The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders seeks to advance the study of human communication within a culturally- and linguistically-diverse society. Intellectual growth is promoted through the recognition and expression of multiple theoretical, cultural, and individual perspectives. The department fosters respect for diversity and a commitment to serve individuals with communication problems. Undergraduate students are provided with a broad liberal arts and sciences foundation, a knowledge-base specific to speech-language pathology and audiology, and the skills necessary to integrate knowledge across areas in preparation for graduate study in speech-language pathology.
The department is interested in students who are inquisitive, interested in learning about communication and communications disorders, self-motivated, compassionate, fair and open-minded.
Our programs are accredited by the New York State Department of Education. The graduate program is accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Graduates of the B.S./M.S. program satisfy the academic and professional training requirements specified by ASHA for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), New York State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology, New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD). Students who demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English may also obtain the New York State Bilingual Extension Certificate.
The B.S./M.S. program is offered to 1) entering freshman, 2) currently enrolled students at LIU and 3) to transfer students. Students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to make a smooth transition from undergraduate pre-professional studies to graduate professional studies. Students who remain in good academic standing are guaranteed an uninterrupted continuation into their graduate studies ultimately earning a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. Although students begin taking courses in the senior year, students requiring proficiency and skills courses may have a lengthened course of study.
Admission to the B.S./M.S. program
Students may apply to the B.S./M.S. program as Entering freshman, as Currently enrolled LIU students or as Transfer students. Program models are listed below.
- Entering freshman
(Fall admission only) Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance in high school may be admitted into the B.S./M.S. program. An application may be obtained from the Admissions Office at LIU. Admission to the B.S./M.S. program does not constitute progression to higher level courses required for the M.S. degree. Students must meet specific competency standards at the end of their freshman and sophomore years in order to continue in the program. Only students who have a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA overall and in required SLP courses by the end of the Spring semester of their sophomore year will be permitted continuation in the B.S./M.S. program. Admission Criteria:
Admission to the B.S./M.S. program is competitive
- Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.2.
- High school program in liberal arts and sciences to include 4 units of English, 3 of Math and 2 of Science (Biology and Physics).
- Satisfactory interview.
- Demonstration of English writing proficiency.
Admissions Procedures:
- Applicants will be required to submit a completed application, three academic letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
- The CSD Admissions Committee will review applications. Those applicants meeting the above criteria may be invited to a personal interview and to complete a writing sample in order to evaluate writing proficiency.
- Applicants must demonstrate English writing proficiency.
Academic Standing:
- In order to continue in the B.S./M.S. program, students must achieve a minimum grade of B+ in the following foundation courses: SPE 100: Voice and Diction; SLP 100: Culture, Communication and Language I; SLP 104: Phonetics; SLP 113: Anatomy & Physiological Bases of Speech and Language I; SLP 125: Culture, Communication and Language II; SLP 133: Speech Science I.
- All students must maintain a 3.5 average with no grades lower than "B" in math, science, psychology and advanced SLP courses.
- Students who receive a grade lower than a "B" in any course must retake that course. Students may not retake more than one SLP course. If a student receives more than 1 grade below "B", the Academic Standing Committee will review his or her academic record and determine whether he or she will be permitted to continue in the B.S./M.S. program.
- Students leaving the B.S./M.S. program may continue in the B.S. degree program in CSD as long as they meet the requirements for that program.
- Current students
Current students enrolled in the CSD program at LIU may apply to the B.S./M.S. program once they have completed a minimum of 45 credits. An application may be obtained from the Admissions Office at LIU.
Admission Criteria: Admission to the B.S./M.S. program is competitiveAdmissions Procedures:
- Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.2.
- High school program in liberal arts and sciences to include 4 units of English, 3 of math and 2 of science (biology and physics).
- Satisfactory interview.
- Demonstration of English writing proficiency.
Academic Standing:
- Applicants will be required to submit a completed application, three academic letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
- The CSD Admissions Committee will review applications. Those applicants meeting the above criteria may be invited to a personal interview and to complete a writing sample in order to evaluate writing proficiency.
- Applicants must demonstrate English writing proficiency.
