Department Programs Overview

The Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders (formerly Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt offers programs leading to the Master of Science (MS), advanced certificate, and doctoral degree (PhD). NYU was one of the first universities to offer advanced degree programs in speech-language pathology and audiology in the New York area. The MS program has been continuously accredited by ASHA for over 20 years. Located in Greenwich Village, NYU is an integral part of the metropolitan community of New York City. The city's extraordinary resources enrich both the academic programs and the experience of attending the Steinhardt School.

Highlights

The Department's new facilities house research and teaching labs with state-of-the-art equipment. Students conduct hearing tests using a new audiology booth. Testing and data collection rooms for children and adults with communicative disorders are outfitted with digital cameras so students can analyze one-on-one sessions between subjects and researchers  MS students complete a minimum of one semester of evaluation and one semester of treatment, both on campus in the department's state-of-the-art Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic; one semester in an off-campus pediatric setting; and one semester in an off-campus adult setting  A summer study abroad program is offered in Lund, Sweden

Specialized Program(s) Accreditation

MS program has been continuously accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for over 20 years

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Master's (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) PhD Professional Development Courses

Comparison of Selected Graduate Health Sciences Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # StudentsEnrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (F/T)	164			30 months
Master's Degree (e.g., MSc, MS, SM) (P/T)	37
PhD Degree (F/T)	6			30 months
PhD Degree (P/T)	3

Buildings & Resources

In addition to the various campus facilities available at the university, graduate students work and study with the department's Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, which provides services to the University and community at large. The clinic specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the various disorders of speech, language, and hearing. Graduate student clinicians provide speech and language diagnosis, speech and language therapy, individual and group sessions, and hearing screenings. The physical facilities of the clinic are located within and adjacent to the department offices.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program
Information For US Students	Information For International Students
Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 1/6  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 64,962  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 4,971  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 69,933	Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: No Set Minimum  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose/Autobiographical Sketch: Required  Interview: Not Required  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 100.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 1/6  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 75  Total Tuition for Program (excluding books): 64,962  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 4,971  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 69,933

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