Program: Bilingual Extension in Speech-Language Pathology, Adv. Cert. - Hofstra University

Apr 04, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin

Associate Professor DeMetropolis, Graduate Program Director, 516-463-5510

This Advanced Certificate is for students who wish to have more in-depth experience in working with bilingual and multicultural populations and who hold a valid initial/professional TSSLD certification. The advanced certificate in Bilingual Extension in Speech-Language Pathology includes all the requirements for Option II of the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology as well as the following requirements.

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 15

In addition to completing all the requirements for Option II of the MA in Speech-Language Pathology , students must complete the following:

Required Courses - Semester Hours: 15

SPCH 260S - Practicum II: Speech-Language Intervention and Assessment (Preschool, K-12) Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 262S - Practicum IV: Teaching Students With Speech-Language Disabilities in Educational Settings Semester Hours: 1
(must be completed in a bilingual setting)
SPCH 264 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Semester Hours: 2
SPCH 265 - Language Diversity Across the Lifespan Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 266 - Communication Assessment and Intervention for Bilingual Students Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 267 - Communication and Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations Semester Hours: 3

NOTE

NOTE: Candidates completing the Master of Arts in speech-language pathology through Hofstra University may have satisfied some of these requirements through the MA program. Students do not need to repeat course work that has been taken at the graduate level to satisfy the requirements for Option II of the MA in speech-language pathology with Teacher Certification (TSSLD).

Candidates who have previously completed an M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology may be able to transfer credits for the Advanced Certificate; however, at least 7.5 of the 15 credits required for the Advanced Certificate must be completed at Hofstra.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of all course work for the Advanced Certificate: Bilingual Extension in Speech-Language Pathology program with an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0.
No grades below B in required clinical practicum courses.
Completion of all required Educational Law Seminars.
Proof of a valid initial/professional TSSLD certification.

Teacher Certification Requirements

Upon successful completion of degree requirements, students will be eligible to apply for the University’s recommendation for New York state certification. Contact the School of Education Dean’s Office for information regarding any required Educational Law seminars* and other certification requirements.

To be eligible for the certification extension in bilingual education students are required to have passing scores on the appropriate New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE). Please contact the School of Education Dean’s Office for specific certification requirements.