Consider taking prerequisite courses at Iona College in preparation for a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

About the Program

The Department of Speech Communication Studies at Iona College offers all necessary prerequisite courses in Speech-Language Pathology needed for admission to graduate programs in the area. In most cases, students can complete necessary courses in a year or less.

For student convenience, classes are offered at night, over January session, and during the summer sessions. We also offer hybrid and distance learning options. Our faculty members are dedicated to helping you on the path to graduate school.

Students enrolling in Speech Language Pathology classes will learn all basic skills necessary for graduate work.

Although, entrance to graduate school is not guaranteed, the Prerequisite Program at Iona College is one crucial step in the process.

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist's are needed and the job market is wide open. According to ASHA, the profession is ranked among the top 30 (out of 100) fastest growing occupations over the next decade. This is an exciting time for the discipline!

Career and Employment

There is a high demand for trained professionals in both Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology. A graduate degree (M.A. or M.S. or doctorate) is required for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and for licensure in most states. The prerequisite program at Iona College will help put you on the path to your graduate school goals.

The Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Program at Iona College offers many advantages including:

• offering most of the classes necessary for entrance into graduate programs;
• undergraduate tuition for required classes (many graduate programs charge graduate tuition);
• convenient class offerings (nights, summer, intersession);
• committed professors who will support you during the graduate school application process;
• personal attention from top clinicians in the field
• an on-campus clinic for observation of practical application of classroom theories; and
• visiting student status (no need to apply for admission).

Course Offerings for the Speech-Language Pathology-Audiology Major

The courses offered by Iona conform to the advisements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for undergraduate education and the prerequisites for graduate study.

Course Number Course Name SCS 301 Clinical Linguistics SCS 361 Normal Acquisition of Speech & Language SCS 363 Phonetics SCS 364 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism SCS 365 Introduction to Hearing Science SCS 366 Audiology SCS 367 Aural Rehabilitation SCS 368 / 369 Speech-Language Pathology I & II CS 372 Observations

Additional courses in Bilingualism, Psychology, Education, Biology and Communication Skills can be taken if the student so desires.

Facilities

Iona has a state-of-the-art Hearing and Speech Clinic that includes:

• New Clinic in Spellman Hall
• Grason-Stradler 61 Clinical Audiometer
• Quest Sound Level Meter
• Maico MI-34 Immittance
• Numerous diagnostic tests of speech and language
• Otoadmittance Meter
• On-campus Speech Evaluations
• Accent Reduction Training
• Audiology Booth with VRA Speakers

The department also maintains excellent relationships with speech and hearing centers in Westchester County. Our students are welcomed observers in area hospitals and clinics. In addition, Iona has an active chapter of National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA).