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 certificate of advanced study 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 516-463-5511.

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