- In order to continue in the B.S./M.S. program, students must achieve a minimum grade of B+ in the following foundation courses: SPE 100: Voice and Diction; SLP 100: Culture, Communication and Language I; SLP 104: Phonetics; SLP 113: Anatomy & Physiological Bases of Speech and Language I; SLP 125: Culture, Communication and Language II; SLP 133: Speech Science I.
- All students must maintain a 3.5 average with no grades lower than "B" in math, science, psychology and advanced SLP courses.
- Students who receive a grade lower than a "B" in any course must retake that course. Students may not retake more than one SLP course. If a student receives more than 1 grade below "B", the Academic Standing Committee will review his or her academic record and determine whether he or she will be permitted to continue in the B.S./M.S. program.
- Students leaving the B.S./M.S. program may continue in the B.S. degree program in CSD as long as they meet the requirements for that program.
- Transfer students
Transfer students who expect to earn an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree by the spring semester prior to Fall admissions may apply. An application may be obtained from the Admissions Office at LIU.
Admission Criteria: Admission to the B.S./M.S. program is competitiveAdmissions Procedures:
- Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.2.
- High school program in liberal arts and sciences to include 4 units of English, 3 of math and 2 of science (biology and physics).
- Satisfactory interview.
- Demonstration of English writing proficiency.
Academic Standing:
- Applicants will be required to submit a completed application, three academic letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
- The CSD Admissions Committee will review applications. Those applicants meeting the above criteria may be invited to a personal interview and to complete a writing sample in order to evaluate writing proficiency.
- Applicants must demonstrate English writing proficiency.
- In order to continue in the B.S./M.S. program, students must achieve a minimum grade of B+ in the following foundation courses: SPE 100: Voice and Diction; SLP 100: Culture, Communication and Language I; SLP 104: Phonetics; SLP 113: Anatomy & Physiological Bases of Speech and Language I; SLP 125: Culture, Communication and Language II; SLP 133: Speech Science I.
- All students must maintain a 3.5 average with no grades lower than "B" in math, science, psychology and advanced SLP courses.
- Students who receive a grade lower than a "B" in any course must retake that course. Students may not retake more than one SLP course. If a student receives more than 1 grade below "B", the Academic Standing Committee will review his or her academic record and determine whether he or she will be permitted to continue in the B.S./M.S. program.
- Students leaving the B.S./M.S. program may continue in the B.S. degree program in CSD as long as they meet the requirements for that program.
- Entering & Current students
UNDERGRADUATE CORE AND FOUNDATION COURSES
FIRST YEAR - Core and Foundation courses
First Semester Speech 3 3 English 16 3 History 1 3 Foreign Language 3 Social Science 3 Orientation Seminar 1 16
Second Semester Speech 100 3 Core Seminar 50 (Eng 17) 3 History 2 3 Foreign Language 3 Mathematics 16 3 Social Sciences 3 18
SECOND YEAR - Core and Foundation courses
First Semester SLP 100 Culture, Comm & Lang I 3 SLP 104 Phonetics 4 English 61-64 3 Physics 20 4 Philosophy 61 3 17
Second Semester SLP 113 Anat & Phys Bases for S & L I 3 SLP 125 Culture, Comm & Lang II 3 SLP 133 Speech Science I 3 English 61-64 3 TAL 251 Students w/ Spec Needs 3 15
THIRD YEAR - Core and Foundation courses
First Semester SLP 213 Anat & Phys Bases for S & L II 3 SLP 231 Lang Acq Across Life Span I 3 SLP 233 Speech Science II 3 Chemistry 21 3 PSY 107 Dev Psych I 3 Art, Dance or Music 61 3 18
Second Semester SLP 331 Lang Acq Across Life Span II 3 PSY 108 Dev Psy II 3 Biology 22 3 PSY 110 Abnormal Psy 3 Philosophy 62 3 15
FOURTH YEAR - Completion of Foundation Courses and Graduate Course-work
First Semester SLP 321 Audiology I (Hearing Science) 3 SLP 410 Intro to Com Dis I 4 PSY 150 or MAT 100 Statistics 3 *SLP 601 Research 3 *SLP 608 1 14
