The Master of Arts programs in Speech-Language Pathology is
designed to provide the academic and clinical education to prepare
graduates to meet existing and emerging challenges to the
professions. It is accredited by the Council of Academic
Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association, and they are deemed to be licensure-qualifying by the
New York State Board of Professional Licensing of the State
Education Department. The 48-credit program consists of three
substantive divisions:
Core Curriculum
A minimum of 15 credits is required in research methods, basic
communication processes, and clinical courses.
Major Concentration
Students select a concentration in Speech-Language
Pathology and complete a minimum of 24 credits selected in
consultation with the faculty advisor. All students are required to
complete a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical experience;
up to six credits of practicum may he applied toward the
degree.
Research
Students in the thesis option enroll in Master's Research (SPE 900)
for six credits and complete a thesis under the supervision of a
faculty mentor and committee. Students electing the non-thesis
Option select a three credit Special Research course (SPE 451, 452,
or 453) in their area of interest and complete a supervised
research project or enroll in an advanced research methods course
SPE 440. The research core also requires that all students
demonstrate proficiency in at least one of three areas: statistics,
language (including manual communication), or computer science.
This requirement may he satisfied by completing a course in the
area or (in the case of a foreign language) by standardized
examination. A written comprehensive examination is required of all
students electing the non-thesis option. Students who have
completed a thesis sit for an oral comprehensive examination on the
thesis and related areas.
Unique Characteristics of the Program
This program offers graduate students an opportunity to
select areas of study as well as to enroll in those courses
necessary to meet requirements for ASHA Certification. There are
resources available to the student which include the Computer
Center, and Health Education Resource Center. The Speech and
Hearing Center which is located on Union Turnpike at 152nd
Street, serves as a training facility for students while
providing diagnostic and remediation services to the community. The
Center has a rich resource of tests, materials, and equipment to
provide the needed practicum experiences. More than 100 outside
facilities, including medical centers, hospitals, schools, day care
centers, nursing homes, provide externships for students to avail
them of a broad exposure, multi-disciplinary environment and permit
them to obtain the necessary supervised clinical hours for
certification with a varied diversified caseload across the age
span.
The pass rate is 74% for the PRAXIS in Speech Language Pathology
and 50% in Audiology. The employment rate in profession is 100% for
a graduate (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology).
Department Information
Fredericka Bell-Berti
Department Chair
Speech, Communication Sciences and Theatre
St.John Hall Room 344B
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-6451
bellf@stjohns.edu
Donna Geffner
Graduate Program Director
Speech, Communication Sciences and Theatre
Seton Complex
152-11 Union Turnpike
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 990-6480
geffnerd@stjohns.edu
Graduate Admission Information
Office of Graduate Admission
(718) 990-1601
gradhelp@stjohns.edu
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