Accreditation & Licensure

Accreditation

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at New York Medical College 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.

State Licensure and Teacher/ASHA Certification

New York Medical College makes no guarantees regarding an individual’s ability to obtain licensure, certification, or employment.

ASHA Certification

Successful completion of the academic and clinical requirements of the speech-language pathology master’s program prepare graduates for entry-level practice. Upon completion of a clinical fellowship (after graduation) graduates are eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The ASHA Standards for Certification can be found here.

New York State Licensure

Students who complete the Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology will also have completed academic and clinical requirements required for licensure in Speech-Language Pathology from the New York State Office of the Professions Division of Professional Licensing Services. Information and instructions for New York licensure are available here.

Students who plan to seek licensure in another state should consult the licensing agency in that state for further information. ASHA maintains links for state contacts and licensing requirements.

New York State Teacher Certification

The academic and clinical requirements of the speech-language pathology program meet the requirements for the Initial Certification as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) in New York. In addition to the academic and clinical training components of the program, graduates must complete the following:

• Child Abuse Identification Workshop
• School Violence Prevention Workshop
• Autism Workshop
• Training for Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) – available on campus
• Standardized Test – Educating All Students (EAS) – students arrange completion at an approved testing site
• Fingerprint Clearance
• Application Fee

Visit the NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives here.

NYMC program code for TSSLD Certificate is 22052