Second Semester SLP 411 Intro to Com Dis II 4 SLP 421 Audiology II (Rehabilitation) 3 *SLP 602 Adv. Lang Acq 3 *SLP 603 Multicultural Foundations 1 3 Elective 2 15 Total Credits: 128 towards Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
GRADUATE CORE COURSES
FIFTH YEAR - Core and Foundation courses
First Semester SLP 606 Neuroanatomy 3 SLP 620 Compar Phon/Phon Dis 3 SLP 620.1 Phon Dis Analysis Lab 0 SLP 640 Lang Dis Children 3 SLP 604 Bil/Multicul Fnd II 3 12
Second Semester SLP 644 SLH Serv/Multiling Schls 3 SLP 605 Diagnostic Process 3 SLP 610A Clinical Practicum 2 SLP 621 Fluency 3 11
Possible Summer Options *SLP 630 Topics Communication Sciences and Disorders I 3 *SLP 615A Audiology Practicum 1 *SLP 610B Clinical Practicum I 2
SIXTH YEAR - Completion of Foundation Courses and Graduate Course-work
First Semester +SLP 611 ABC Intermed. Practicum 1 SLP 614A Diagnostic Practicum 1 SLP 626 Dysphagia 3 SLP 609 Speech Science & Instrum 3 SLP 641 Aphasia/Adult Neurogen 3 11
Second Semester SLP 612A Advanced Practicum 1 SLP 614B Diagnostic Practicum 1 SLP 622 Voice Disorders 3 SLP 607 Topics in Audiology 3 SLP 642 S&L Svcs in Schools -Lg/Lrng. Disab 3 11
Possible Summer Options *SLP 631 Topics Communication Sciences and Disorders II 3 Total Credits: 54 credits toward the Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
* These courses will also be offered during Fall or Spring Semesters. Other SLP courses may be offered in the summer.
+Students pursuing the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities are required to complete SLP 611B Intermediate Practicum in a school setting and pass the New York State Teacher Certification Exams.
Students pursuing the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities and Bilingual Extension must complete SLP 611C Intermediate Practicum in a Bilingual school setting and pass the New York Teacher Certification Exams including the Bilingual Education Assessment.
- Transfer students
- Students with 60 credits in Liberal Arts and Sciences or Associate Degree
UNDERGRADUATE CORE AND FOUNDATION COURSES
TRANSFER YEAR ONE - Foundation courses
First Semester SLP 100 Culture, Comm & Lang I 3 SLP 104 Phonetics 4 SLP 113 Anat & Phys for S-L I 3 SLP 133 Speech Science I 3 Core/Elective 3 16
Second Semester SLP 125 Cult, Comm & Lang II 3 SLP 213 Anat & Phys for S-L II 3 SLP 231 Lang Acq Life Span I 3 SLP 233 Speech Science II 3 PSY 107 Dev Psych I 3 TAL 251 Stud w/ Spec Needs 3 18
TRANSFER YEAR TWO - Completion of Foundation Courses and Graduate Course-work
First Semester SLP 331 Lang Acq Life Span II 3 SLP 321 Audiology (Hearing Sci) - I 3 SLP 410 Intro to Comm Dis I 4 PSY 108 Dev Psych II 3 PSY 110 Abnormal Psych 3 *SLP 608 Seminar 1 17
Second Semester SLP 411 Intro to Comm Dis - II 4 SLP 421 Audiology (Rehab) - II 3 PSY 150 or MAT 100 Statistics 3 *SLP 601 3 Core/Elective 4 17 Total Credits: 128 towards Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
(Transfer credits: 60, LIU credits 68)
GRADUATE CORE COURSES
YEAR THREE - Graduate Courses
First Semester SLP 602 Adv. Lang. Acq. 3 SLP 603 Bil/Multicul Fnd I 3 SLP 606 Adv. Neuroanatomy 3 SLP 620 Comp. Phonol & Disorders 3 SLP 620.1 Phonol Analysis Lab 0 12
Second Semester SLP 604 Bil/Multicul Fnd II 3 SLP 605 Diagnostic Process 3 SLP 640 Lang Dis Children 3 SLP 609 Speech Science & Instrumn 3 12
Possible Summer Options *SLP 630 Topics Communication Sciences and Disorders I 3 *SLP 615A Audiology Practicum 1
YEAR FOUR - Graduate Courses
First Semester SLP 607 Topics in Audiology 3 SLP 621 Fluency 3 SLP 610A Clinical Practicum 2 SLP 614A Diagnostic Practicum 1 SLP 641 Aphasia/Adult Neurogen 3 12
Second Semester SLP 610B Clinical Practicum. 2 SLP 614B Diagnostic Practicum 1 SLP 626 Dysphagia 3 SLP 642 S&H Svcs-Lg/Lrng Disab 3 SLP 644 SLH Srvs/Multiling Schls 3 12
Possible Summer Options *SLP 631 Communication Sciences and Disorders II 3 *+SLP 611 ABC Intermediate Practicum 1
YEAR FIVE - Graduate Courses
First Semester SLP 612A Advanced Practicum 1 SLP 622 Voice Disorders 3 4 Total Credits: 60 credits toward the Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
* These courses will also be offered during Fall or Spring Semesters. Other SLP courses may be offered in the summer.
