Certification

This degree satisfies the academic and clinical requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence and New York state licensure as a speech-language pathologist as well as a certification as a teacher of students with speech and language disabilities.

All students must complete requirements for New York state teacher certification. These include a public school practicum, as well as the required educational workshops and liberal arts and sciences courses.

Students must take or demonstrate that they have completed the necessary undergraduate coursework in communication sciences & disorders and the liberal arts. Teacher certification requirements also include 9-11 credits of general education course work including foundations of education, educational psychology, and human development.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program are prepared for careers as speech-language pathologists in schools (Pre-K -12), hospitals and nursing homes, private practices, and other clinical agencies or settings.

They also may pursue research opportunities or enroll in doctoral studies. In addition, graduates may work as speech-language pathology supervisors and clinical administrators in colleges and universities after gaining 3-5 years of professional experience.

The job market in speech-language pathology is strong and some students in the Saint Rose program are finding employment immediately after graduation. Data suggests that over 95% are finding employment in the field within three months of graduating.