Overview
The Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a program intended for students who have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology. It requires a minimum of 58 credit hours of approved graduate work, including clinical experience. Graduates will be prepared to qualify for the ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), New York State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist, and New York state teacher certification for teachers of speech and language disabilities.
Accreditation Status
The residential Master of Science (M.S.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders in speech-language pathology 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.
Graduate Student Outcomes
Graduate Student Outcome Data Program Completion Rate
| Period | Total Number of Students | Number Completed Within Expected Time Frame |
Percent Completing Within Expected Time Frame |
| 2019-2020 | 14 | 13* | 92% |
| 2018-2019 | 15 | 13 | 87% |
| 2017-2018 | 13 | 11* | 84% |
| 2016-2017 | 10 | 9* | 90% |
| 2015-2016 | 14 | 13* | 92.8% |
| 2014-2015 (inaugural class) |
12 | 12 | 100% |
* Student(s) withdrew.
Employment Rate
| Period | Number of Graduates |
Number of Graduates/ |
| 2019-2020 | 13 | 13/100% |
| 2018-2019 | 15 | 15/100% |
| 2017-2018 | 11 | 11/100% |
| 2016-2017 | 9 | 8/88% |
| 2015-2016 | 13 | 13/100% |
| 2014-2015 | 12 | 12/100% |
PRAXIS Pass Rate
| Period | Number of Students Taking the Exam to Date |
Number of Students Passed | Pass Rate (%) |
| 2019-2020 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2018-2019 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| 2017-2018 | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| 2016-2017 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2015-2016 | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| 2014-2015 | 12 | 12 | 100% |