Program Overview:
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), which is part of the Lally School of Education, currently offers both separate and combined B.S. and M.S.Ed. degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Completion of the M.S.Ed. degree leads to certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, as well as eligibility for NY State license and the certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The department was approved in 2006 to offer a combined undergraduate/graduate dual degree program in CSD for incoming freshman as part of an ongoing effort to recruit and retain highly motivated and scholarly students who have the potential to become effective and compassionate speech-language pathologists. The program, detailed below, accelerates movement through the bachelor’s degree by one semester.
Students who are accepted into the combined, dual degree program do not receive a bachelor’s degree when undergraduate coursework is complete; rather, both the bachelor and master’s degrees are awarded when all graduate requirements are completed. Students who are accepted into the dual degree program as undergraduates, and who meet all requirements for advancement, are guaranteed acceptance into the graduate program. Also, the financial aid package provided as freshmen is maintained throughout the program.
Students who are accepted into the dual degree program will take all of the CSD classes that are required in the traditional, separate degree programs, will meet all liberal arts core requirements, and will meet all teacher certification requirements.
Summary of B.S./M.S.Ed. requirements:
| Undergraduate CSD Major requirements |
73 |
| Liberal Education requirements |
41 |
| Total Undergraduate credits |
114 |
Graduate CSD Program requirements
|
56 |
| Total |
170 |
The undergraduate portion of this program is completed in seven regular semesters (no summer semesters required); the graduate portion of this program is typically completed in five to six semesters (which may or may not include summer semesters). Because a full schedule of graduate course offerings is available during summer semesters, students typically include summer semesters as part of their schedule. Dual Degree majors in CSD must earn a minimum of B in all courses with CSD prefix, as well as EDU 300, EPY 350, EPY 244 EPY 370, SED 450. Students who do not meet the stated standards of the dual degree program will be re-assigned to the traditional CSD bachelor's degree program.
Students who transfer in AP credits will have additional opportunities to take non-CSD courses on the undergraduate level. Students may not accelerate through the program beyond that provided by the sequence and may not begin their clinical placement early.
Applications to the dual degree program will be reviewed by the CSD admissions committee (which also reviews graduate applications). Students should approximate the following academic profile: 1200 combined SAT score, high school average of 92 in English and Science, and a strong letter of recommendation. An on campus interview is also required. The program is not available to transfer students.
Requirement for Advancement in Dual Degree
1. No CSD grade less than a B
2. A “pass” in their clinical placement
3. Acceptable performance on the Professional Qualities Assessment (PQA) at the end of the sophomore year.
4. Successful completion of an interview and a spontaneous writing sample during the first semester of study.
5. Meetings with the academic advisor at least once each semester.
Note: Students who do not meet the stated standards of the dual degree program will be re-assigned to the traditional undergraduate program.
Program Contacts:
Dr. James Feeney
Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Chair
Email: feeneyj@mail.strose.edu
Program Webpage:
Communication Sciences & Disorders, BS/MSED
Program Requirements:
Graduate Communication Sciences and Disorders Program (56 credits)
Please consult the 2016-2018 Graduate Catalog for the Graduate program requirements:
Communication Sciences and Disorders - MSED
Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders (73-74 credits)
EPY 370: Students can also take EPY 350 Educational Psychology (3 credits) and CSC 204 Educational Computing (3 credits) in the Liberal Education Core to satisfy this requirement.
*Students should consult with their advisor in order to select a 3 credit course in a physical science that will satisfy the above degree requirement.
All Communication Sciences and Disorders majors must meet the Liberal Education Core requirements of the College, including two courses in the same non-English language (for example, two Spanish courses or two courses in sign language). These courses will satisfy the Study of Foreign Language and Further Disciplinary Studies requirements.
Dual Degree Sequence
Fall - First Year
| CSD 100 | Survey of Comm Sci & Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 109 | Phonetics | 4 |
| CSD 204 | Anatomy&Physiol Spch/Swallow | 4 |
| | Non-CSD Course (4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring - First Year
| CSD 225 | Hearing Disorders & Assessmnt | 3 |
| CSD 240 | Language Development | 3 |
| | Physical Science Course* | 3 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall - Sophomore Year
| CSD 244 | Statistics for CSD | 3 |
| CSD 345 | Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| CSD 350 | Fluency Voice & Res Dis | 4 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring - Sophomore Year
| CSD 219 | Speech Sound Devolpm Disorders | 4 |
| CSD 245 | Intro to Research Meth in CSD | 3 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Fall - Junior Year
| CSD 360 | Clinical Methods | 3 |
| CSD 360L | Supervised Observation | 1 |
| PSY 420 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| SWK 114 | Intro to SWK:Self-Awar & Soc R | 3 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring - Junior Year
| CSD 346 | Cognition, Commun, & Behavior | 3 |
| CSD 430 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| PSY 363 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fall - Senior Year
| CSD 370 | Sprvsd Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| CSD 371 | Clinical Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| CSD 490 | Undergraduate Capstone in CSD | 2 |
| SED 450 | Organ Spch/Lang/Hr Sch Prog | 3 |
| | Non-CSD Course | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring - Senior Year
Graduate coursework begins.
| CSD 575 | Counseling Skills | 3 |
| CSD 580 | First Practicum | 2 |
| CSD 581 | Clinical Pract Seminar | 2 |
| | Non-CSD Course (4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Required CSD Credits: 48
Total Required Non-CSD Credits: 12
Total Liberal Education Credits:41
Total Teacher Certification Credits: 13
Total Undergraduate Credits: 114
Note: Students in the dual degree program must complete all of the undergraduate and graduate CSD courses, all of the liberal education courses, and all of the teacher certification courses that are included in the traditional program. They achieve the one semester acceleration by taking only 114 undergraduate credits rather than 122.
Internship/Field Experiences/Service:
The Communication Sciences and Disorders program is a competency-based program. Therefore, students will be involved in a sequence of field experiences, most of which are off campus. The sequence of required fieldwork is as follows:
Required Practicum Experiences:
Culminating Academic Experiences:
Required Courses:
Bilingual Education Extension (Optional):
Bilingual Education - Certificate
Professional Accreditation:
The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.
The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation:
Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The master’s (M.S. in Ed.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at The College of Saint Rose 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. The Public Notice of Accreditation Status can be found on page 70 in the CAA Accreditation Handbook.
The CSD program’s accreditation currently runs through July 31, 2025, and is approved by the New York State Education Department to license SLPs and certify teachers of students with speech and language disabilities.
Admissions and Financial Aid Information:
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins review of Freshman applications each fall in late September for the following Fall. Students are encouraged to submit a complete an application as early as November. The Admissions Team will return a decision on complete applications within just three weeks. The College awards academic scholarships at the same time.
What Makes an Application Complete
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- Official High School Transcripts
- Official Transcripts for any College Level Courses
- SAT or ACT scores (See Test Optional FAQ's)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Counselor or Teacher
- Essay or Graded Paper
- Applicants may also apply via the Common Application Online.
- Art applicants are required to complete a portfolio review.
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