Choosing the right graduate program is an important step toward a career in speech-language pathology. At Stony Brook University, our MS program offers multiple tracks, comprehensive clinical training, and strong academic preparation within an integrated health sciences environment. Explore the FAQs below to learn more about program length, prerequisites, application requirements, certification options, and what to expect as a full-time SLP student.
- Track I: The MS program for Speech-Language Pathology is 63 credits
- Track II: The MS program for Speech-Language Pathology with Teacher Certification is 73 credits
- Track III: The bilingual extension includes all requirements for ii) above plus an additional 12 credits for a total of 85 credits
The full-time MS program completion changes based on selected track.
- Track I: Takes 2 years including 1 summer session
- Track II: Takes 2 years and 2 summers,
- Track III: Takes 3 years.
Please review our admissions requirements page.
No. The MS program is designed as a full-time, cohort-based experience that follows a carefully sequenced curriculum. Because of the combination of academic coursework and required clinical placements, students should expect a substantial time commitment each semester. For this reason, the program is not offered on a part-time basis and students are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure they can fully engage in all program requirements.
Yes, all the pre-requisite courses are offered online and must be completed prior to starting the graduate program.
Contact the chair and complete a non-matriculated application for admission in order to enroll in the pre-requisite courses.
Applicants must apply through CSDCAS (Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service), the centralized application system provided by CAPCSD. To begin your application, please visit the CSDCAS login page.
The Speech-Language Pathology program is housed in the School of Health Professions, which is part of Stony Brook Medicine. Stony Brook Medicine brings together Stony Brook University’s health-related education, research, and patient care initiatives, including its five Health Sciences schools—Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Welfare—along with Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, and more than 200 community-based healthcare sites across Suffolk County. Students gain hands-on clinical experience within these hospital systems and collaborate with peers across health professions.
Yes, students can be admitted and enrolled in a program with Candidacy Status and it will not affect a student obtaining their license. Please note Standard II. Standard II: Education Program. All graduate coursework and graduate clinical experience required in speech-language pathology must have been initiated and completed in a CAA-accredited program or in a program with CAA candidacy status.
Learn more about the SLP certification standards on the ASHA site.
Additional expenses include:
- Bilingual exam for Track III
- Castlebranch
- CALIPSO
- CPR Course
- EAS Test if enrolled in Track II
- FERPA Fee if enrolled in Track II
- Non-credit workshops if enrolled in Track II for teaching certification
- NSSLHA Membership and Liability Insurance
- Penlights
- PRAXIS Exam in SLP for all Tracks
- Scrubs and attire for clinical rotations
- Simucase
- Transportation to and from classes and clinical experiences
- Textbooks for classes
- Tuition and fees
