The dynamic and rigorous Bachelor of Science degree program at New York University provides a firm foundation in communicative disorders across the life span as preparation for specialized graduate study in speech-language pathology. A master's degree has been designated the entry-level degree for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program provides an extensive knowledge base in anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism; normal speech, language, and hearing development; and disorders that can affect the ability to communicate, such as neurogenic communication disorders in adults, child language disorders, and articulation disorders. Additional coursework from related fields such as American Sign Language, psychology, linguistics, and statistics is integrated into the program, and a generous number of liberal arts and elective courses allow students to explore areas of interest of their own choosing. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to pair their theoretical knowledge with practical application while observing on-going therapy in our on-campus, state of the art speech language pathology and audiology clinic.
A total of 132 credits in the following areas are required for the degree. In addition, all new students must fulfill the school's requirements: English Composition Competency Examination and New Student Seminar .
Study Abroad options abound for undergraduate students. The Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology conducts a summer abroad program in London for undergraduate students in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, and the University offers nine programs during the academic year in Florence, Madrid, London, Paris, Prague, Shanghai, Ghana, Buenos Aires, and Berlin.
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION (Liberal Arts) - 62 points | ||
| V55.04xx | Conversations of the West | 4 cts |
| V55.05xx | World Cultures | 4 cts |
| V55.06xx | Society and Social Sciences | 4 cts |
| V55.07xx | Expressive Culture | 4 cts |
| V55.xxxx | Physical Science | 4 cts |
| V23.0006 | Human Biology | 4 cts |
| V55.0101 | Quantitative Reasoning | 4 cts |
| E66.1011 | Diversityand Professional Life | 4 cts |
| V40.0001 | Writing the Essay | 4 cts |
| V40.0002 | The Advanced College Essay | 4 cts |
| Vxx.xxxx | Foreign Language | 4 cts |
| V89.0001 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 cts |
| V89.0009 | Statistical Reasoning for Behavioral Sciences | 4 cts |
| E63.1214 | Psychology of Human Learning | 3 cts |
| E63.1271 | Survey of Developmental Psychology | 3 cts |
| Vx.xxxxx | Unrestricted Liberal Arts Electives | 12 cts |
| Specialization Requirements - 70 points | ||
| E34.1045 | Science and Neurology of Language | 3 cts |
| E34.0061 | Phonetics and Phonemics of American English | 3 cts |
| E34.0008 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 cts |
| E34.0009 | Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication | 3 cts |
| E34.0017 | Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology | 3 cts |
| E59.1735 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 4 cts |
| E34.0402 | Acoustic Phonetics | 3 cts |
| E34.1012 | Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3 cts |
| E34.1015 | Communication Disorders in Aging | 3 cts |
| E34.1065 | Speech Pathology: An Introduction to Methods and Materials for Diagnosis and Therapy in the Schools | 4 cts |
| E34.1101 | Introduction to Articulation Disorders | 3 cts |
| E34.1205 | Audiology: Intervention Strategies with Children | 3 cts |
| E34.1207 | Introduction to Language Disorders in Children | 3 cts |
| E34.1210 | Reading & Writing in Children with Speech & Language Disorders | 3 cts |
| E34.1230 | Introduction to Audiology | 3 cts |
| E34.1601 | Language Development in Preschool Years | 3 cts |
| E64.0091 | American Sign Language I | 4 cts |
| Additional Requirements - 8 points | ||
| E03.0001 | New Student Seminar | 0 cts |
| Xx.xxxx | Unrestricted Electives | 8 cts |
Undergraduate Honors Research Program
The Undergraduate Honors Research Program in the Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves intellectually and engage in research related to the field of Speech Language Pathology. At the completion of the sophomore or junior years, students with superior academic records (Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher) can apply to this research program. Students will have the opportunity to participate in an Independent Study (1-2 credits) with a mentor in the department. In conjunction with the Independent Study, students will be invited to participate in selected sessions of the Research Colloquium offered through the department. Students will choose a specific area of research interest and will be provided with the opportunity to achieve the following objectives:
- Critically evaluate research
- Identify potential research topics
- Plan and conduct an independent research project or work with their mentor on an existing project
- Write an honors thesis based on the above which could be submitted for publication
IF you are interested in applying to the Undergraduate Honors Research Program, please complete the attached application and email it to Dr. Maria Grigos at maria.grigos@nyu.edu.