+Students pursuing the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities are required to complete SLP 611B Intermediate Practicum in a school setting and pass the New York State Teacher Certification Exams.
Students pursuing the Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities and Bilingual Extension must complete SLP 611C Intermediate Practicum in a Bilingual school setting and pass the New York Teacher Certification Exams including the Bilingual Education Assessment.
The program in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a pre-professional program in Speech-Language Pathology. This is a very competitive profession. There are many students competing for admission into graduate school, and graduate programs in the greater New York area accept a limited number of students each year. A graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology is necessary in order to qualify for professional certifications and licensure: the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the New York State License in Speech-Language Pathology. In order to ensure your success, we have established the following academic standards within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus:
- Students must attend all class meetings and be in class on time. Consistent absences or lateness will affect students’ final grades.
- The following sequence is prerequisite to advanced coursework:
SPE 100: Voice and Diction SLP 100 Culture, Communication and Language I SLP 104 Phonetics SLP 113 Anatomy & Physiological Bases of Speech and Language I SLP 125 Culture, Communication and Language II SLP 133 Speech Science I SLP 231 Language Acquisition Across the Lifespan I: The early years - Students must achieve a B- or higher in these courses to continue in the major. Students may repeat a course no more than once. Students are required to honor all course pre-requisites as outlined here, and must receive acceptable grades to continue in the program. Instructors will not allow students to remain in a class for which prerequisite coursework has not been taken. Students must also complete foundation and intermediate courses before taking advanced courses.
- It is the responsibility of students to follow the sequence of courses.
- All students must maintain a 3.0 average and may receive no more than 2 grades of C+ or lower in the major (i.e., required courses in Speech-Language Pathology or Psychology). Students who receive a grade of C+ in any course will be strongly encouraged to retake that course. If a student receives more than 2 grades of C+, the Academic Standing Committee will review his or her academic record and determine whether he or she will be permitted to continue in the major.
- All students are assigned a faculty advisor. Students doing C+ or below work in any course in their major at midterm must see their advisor at once (well before the end of the term).
- Students are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity. Any student who violates these standards will be asked to leave the major.
- Students who are having difficulty managing the requirements of the program will be directed to appropriate counseling and academic support services by their departmental advisors, and recommendations will be recorded in the student’s file.Students can visit the Academic Advisement Center located at PB 510 or contact them at 718-488-1042.
- Students who do not maintain required academic standing as outlined above will be referred to the Departmental Committee on Academic Standing. This committee may recommend dismissal from the CSD major. Grievance procedures are those followed by the University.
All majors must complete Clinical Observation during SLP 410 and 411. As part of these courses, students spend time observing professional speech-language pathologists, and obtain a minimum of 12.5 observation hours per semester. Students are expected to uphold all dress codes, attendance requirements, and standards of professional conduct set both by their observation sites and by the program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the LIU Brooklyn Campus.
Students should make an appointment with their advisor at the beginning of their senior year to make sure that all requirements have been successfully completed. At the beginning of the student´s last semester at LIU, the student must go the registrar, fill out all necessary paperwork, and formally apply for graduation.
Graduation Requirements for CSD majors are outlined in the Undergraduate Handbook. Courses taken to satisfy the CSD majors and Conolly College Core may not be taken pass/fail.