Fredonia has a long-established Speech-Language Pathology graduate program that meets the accreditation standards of the Council of Academic Accreditation and the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). The program’s curriculum combines theoretical coursework, research involvement, and hands-on clinical experiences on- and off-campus. Graduates of the program leave prepared to meet the requirements for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence, state licensure, and certification for Teachers of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities granted by the New York State Department of Education. Students may apply for a concurrent track in TESOL/Bilingual Certification if they wish to pursue it.
Admission Requirements
- Cumulative GPA 3.0
- CSDCAS Online application
- Résumé
- Personal essay prompt: Describe a challenge you had to overcome in the workplace or in school. Explain how you overcame it and what you have learned from it. Limit: 1 page, 1.5-spaced, 11 pt. font, one-inch margins
- Recommendation letters (2)
- Official Undergraduate transcripts sent to CSDCAS
Background Preparation
- A minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in the speech-pathology major
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in communication disorders and sciences, including:
- 15 credit hours related to the normal development of speech/language/hearing, and/or the science of speech/language/hearing
- 9 credit hours in speech-language pathology
- 6 credit hours in audiology
- One three-credit course in each of the following subject areas: biological science, physical science, statistics, and social science
Enrolling in a graduate education degree at Fredonia will give you the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge. Studying with engaged faculty and participating in applied learning experiences prepare you to meet challenges and be successful in your profession. This degree plan map provides a sample pathway to graduation, and it can be used as a guide and a checklist for degree requirements. For complete information about this program, please consult the university catalog at: www.fredonia.edu/catalog
