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MS, Communicative Sciences and Disorders

The New York University Master of Science in Communicative Sciences and Disorders program is an academic program designed to enable a graduate to meet the educational requirements to qualify for professional licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in New York and in certain other states. This program places students in supervised field experiences both within and outside of New York State (NYS). 

For New York students only: while the program is designed to meet Speech-Language Pathology licensure requirements, the Program’s curriculum also meets the coursework and practicum/field placement requirements to apply for a Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) certificate. The TSSLD is a certificate required by the state of New York for individuals who want to work with school-aged children in a variety of settings. Students are not obligated to apply for the TSSLD in New York upon completion of the Program.

Note, state regulations change frequently, and the information posted here may have changed at the time of your specific application to or enrollment in our program of study. The Program is not yet authorized in all states. If a student changes their state of primary residence following initial enrollment in the Program, that student may not be able to continue in the Program, complete placement requirements, sit for the required state examinations, or be eligible for licensure in the student’s new state. If a student moves or plans to move, the student should contact the Clinical Field Placement and Professional Licensure Team at csdfieldplacement@nyu.edu and the student’s Student Success Specialist, to inform Academic Advising. States also may require applicants for licensure to pass the PRAXIS and ASHA exams and certification. Please check with the Clinical Field Placement Team (csdfieldplacement@nyu.edu) if you have specific questions about the educational requirements for licensure or other professional licensure requirements in a specific state.

Please see the table below for eligibility by state for professional clinical licensure in the area of speech-language pathology. Please note that certain states may require individualized plans of study to meet certain state specific requirements, or require that a student take certain State-required courses in lieu of electives. If required to meet State licensure requirements, NYU will provide students in those states with an individualized plan of study to meet the requirements, and such an individualized plan of study may not allow such students to take other electives in the Program.

CSD Professional Clinical Licensure State Table
StateName and URL of State Licensing Board or DepartmentMeets State Licensing Requirements?Additional Information
AlabamaAlabama Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA)(link is external)Yes for the on-campus program;
No for the online program
Other Licensure Requirements:
Candidates are not able to do any supervised clinical placements in person in Alabama. 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.
AlaskaThe Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development(link is external)

The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing(link is external)

REGULATION OF AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS(link is external)
Yes 
ArizonaArizona Department of Health Services(link is external)

The Bureau of Special Licensing(link is external)
Yes 
ArkansasArkansas Board of Examiners - Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA)(link is external)Yes 
CaliforniaDepartment of Consumer Affairs(link is external)

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board(link is external)
YesOther Curricular Requirements
California explicitly requires candidates to complete supervised clinical placements in three different settings. The MS program meets this requirement as part of its standard curriculum.
ColoradoDepartment of Regulatory Agencies Office of Speech-Language Pathology Certification(link is external)Yes 
ConnecticutConnecticut State Department of Public Health(link is external)Yes 
DelawareDivision of Professional Regulation(link is external)

Board of Speech Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers(link is external)
Yes 
FloridaFlorida Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology(link is external)YesOther 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. 
GeorgiaGeorgia State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)YesOther 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. 
HawaiiDepartment of Commerce and Consumer Affairs(link is external)

Professional & Vocational Licensing (link is external)

Licensing Area: Speech Pathology & Audiology(link is external)
Yes 
IdahoState of Idaho Bureau Of Occupational Licenses(link is external)

IDAHO SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD(link is external)
Yes 
Illinois

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations Administrative Code(link is external)

Yes 
IndianaIndiana Professional Licensing Agency(link is external)Yes with certain specificationsOther 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.
IowaIowa Department of Public Health(link is external)

Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology(link is external)
Yes 
KansasDepartment for Aging and Disability Services Survey, Certification & Credentialing Commission(link is external)Yes 
KentuckyPublic Protection Cabinet Office of Occupations and Professions(link is external)

Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology(link is external)
Yes for the on-campus program;
No for the online program
Other Licensure Requirements: 
While the NYU program meets the academic requirements for licensure, NYU is not able to provide a school-based clinical program in Kentucky for online students, which is a required part of our curriculum.
LouisianaLouisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)Yes with certain specificationsOther 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. 
MaineProfessional & Financial Regulation(link is external)

