FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMSC MS IN
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
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MS IN
COMMUNICATION SCIENCES: SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
What
are the COMSC program’s statistics?
We
report to the CAA the following information each year about our program:
Praxis
Score Pass Rates per Academic Year
’05 –
100%
’06 –
100%
’07 –
100%
Retention of students per Academic Year
’05 – 2
individuals who entered the program did not graduate (class of 34
students)
’06 – 1
individuals who entered the program did not graduate (class of 24
students)
’07 – 3
individuals who entered the program did not graduate (class of 25
students)
Employment Rates per Academic Year
’05 –
96% (surveyed August following June ’05 graduation)
’06 –
92% (surveyed August following June ’06 graduation)
’07 –
90% (surveyed August following June ‘07 graduation)
Is
the graduate program accredited?
The Health Sciences curriculum meets the educational standards of the
Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology. All faculty hold the Certificate of Clinical
Competence in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology awarded by ASHA.
Faculty members engaged in clinical supervision are also licensed by New
York State in Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology.
What
is the philosophy of your M.S. program?
The long-range academic and clinical goals of the Program are to be
evaluated as a program of national reputation in: (a) the quality of
graduate and continuing education offered in communication sciences and
disorders; (b) the quality of research produced in contributing to the
body of knowledge of the disciplines of Speech-Language Pathology and
Audiology; (c) the quality of public service offered to individuals
with communication disorders; and (d) the quality of professional
involvement contributing to advancing the goals of the professions of
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
What
are the admission requirements?
Those inquiring about the program generally fit one of the three
following categories:
1. Those individuals who have completed all the required background
coursework in communication sciences and disorders are ready to apply
for admission to matriculate into the COMSC program.
2. Those individuals who do not have the required background course
work in communication sciences and disorders required of applicants for
matriculated status, but who have exceptional application credentials
for matriculation.
3. Those individuals who fulfill either of the following two
descriptions*may be eligible to enroll in the COMSC program’s courses
as non-matric graduate students:
*Individuals whose applications for matriculation have been rejected by
the program will not be given approval to take courses as a non-matric
student.
What
courses will I take?
The candidate for matriculation must have satisfactorily completed the
following at the undergraduate or graduate level:
• 3
credits of study in Biological/Physical Sciences.
• 3 credits of study in Mathematics or Statistics (remedial,
historical, or methods courses do not fulfill this requirement)
• 6 credits of study in Behavioral/Social Sciences (including study
that pertains to understanding normal/abnormal human behavior,
development across the life span, social interaction, and issues of
culturally diverse populations.
COMSC
Health Science Masters Degree
• 47 credits of required courses
• 4 credits of clinical practica
• 9 credits of elective courses
How
long will it take to complete the program?
For students entering the program with a background in communication
sciences and disorders, completion of the academic and clinical
placements require a 2 – 3 day commitment during daytime hours.
Can
I work and study at the same time?
Matriculated students can begin as part-time students, but will
eventually have to complete the program in full-time status.
What
can I do with an MS in Communication Sciences from Hunter?
Our Arts & Sciences curriculum prepares students for professional
practice in hospitals, college or university clinics, health agencies,
and specialized clinical settings or, after further post-graduate
preparation, private practice.
What
are the opportunities for clinical experience?
All matriculated COMSC students are required to undergo closely
supervised practicum in the Program’s on-campus clinical
practicum-training site, the Hunter College Center for Communication
Disorders. Upon recommendation of the clinical faculty, advanced
clinical training is offered in a variety of affiliated medical,
developmental and rehabilitation centers, community agencies, and public
and private schools. Among these outstanding externship facilities are:
Beth Israel Medical Center, Rusk Institute, The Shield Institute,
Sunshine School, the Manhattan Veteran’s Administration Medical Center,
Brooklyn Hospital Medical Center, ICD, Montefiore Medical Center, United
Cerebral Palsy, District 75 City Wide Services, NY Institute for Special
Education, West End Day School, and YAI early intervention centers. All
students are provided with broad clinical training with a wide array of
communication and swallowing disorders in culturally and linguistically
diverse preschool, school age and adult populations to meet the ASHA
certification requirements of a minimum of 400 hours of supervised
clinical practicum experience, including 25 hours of clinical
observation.
What
are the special interests of the faculty?
Both full-time and adjunct faculty comprises the graduate faculty of
the COMSC Program. Seven full-time faculty, all of whom hold the
doctoral degree, and fourteen part-time faculty are involved in the
academic and clinical preparation necessary for the professions of
Speech-Language Pathology and audiology through the interrelated
structure of course content and supervision of clinical practicum. This
faculty is also actively engaged in clinical and experimental research
in communication sciences and disorders, as well as supervising student
research activities. Visit our Faculty website
Who
are the faculty advisors?
The COMSC Program offers one informational open advisement session each
semester for prospective matriculant and nonmatriculant students. These
session are the only times that prospective students can learn more
about the Program and have their individual questions answered by a
faculty member as advisement is not generally available for prospective
students. Open advisement sessions are generally available on the day
of non-matriculated student course registration. Contact the Program
Office for the exact dates of these meetings, which are usually held
early in the Fall and Spring semesters.
How
can I find out more or apply?
To request a catalog or application, please contact the Welcome Center
at (212) 772-4490. If you would like brief information sent to you,
please email us at comsc@hunter.cuny.edu
What
kinds of living accommodations are available?
The Brookdale Health Sciences Center houses the College’s Residence
Hall in the same building as the Communication Sciences Program.
Residence Hall space is limited and allotted on a first come-first
served basis. Apply early if you are interested. Only matriculated
students are eligible to live in the Residence Hall. Residence Hall
charges vary according to the type of accommodation. Kitchen facilities
are available in the Residence Hall. For further information and an
application, contact Pamela Burthwright, Residence Hall Office, Hunter
College of CUNY, 425 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010 (212)
481-4310. A limited on-campus food service is available. The College
provides a free-of-charge shuttle bus service that runs hourly between
Brookdale and the Main Campus of Hunter College at the corner of 68th
Street and Lexington Ave.
How
much will it cost?
The City University System is committed to offering education to
students at an affordable rate. The most current fees are posted on the
Hunter College website (click here)
