MS Communication Disorders

Graduates of MS in Communication Disorders programs find employment in the field at a rate of nearly 100%

The graduate program in Communication Disorders prepares students for rewarding careers at schools, hospitals, clinics and private practices, in fields where the demand for skilled, caring pathologists is on the rise. As part of a small, tight-knit cohort of enrolled students, you’ll develop skills and build relationships alongside peers who share your interests.

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MS Communication Disorders


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Program Information:

Andrea Abramovich, Graduate Coordinator
commdisgrad@newpaltz.edu or (845) 257-2377

Admission Information:

Alana Matuszewski, Director of Graduate Admission
gradadmissions@newpaltz.edu or (845) 257-3285


2023-24 Admission Requirements Update:

Applications are now due January 15. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Instead of a 400-500 word admissions essay, applicants to the graduate program (090I and 090S concentrations) are asked to submit a 400-500 word response to a writing prompt. The details of the writing prompt are in the application.

GRE scores are not required; please do not submit them.

Concentrations

The program prepares students who have strong undergraduate backgrounds in Communication Disorders for a wide range of career opportunities and for doctoral study.  There are two concentrations:  

Both concentrations lead to eligibility for state licensure and ASHA certification in speech-language pathology. The concentration in Speech and Language Disabilities (090I) leads to a New York State teaching certificate as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (initial TSSLD). 

Both concentrations lead to eligibility for state licensure and ASHA certification in speech-language pathology. The concentration in Speech and Language Disabilities (090I) leads to a New York State teaching certificate as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (initial TSSLD). 

Application Timeline

Applications for Communication Disorders Graduate Programs are considered for Summer admission. Once accepted, students may defer matriculation until the Fall if desired, or if necessary to complete prerequisite coursework.

  • August 1 - Apply online at www.newpaltz.edu/graduate
  • January 15 - Applications due. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.
  • Mid-March - First round of interviews are conducted on campus.
  • Late March - First round of acceptances must confirm or decline their offer of admission.
  • Early April - Second round interviews conducted on campus.
  • April 15 - All admission decisions are finalized and available online.
  • April 16 - Second round acceptances must confirm or decline their offer of admission.

*Dates listed above are subject to change, please refer to our website (www.newpaltz.edu/commdis/grad.html) for updated information.

If you have questions about the application process, contact the Office of Graduate & Extended Learning at 845-257-3285 or email gradstudies@newpaltz.edu.

Program Contact

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Andrea Abramovich, Graduate Coordinator 
Communication Disorders Dept.
Humanities Building (HUM) Room 8C
State University of New York
1 Hawk Drive
New Paltz, New York 12561-2440

Tel: 845-257-2377
E-mail: commdisgrad@newpaltz.edu

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at SUNY New Paltz is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

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