Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin

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2024-2025 Graduate Studies Bulletin

Teacher of Students With Speech-Language Disabilities, Adv. Cert.

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Associate Professor Schroeder, Graduate Program Director, 516-463-7323

This coursework prepares students for eligibility toward New York State Education Department teacher certification. On average, students complete this program in one academic year.

Program Requirements

In addition to the course work below, students are required to complete (or provide documentation of) seminars regarding HIPAA and OSHA’s universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, identification and reporting of child abuse and child abduction, school violence prevention and intervention, and other education law seminars.

This advanced certificate qualifies students for the profession of Speech-Language Pathology as well as offers eligibility for NYS certification as an elementary, middle or secondary teacher of students with speech-language disabilities, requires transcript review confirming completion of liberal arts and sciences requirements, content and pedagogy courses.

Students must successfully complete all required NYS teacher examinations. Following completion of all required course work for eligibility for teacher certification students should submit their application materials directly to Hofstra’s Office of Educational Support Services. For further information, please contact the Graduate Program Director at 516-463-4582.

1. MA in Speech-Language Pathology

MA in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent) must be completed.

2. SPCH Requirements

The following are required in lieu of 6 s.h. of MA electives:

SPCH 230 - Disorders of Fluency Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 253 - Swallowing Disorders in Children and Adults Semester Hours: 3

3. 9 Semester Hours

SPCH 262S - Practicum IV: Teaching Students With Speech-Language Disabilities in Educational Settings Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 264 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Semester Hours: 2
SPCH 267 - Communication and Communication Disorders in Multicultural Populations Semester Hours: 3

Choose 3 From the Following 1 Semester Hour Courses:

SPCH 271 - Early Identification Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 272 - Seminar in Medical Speech Pathology Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 273 - Cognitive Rehabilitation Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 274 - Introduction to Counseling Skills for Speech-Language Pathologists Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 275 - Children with Cochlear Implants: Language and Learning Semester Hours: 1
SPCH 276 - Language Impairment in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Semester Hours: 1

Additional Program Requirements

SOE 001A - Fire and Arson Prevention Seminar Semester Hours: No credit
SOE 002A - Identification of Child Abuse and Maltreatment Semester Hours: No credit
SOE 003A - Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Semester Hours: No credit
SOE 004A - Prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse (Substance Abuse) Semester Hours: No credit
SOE 005A - Highway and School Safety/Prevention of Child Abduction Semester Hours: No credit
SOE 006A - Training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention as required under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Semester Hours: No credit

Additional Information

Career Information

Speech-language pathologist
Elementary, middle or secondary teacher of students with speech-language disabilities
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