MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Mission Statement
The speech-language pathology graduate program provides a curriculum that integrates theory and practice in the study of human communication and its disorders. Students will receive the preparation necessary to join the community of professionals who provide exemplary services to a diverse population of individuals.
To accomplish the above mission, the speech-language pathology program will:
- Encourage critical thinking in a student-centered learning environment
- Nourish scholarship and creativity
- Encourage excellent oral and written communication skills
- Incorporate technology in clinical teaching
- Foster knowledge of diverse populations
- Advocate interdisciplinary collaboration
Applicants into Molloy's Master of Science Program in Speech-Language Pathology must apply using CSDCAS.
Students who are interested in applying to the Masters in Speech-Language Pathology but may need additional pre-requisite courses can fulfill the requirements through Molloy's Center for Professional Studies.
Accreditation and Program Information
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Accreditation
Accreditation Status
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) {residential} at Molloy University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Complaint Procedures Regarding Accreditation
Any questions regarding the program's accreditation status or compliance with accreditation standards may be directed to the Committee on Academic Accreditation (CAA) at the following address:
The Council on Academic Accreditation in
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071
accreditation@asha.orgPhone: 800.498.2071 (ASHA Members), 800.638.8255 (non-members), Fax: 301.296.8580 Council on Academics Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Strategic Plan
The current Strategic Plan of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is accessible to those interested. It is available on campus in the department office in Casey 202, in the university library and in the Office of Academic Affairs.
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Program of Study and Course Descriptions
For more information, program of study and course descriptions visit our Graduate Catalog.
Speech-Language Pathology - M.S. -
Suggested Course Sequence
The MS SLP Program is designed to be completed fulltime over the course of two years, including one intersession and one summer. Each students' clinical journey is individual and the sequence of specific clinical experiences may vary.
Fall year one
- SLP 5250 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits
- SLP 5890 Psycholinguistics 3 credits
- SLP 5275 Diagnosis in Communication Disorders 3 credits
- SLP 5280 Neurological Bases of Communication 3 credits
- SLP 5500 Research Methods in Communication Disorders 3 credits
Intersession year one
- SLP 5310 Instrumentation 1 credit
Spring year one
- SLP 5700 Language Disorders in Children 3 credits
- SLP 5210 Seminar: Professional Issues and Ethics 2 credits
- SLP 5450 Dysphagia 3 credits
- SLP 5850 Acquired Neurogenic Disorders 3 credits
- SLP 5900 Clinical Practicum in Assessment 1 credit
- SLP 5910 Clinical Practicum I 2 credits
Summer
- SLP 5200 Seminar in Clinical Intervention: Cultural Diversity 2 credits
- SLP 5911 Clinical Practicum II 1 credit
Fall Year Two
- SLP 5305 Audiology 2 credits
- SLP 5400 Motor Speech Disorders 3 credits
- SLP 5800 Speech and Phonological Disorders in Children
- (Speech Sound Disorders) 3 credits
- SLP 5260 Voice Disorders 3 credits
- SLP 5912 Clinical Practicum III 1 credit
Spring Year Two
- SLP 5350 Aural Rehabilitation 3 credits
- SLP 5380 Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology 2 credits
- SLP 5820 Fluency 3 credits
- SLP 5410 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 3 credit
Electives
- SLP 5913 Clinical Practicum IV 1 credit
- SLP 5916 Experiential Service-Learning Clinical Practicum 0 credits
*Additional Electives for students seeking additional certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) in New York State. The following courses are available in addition to the coursework included in the ASHA – CAA accredited MS SLP program:
- SLP 5370 Speech-Language Pathology in the School Setting 1 credit
- EDU 5600 Foundations of Education 3 credits
Accreditation Status
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) {residential} at Molloy University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
Complaint Procedures Regarding Accreditation
Any questions regarding the program's accreditation status or compliance with accreditation standards may be directed to the Committee on Academic Accreditation (CAA) at the following address:
The Council on Academic Accreditation in
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2200 Research Boulevard, #310
Rockville, MD 20850
800-498-2071
accreditation@asha.org
Phone: 800.498.2071 (ASHA Members), 800.638.8255 (non-members), Fax: 301.296.8580 Council on Academics Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Strategic Plan
The current Strategic Plan of the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department is accessible to those interested. It is available on campus in the department office in Casey 203, in the university library and in the Office of Academic Affairs.