C.A.S. in Teacher of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities

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This course work prepares students for eligibility toward NYS Education Department teacher certification.

Program Requirements

In addition to the below course work, students are required to complete (or provide documentation of) a 1 hour seminar regarding OSHA’s universal precautions for blood borne pathogens, a 2 1/2 hour seminar regarding identification and reporting of Child Abuse and Child Abduction, a 2 hour seminar focusing on School Violence Prevention and Intervention, and a 2 hour seminar regarding Education Laws.

Eligibility for NYS certification as a 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 Advisement and Certification Office. For further information, please contact the Graduate Program Director at (516) 463-5514.

1. M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology

M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology (or equivalent), must be completed.

2. SPCH Requirements

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

SPCH 230 - Disorders of Fluency Credits: 3 s.h.
SPCH 253 - Swallowing Disorders in Children and Adults Credits: 3 s.h.

3. 10 Semester Hours

Including:

FDED 247 - The Family as Educator: Multicultural Dimensions Credits: 3 s.h.
or
FDED 248 - Multicultural Education in the Metropolitan Area Credits: 3 s.h.
SPCH 262S - Practicum IV: Teaching Students With Speech-Language Disabilities in Educational Settings Credits: 2 s.h.
SPCH 264 - Speech and Language Pathology in the Schools Credits: 2 s.h.

Choose 3 From the Following 1 Semester Hour Courses:

SPCH 263 A-Z - Special Topics Seminar: Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Credits: 1 s.h.

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