Board of Speech, Audiology and Hearing(link is external)
Yes 
MarylandBoard of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language Pathologists(link is external)Yes 
MassachusettsBoard of Registration for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)Yes 
MichiganDepartment of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs(link is external)

Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology(link is external)
Yes 
MinnesotaDepartment of Health(link is external)

Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing(link is external)
Yes 
MississippiMississippi State Department of Health (link is external)

Professional Licensure Division(link is external)
Yes 
MissouriMissouri Division of Professional Registration(link is external)

Advisory Commission for Speech-Lang Pathologists & Audiologists(link is external)
Yes 
MontanaMontana Department of Labor & Industry(link is external)

Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists(link is external)
Yes 
NebraskaNebraska Department of Health and Human Services(link is external)

Division of Public Health Licensure Unit(link is external)
Yes 
NevadaNevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board(link is external)Yes 
New HampshireOffice of Professional Licensure and Certification(link is external)

Speech-Language Pathology Governing Board(link is external)
Yes 
New JerseyNew Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs(link is external)

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee(link is external)
Yes 
New MexicoNew Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department(link is external)

Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board(link is external)
Yes 
New YorkNY State Education Department(link is external)

Office of the Professions(link is external)

Division of Professional Licensing Services(link is external)

Speech-Language Pathology Unit(link is external)
Yes 
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists(link is external)NoOther Curriculum Requirements: 
NC requires 20 therapeutic and diagnostic hours in speech and language for both children and adults. NYU requires a minimum of 5 diagnostic hours. NYU can work with candidates to insure they are obtaining the needed hours. 

NC requires 6 credit hours in audiology. NYU offers 2 credits in audiology and does not offer additional credits in audiology. NC requires 3 credits in auditory pathology and 3 credits in audiology habilitation/rehabilitation. NYU does not offer these courses. The online program is not recruiting from North Carolina.
North DakotaNorth Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology(link is external)Yes 
OhioOhio Speech and Hearing Professionals Board(link is external)Yes 
OklahomaOklahoma Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)YesOther 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. 
OregonBoard of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)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. 
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of State(link is external)

State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)
Yes 
Rhode IslandState of Rhode Island Department of Health(link is external)

Board of Examiners of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)
Yes 
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation(link is external)

Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)
Yes 
South DakotaDepartment of Health(link is external)

South Dakota Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology(link is external)
Yes 
TennesseeBoard of Communications Disorders and Sciences(link is external)Yes with certain specificationsOther 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.
TexasTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)(link is external)

State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)
Yes with certain specificationsOther 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.
UtahUtah Department of Commerce(link is external)

Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing(link is external)
Yes 
VermontVermont Secretary of State(link is external)

Office of Professional Regulation (OPR)(link is external)
Yes 
VirginiaVirginia Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology(link is external)Yes 
WashingtonWashington State Department of Health(link is external)Yes 
West VirginiaWest Virginia Board of Examiners of Speech & Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)Yes with certain specificationsOther Curriculum Requirements: 
WV requires 20 direct contact hours in audiology. NYU does not require a specified number of audiology hours. NYU will work with the student to acquire and document the extra hours to meet West Virginia state requirements.
WisconsinWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services(link is external)

Hearing and Speech Examining Board(link is external)
Yes 
WyomingWyoming State Board of Examiners of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology(link is external)Yes 
U.S. Territories:   
American Samoa No 
District of ColumbiaDC Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology(link is external)Yes 
GuamGuam Board of Allied Health Examiners

Health Professional Licensing Office (HPLO)
Yes 
Northern Mariana IslandsHealth Care Professions Licensing Board(link is external)No 
Puerto RicoDEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD(link is external)

Oficina de Reglamentación y Certificación de los Profesionales de la Salud (link is external)

Junta de Licenciamiento y Disciplina Médica(link is external)
Yes 
U.S. Virgin IslandsThere is no dedicated board for Speech Therapy/Pathology.(link is external)No 

Accreditation Information

The master of science (MS) education program in speech-language pathology (residential and distance education) at New York University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology(link is external) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD, 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.