change frequently, and program authorizations may vary. Please keep the following critical policies in mind:
- Program Availability: The program is not authorized in all states.
- Impact of Relocation: If you change your primary state of residence after enrolling, you may become ineligible to continue the program, complete field placements, sit for state exams, or qualify for licensure in your new state.
- Mandatory Notification: If you plan to move, you must immediately notify Academic Advising, your Student Success Specialist, and the Clinical Field Placement and Professional Licensure Team at csdfieldplacement@nyu.edu.
- Additional Requirements: Many states require applicants to pass the PRAXIS and ASHA exams to obtain certification and licensure.
Questions? Because state regulations are subject to change, we highly recommend verifying current requirements. For specific questions regarding educational or professional licensure requirements in any state, please contact the Clinical Field Placement Team at csdfieldplacement@nyu.edu. For state-specific course requirements, contact the Academic Advising Team at csdadvising@nyu.edu.
State Eligibility for Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Please review the table below to check program eligibility by state for professional clinical licensure in speech-language pathology.
Important Note on State-Specific Requirements: Some states require specific coursework or unique educational tracks to qualify for licensure. To ensure you meet these regulations, please note the following:
- Customized Curricula: If a state requires specific courses, NYU will provide you with an individualized plan of study to fulfill those mandates.
- Elective Restrictions: If you require an individualized plan of study, these mandatory state-required courses will take precedence, which may prevent you from taking other electives in the program.
| State | Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department | Meets State Licensing Requirements? | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) | Yes for the on-campus program; No for the online program | Other Licensure Requirements: Does not accept out-of-state training pathways for school speech-language pathology certifications. Because of this requirement, the online program is not recruiting from Alabama. NYU can arrange New York State placements for students from Alabama attending the residential on-campus program. |
| Alaska | The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing REGULATION OF AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS | Yes | |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Health Services The Bureau of Special Licensing | Yes | |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Board of Examiners - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA) | Yes | |
| California | Department of Consumer Affairs Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board | Yes | Other Curricular Requirements: California explicitly requires candidates to complete supervised clinical placements in three different settings. CA Standards generally mandate that a student complete 150 to 200 supervised clinical hours exclusively within a public school setting. The MS program meets this requirement as part of its standard curriculum. |
| Colorado | Department of Regulatory Agencies Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification | Yes | |
| Connecticut | Connecticut State Department of Public Health | Yes | |
| Delaware | Division of Professional Regulation Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers | Yes | |
| Florida | Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: The state requires a total of 75 semester hours in speech-language pathology, at least 36 of which must be graduate-level. NYU offers 48 graduate hours. Candidates also need to meet the undergraduate requirements, which are not a requirement for admission to the MS program. |
| Georgia | Georgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: The state requires a total of 75 semester hours in speech-language pathology, at least 36 of which must be graduate-level. NYU offers 48 graduate hours. Candidates also need to meet the undergraduate requirements, which are not a requirement for admission to the MS program. |
| Hawaii | Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Professional & Vocational Licensing Licensing Area: Speech Pathology & Audiology | Yes | |
| Idaho | State of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses IDAHO SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD | Yes | |
| Illinois | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations Administrative Code | Yes | |
| Indiana | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency | Yes with certain specifications | Other Curriculum Requirements: Indiana requires 400 direct contact hours and 25 observation hours for 425 total hours. The NYU CSD program aligns with ASHA's minimum requirement of 375 direct contact hours. NYU will work with the candidate to acquire and track direct contact and observation hours to meet Indiana state requirements. |
| Iowa | Iowa Department of Public Health Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| Kansas | Department for Aging and Disability Services Survey, Certification & Credentialing Commission | Yes | |
| Kentucky | Public Protection Cabinet Office of Occupations and Professions Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | Yes for the on-campus program; No for the online program | Other Licensure Requirements: CAA accredited University. |
| Louisiana | Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes with certain specifications | Other Curriculum Requirements: Louisiana requires 400 direct contact hours and 25 observation hours for 425 total hours. The NYU CSD program aligns with ASHA's minimum requirement of 375 direct contact hours. NYU will work with the candidate to acquire and track direct contact and observation hours to meet Louisiana state requirements. Other Licensure Requirements: The state requires a total of 75 semester hours in speech-language pathology, at least 36 of which must be graduate-level. NYU offers 48 graduate hours. Candidates also need to meet the undergraduate requirements, which are not required for admission to the MS program. |
| Maine | Professional & Financial Regulation Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing | Yes | |
| Maryland | Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists | Yes | |
| Massachusetts | Board of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| Michigan | Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology | Yes | |
| Minnesota | Department of Health Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing | Yes | |
| Mississippi | Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division | Yes | |
| Missouri | Missouri Division of Professional Registration Advisory Commission for Speech-Lang Pathologists & Audiologists | Yes | |
| Montana | Montana Department of Labor & Industry Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | Yes | |
| Nebraska | Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health Licensure Unit | Yes | |
| Nevada | Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board | Yes | |
| New Hampshire | Office of Professional Licensure and Certification Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board | Yes | |
| New Jersey | New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee | Yes | |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board | Yes | |
| New York | NY State Education Department Office of the Professions Division of Professional Licensing Services Speech-Language Pathology Unit | Yes | |
| North Carolina | North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists | Yes | |
| North Dakota | North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Yes | |
| Ohio | Ohio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board | Yes | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: The state requires a total of 75 semester hours in speech-language pathology, at least 36 of which must be graduate-level. NYU offers 48 graduate hours. Candidates also need to meet the undergraduate requirements, which are not a requirement for admission to the MS program. |
| Oregon | Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | Other Licensure Requirements: The state requires a total of 75 semester hours in speech-language pathology, at least 36 of which must be graduate-level. NYU offers 48 graduate hours. Candidates also need to meet the undergraduate requirements, which are not a requirement for admission to the MS program. |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of State State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| Rhode Island | State of Rhode Island Department of Health Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| South Carolina | South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| South Dakota | Department of Health South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology | Yes | |
| Tennessee | Board of Communications Disorders and Sciences | Yes with certain specifications | Other Curriculum Requirements: Tennessee requires 400 direct contact hours and 25 observation hours for 425 total hours. The NYU CSD program aligns with ASHA’s minimum of 375 direct contact hours. NYU will work with the candidate to acquire and track direct contact and observation hours to meet Tennessee state requirements. |
| Texas | Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes with certain specifications | Other Curriculum Requirements: Texas requires 400 direct contact hours and 25 observation hours for 425 total hours. The NYU CSD program aligns with ASHA’s minimum of 375 direct contact hours. NYU will work with the candidate to acquire and track direct contact and observation hours to meet Texas state requirements. |
| Utah | Utah Department of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing | Yes | |
| Vermont | Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) | Yes | |
| Virginia | Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Yes | |
| Washington | Washington State Department of Health | Yes | |
| West Virginia | West Virginia Board of Examiners of Speech & Language Pathology and Audiology | No | Other Curriculum Requirements: WV requires 20 direct contact hours in audiology. NYU does not require a specified number of audiology hours. Students must secure these additional hours on their own time and at their own expense. As a consequence, the online program is not recruiting from West Virginia. |
| Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Hearing and Speech Examining Board | Yes | |
| Wyoming | Wyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | Yes | |
| U.S. Territories: | |||
| American Samoa | No | The online program is not recruiting from American Samoa. | |
| District of Columbia | DC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology | Yes | |
| Guam | Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners Health Professional Licensing Office (HPLO) | Yes | The online program is not recruiting from Guam. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Health Care Professions Licensing Board | No | The online program is not recruiting from the Northern Mariana Islands. |
| Puerto Rico | DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD Oficina de Reglamentación y Certificación de los Profesionales de la Salud Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica | Yes | The online program is not recruiting from Puerto Rico. |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | There is no dedicated board for Speech Therapy/Pathology. | No | The online program is not recruiting from the U.S. Virgin Islands. |
