We welcome your interest in the graduate program in speech-language pathology here at SUNY Cortland. Be advised that acceptance to communication disorders and sciences master’s programs is very competitive, with more eligible applicants than can be accommodated. Meeting the requirements listed below does not guarantee admission to SUNY Cortland’s program.
5. Additional coursework related to teacher certification in New York state (courses or equivalents) is required prior to graduation:
Once the Graduate Admissions Office receives all of the required documents, your application will be forwarded to the Communication Disorders and Sciences Department. The Department Graduate Admissions Committee consisting of a minimum of five department representatives, will evaluate each application.
Students who have coursework deficits in Admissions Criteria areas 4 (liberal arts requirements) and 5 (teacher education requirements) may receive a provisional acceptance to the program with the understanding that fulfilling the requirements of the Master's Degree means completion of the additional coursework prior to graduation.
Cohort Year |
Overall GPA |
Major GPA |
GRE Verbal |
GRE Quantitative |
GRE Writing |
2013 |
3.5 |
3.45 |
147 |
147 |
3.6 |
2014 |
3.56 |
3.56 |
147 |
144 |
4 |
2015 |
3.6 |
3.59 |
152 |
146 |
3.9 |
2016 |
3.61 |
3.62 |
146 |
148 |
4 |
2017 |
3.59 |
3.54 |
149 |
145 |
3.9 |
2018 |
3.5 |
3.55 |
146 |
146 |
3.8 |
2019 |
3.59 |
3.54 |
140 |
145 |
3.9 |
2020 |
3.51 |
3.47 |
1.49 |
146 |
3.8 |
2021 |
3.68 |
3.53 |
147 |
144 |
3.7 |
2022 |
3.48 |
3.49 |
145 |
143 |
3.5 |
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.
Graduate Coordinator: Irena Vincent
Department Office: Professional Studies Building
Phone: 607-753-5423
Fax: 607-753-5940