Master's in Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-language pathologists help people of all ages and backgrounds with various speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders to communicate more effectively. Whether a patient suffers from a voice disorder, aphasia, dementia, dysphagia, has a hearing impairment, a cleft palate or a developmental delay, the speech-language pathologist must be able to provide compassionate, competent care with cultural sensitivity.
With our rigorous academic curriculum and focus on experiential learning, the Speech-Language Pathology program at the School of Health Sciences prepares you to become highly skilled and knowledgeable health care providers with the ability to work in a variety of settings such as schools, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and private practice, as well as adept researchers and academics. You’ll find friends in your fellow students and support in our experienced faculty, all invested in your success.
Clinical Experience in the SLP Classroom
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[TEXT] HEALTHCARE HEROES GET THEIR START AT TOURO.
[DESCRIPTION] Students in Touro clothing working on ear models and hearing aids. Close up of an ear model and wax inside of it to create a mold for a hearing aid.
[Cassandra Gutierrez] I chose the School of Health Sciences at Touro
[DESCRIPTION] Cassandra Gutierrez speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Cassandra Gutierrez, Speech-Language Pathology Student.
[Cassandra Gutierrez] because this school showed me that they had such a tight-knit community.
[DESCRIPTION] Professor Vaynshtein speaks with groups of happy students in a classroom setting.
[Irina Vaynshtein] When people come in and they see our faces and they see how welcoming we are,
[DESCRIPTION] Irina Vaynshtein speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Irina Vaynshtein, Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
[Irina Vaynshtein] which is completely genuine, how ready we are to get them on board, how well we are prepared, and how
[DESCRIPTION] Professor Vaynshtein addresses the whole class full of students.
[Irina Vaynshtein] supportive we are in nurturing, that makes such a huge difference.
[DESCRIPTION] Gabrielle Koegel speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Gabrielle Koegel, Speech-Language Pathology Student
[Gabrielle Koegel] This level of connection and this camaraderie and support, and really love—that's honestly what it is that you feel here—
[DESCRIPTION] Gabrielle Koegel meeting with faculty in an office setting.
[Gabrielle Koegel] you're not going to get anywhere else.
[DESCRIPTION] Esty Awendstern speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Esty Awendstern, Speech-Language Pathology Student
[Esty Awendstern] Every student has such a positive and warm relationship with every professor here.
[DESCRIPTION] A variety of different professors presenting to classrooms of students. Students work with a professor in a audiology lab with specialized equipment and inspect a fellow student’s ears.
[Esty Awendstern] Their doors are always open, fast on their emails, and they have our best interest and want us to do really well.
[Irina Vaynshtein] Faculty members are all practicing clinicians, and they bring their clinical experience to the table every time they walk into the classroom.
[DESCRIPTION] A group of students and professors sit in a board-room and engage in a deep discussion with a positive atmosphere.
[Cassandra Gutierrez] So they're able to give us insight not only on the disorders and the areas in which we're learning, but they're also able to provide us insight on how to properly run a business, and that's so unique.
[DESCRIPTION] A student and her professor go over research on a computer screen. On the screen are various technical images and graphs with different wavelengths and sound models.
[Irina Vaynshtein] I think the best part about doing research in our department is that we're doing it in collaboration with students.
[Cassandra Gutierrez] If all goes well, we actually have the opportunity to go to the ASHE Convention and present your research.
[DESCRIPTION] In a room labeled “Adult Therapy Room” students engage in clinic sessions with actor patients. Professors and students feel around a patients head and look at images on paper.
[Irina Vaynshtein] We have an in-house state-of-the-art clinic that allows our students to get their first intervention and assessment diagnostic experience.
[Gabrielle Koegel] Even in my first year, I've just had so many experiences of working with actual kids, seeing where we can really make our impact. I don't know if I'd be able to get that really anywhere else, and I'm really grateful to be here for that.
[DESCRIPTION] Group of students in a classroom setting, with a student presenting on a topic and engaged students listening intently.
[Cassandra Gutierrez] Cultural competency is a very huge thing for speech-language pathology, and Touro makes it a part of their mission to ensure that the students are culturally competent within the fields, within their clients.
[DESCRIPTION] Christina Laur speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Christina Laur, Clinical Director, Speech-Language Pathology
[Christina Laur] In our clinic, we function across the lifespan and with a wide variety of disorders, so anywhere from infant through geriatric.
[DESCRIPTION] Hindy Lubinsky speaks to the camera in a classroom setting.
[TEXT] Hindy Lubinsky, Chair & Director, Speech-Language Pathology
[Hindy Lubinsky] We could see it on their praxis, their board exam rates. We see it when they go out there in the field.
[DESCRIPTION] Students and a professor engage in a group discussion and go over images in a flipbook. A professor lectures to engaged and smiling students.
[Hindy Lubinsky] I've had principals call me, even as recently as yesterday, asking me, "Are there any students available to work for us?" Because they really, really are very well-prepared. They couldn't believe how far and above our students were prepared from other programs.
[DESCRIPTION] Students engaging in class discussion. Close ups of students wearing gloves and working on hearing aids.
[Gabrielle Koegel] For myself, I've actually worked in a bunch of schools under the tutelage of some of the professors here, and I've really been able to gain as well as see the implications of the knowledge that I've been learning in class.
[Esty Awendstern] Every school and every agency is always looking for a speech-language pathologist, and I am looking forward to working in that field.
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[TEXT] HEALTHCARE HEROES GET THEIR START AT TOURO.
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Professor and Mentor
You will develop close relationships with a faculty of accomplished researchers and practitioners. Your professors will mentor you closely as you develop the knowledge and skills required of a speech-language pathologist—first in the classroom and then in the clinical environment.
Research
You will learn how to read, understand and conduct research as an important part of our evidence-based curriculum.
Speech & Hearing Center
You’ll begin your clinical practice at our in-house, state-of-the-art, speech and audiology clinic, and continue on to carefully supervise clinical experiences.
Success
You will be well-prepared to pass the Praxis exam, find a job and practice. Upon graduation, our students have both the education and the experience to begin successful careers as speech-language pathologists, with nearly 100% of our graduates finding employment shortly after graduation.
ASHA Accreditation
The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in Speech-Language Pathology (residential) at Touro University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, MD 20850-3289, or (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.
