Program: Communicative Disorders and Sciences MA - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The graduate curriculum in speech-language pathology covers various aspects of communication, with an emphasis on communicative disorders. Included are courses on normal processing and research methods, as well as on the etiology, symptomatology, prevention and remediation of disorders of speech, language, and hearing. The programs also allow students to qualify for New York State licensure needed to practice in the medical and educational settings. Students in the MA program in speech-language pathology also can qualify for New York State certification for teachers of students with speech-language disabilities.

Required Core (45-48 credits)

CDS 502LEC - Evaluating Clinical Change Credits: 3
CDS 522LEC - Disorders Diagnosis Credits: 3 **
CDS 525LEC - Clinical Processes Credits: 2
CDS 528LEC - Neural Basis of Communication Credits: 3
CDS 529LEC - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
CDS 544LEC - Phonological Disorders: Diagnosis and Management Credits: 3
CDS 560LEC - Voice Disorders Credits: 3
CDS 563SEM - Language Disorders in Children Credits: 3
CDS 564SEM - Lang Disorders in Adults Credits: 3
CDS 565LEC - Language Disorders in the School-Age Population Credits: 3
CDS 575LEC - Dysphagia Credits: 3
CDS 580LEC - Speech Path in Schools Credits: 3 ** OR additional Graduate Elective
CDS 640LEC - Motor Speech Disorders Credits: 3
CDS 670SEM - Augmentative Communication Credits: 3
**Required courses for students seeking the additional K-12 pupil preparation certification.

Elective Courses (11-14 credits)

Non-CDS courses limited to 6 credits.

CDS 549LEC - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders Credits: 3
CDS 569LEC - Stuttering Therapy Credits: 3
CDS 686SEM - Special Topics Credits: 1 - 3
CDS 687SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
CEP 501LEC - Psychological Foundations of Education Credits: 3
CEP 560LEC - The Psychology of Learning and Instruction Credits: 3
ELP 585SEM - Sociological Bases of Education Credits: 3
LAI 550LEC - Literacy Acquisition and Instruction, Pre-K to Primary Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 551LEC - Childhood Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 552LEC - Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods Credits: 1 - 3
LAI 577LEC - Technology in Special Education Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Practicum and Externship (12 credits)

CDS 595LEC - Practicum Credits: 1 - 6
CDS 595LAB - Practicum Credits: 1 - 6
CDS 596LEC - Practicum: Speech & Language Pathology 2 Credits: 1
CDS 596LAB - Practicum Credits: 1 - 6
CDS 624LAB - Communication Internship Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 53

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).