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Accreditation, Certification, Licensure

What is "accreditation"?

The term accreditation refers to an organization's status relative to its satisfying professional measures by a scrutinizing agency. Specific to Hunter College's graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology, we hold accreditation that is current from 2018-2026 as granted by ASHA's Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA). Our last site visit was 2018. However, we do believe that transparency is vital to prospective students and visitors. Therefore, in full disclosure, we inform the public that we have been placed on probationary status by the CAA. To satisfy that issue, we have hired additional fulltime faculty. Click here for the probationary statement wording as required by the CAA.

What is "professional licensure"?

Every state has its own laws regulating how professionals work called licensure or registration. These statutes are invoked to protect its citizens and professionals must meet specific requirements when applying to work in any state. Working in any state without a license based there, usually constitutes a violation of law and ethics, with some type of penalty being leveed against the violator.

What is certification?

Professional organizations often choose to set a national standard of practice to which every member is held. Speech-Language Pathologists may apply for ASHA certification as it is a voluntary, nationally recognized credential. Because certification is voluntary, there are no penalties for professionals who do not obtain it.

When I graduate, will I get a license and certification?

After successfully completing the requirements to earn a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, you will be able to look for a job and then apply for a license in the state in which you work, and, ASHA certification. Before ASHA and the state offer you the appropriate credentials, you must first pass the PRAXIS examination and complete a 9-month post-graduate clinical fellowship year (CFY). See the FAQ on TSSLD for information about New York State teacher certification which is required to work in schools.

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Department of Speech-Language & Audiology Office - Email: slpa@hunter.cuny.edu

Ms. Joanne Johnson
Voice 212 481 4467
Fax: 212 481 4458
For department inquiries, E-mail: slpa@hunter.cuny.edu
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425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010

Program's Speech & Hearing Clinic

Please email inquiries about our clinic to  csclinic@hunter.cuny.edu 
For department/program inquiries, E-mail: slpa@hunter.cuny.edu

Hunter College Center for Communication Disorders
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425 East 25th Street
New York, NY 10010 

Monday-Thursday 10 am - 6 pm

Clinic phone: 212 481 4464
Clinic fax: 212 481 3029 

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Voice: 212 481 4464
Fax: 212 481 3029
E-mail: csclinic@hunter.cuny.edu

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