Accreditation Status

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential education modality} at SUNY Cortland 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do graduates of CAA programs have the skills and knowledge for professional practice?

Yes, graduates of CAA-accredited programs are educated in a core set of skills and knowledge required for entry into independent professional practice.

Does the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD M.S.) program at SUNY Cortland qualify graduate students for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence?

Yes, it does. All graduate students who complete the CSD M.S. program, the clinical fellowship year, and the Praxis are eligible for the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.

Are past graduates of SUNY Cortland’s CSD M.S. program ASHA-certified?

Yes, all past graduates are either ASHA-certified or in the process of obtaining their ASHA certification.