The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers certificate programs for NYS Certification as Teachers of Students with Speech-Language Disabilities (TSSLD) and the Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD.|
For information on the NYS Department of Education Teacher Certification, go to http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/
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NYS Certification as Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
Additional course work is required for students who want teacher certification. Undergraduate transcripts will be reviewed for required liberal arts and core pedagogical courses, including but not limited to courses in human development, foundations of education, and health promotion. See below:
| Course# |
Course Title |
| ECH 600 |
Child Development |
| ECH 601 |
School and Society |
| HED 610 |
Health Preparation for Teachers |
| In addition, students are required to take: |
| SPH 561 |
Speech-Language Pathology in a School Setting |
| -and- |
| SPH 674 |
Clinical Practice in a School Setting (replaces SPH 661) |
Students must also pass the LAST and ATS-W to be recommended for certification by Adelphi.
Bilingual Extension to the TSSLD
Students wishing to pursue this teacher credential must complete all TSSLD requirements, pass the Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA), and complete the following academic course work:
| Course# |
Course Title |
| EBE 600 |
Foundations of Bilingual Education |
| EBE 601 |
TESOL I |
| EBE 610 |
Methods and Materials in Bilingual Education |
| EBE 721 |
Theories of Second Language Acquisition |
The clinical requirement can be met by taking SPH 675: Clinical Practice in a Bilingual School Setting (in place of SPH 674 in the TSSLD program) or with one full-time work experience with bilingual children, as per New York State guidelines.
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