Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey,The

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Science in Communication Disorders (MSCD)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The mission of the Master of Science in Communication Disorders Program is to prepare students for licensure and certification in speech-language pathology, contribute to scholarly work in the discipline, provide opportunities for continuing education, and offer direct services to the surrounding community.

The Master of Science in Communication Disorders Program (MSCD) at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey has a curriculum designed to prepare program graduates for certification as speech-language pathologists by the American Speech- Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and for certification as Speech-Language Specialists in the New Jersey Public Schools.

The program requires completion of 60 graduate credits. As the program faculty feel that a background in research skills is necessary for evidence-based practice, a Master’s Thesis is required.

All Master’s degree candidates must complete 400 clinical hours of supervised clinical experience. Of these 400 hours, 25 must be in supervised observation. Per ASHA policy, at least 325 of the 400 clinical hours must be completed at the graduate level. Students will receive clinical experience both on campus in the Speech and Hearing Clinic and off campus in various clinical placements. Students will be able to graduate having had a variety of clinical experiences.

Students must enroll full-time in the MSCD Program. The requirements are demanding but the outcome is rewarding.

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999