Communication Sciences & Disorder Certificate Program

The communication sciences and disorders certificate program is a two semester program designed for students interested in pursuing a master’s in communication sciences and disorders but do not have the required undergraduate coursework to matriculate.

Our certificate program will provide you with academic coursework necessary for applying to any speech-language pathology graduate program, including the M.A. program at SUNY Plattsburgh.

You will:

Receive individual attention concerning fulfillment of professional certification requirements.
Have the opportunity to take additional courses in communication sciences and disorders.
Earn the 25 observation hours required for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certification.

The certificate will make you eligible to apply for the M.A. in communication sciences and disorders program.

Additional Information

Program Requirements for Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Two Semester Course Plan

Certificate Program in Communication Sciences & Disorders (31 credits)

**Fall Semester**
Course or Course Category	Credits
CSD 211 — American Sign Language	3
CSD 241 — Language Development	3
CSD 342 — Phonetics	3
CSD 343 — Anatomy & Physiology	3
CSD 345 — Intro. Audiology	3
CSD 439 — Participatory Observation	1
Total Credits	16

**Spring Semester**
Course or Course Category	Credits
CSD 344 — Intro. Hearing and Speech Science	3
CSD 410 — Communication Systems and Disorders	3
CSD 443 — Aural Rehabilitation	3
CSD 445 — Intro. Articulation and Phonology	3
CSD 448 — Language Disorders	3
Total Credits	15

CSD Electives
Students may consider taking additional courses in communication sciences and disorders if their schedule allows.

The options are:
- CSD 338 Professional Writing (3)
- CSD 465 Senior Capstone (1)
- CSD 461 Undergraduate clinical experience (1)
ASHA Certification

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requires basic science coursework for post M.A. degree certification. The student’s existing bachelor’s degree should contain one course in biological science, one course in either physics or chemistry, one course in statistics and one course in behavioral and/or social science. You will need to contact Dr. Heidi Schnackenberg, your faculty adviser, to discuss coursework that you may need.
New York State Teacher Certification
If You Already Have Some Courses In Speech Pathology
Cost, Finance & Success Information — Gainful Employment Disclosure

2019 Communication Sciences and Disorder Certificate Program

This program is normally completed in one year.

This program will cost $9,885 for New York State residents if completed within normal time and $19,665 for non-residents. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Median loan debt is not reported since fewer than 10 students completed this program with federal
financial aid within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of
the students.

This program does not meet licensure requirements for New York State.

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please visit:

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Communication Sciences & Disorder Certificate Program