What Is a Speech-Language Pathologist?
Speech-language pathologists are educated to assess the development of speech and language, and to treat speech and language disorders. They are prepared for rewarding careers as speech-language pathologists through our nationally recognized program that provides direct experience with clients in both clinical and school settings. They work to prevent, diagnose, evaluate, and treat communication disorders in people of all ages—from infants to older adults—and are qualified to teach students who have speech, language, hearing, and swallowing impairments. Graduates with a bachelor of science in speech-language pathology are prepared to earn the master's degree necessary to practice speech-language pathology in all professional settings.
Our Master's Program Is Nationally Recognized
Not only is our faculty recognized for its tradition of excellence, but our master's program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Our Speech-Language Pathology, M.S.Ed. program provides direct experience with clients in both clinical and school settings, and learning facilities like the Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic.
Mission & Vision
Mission: The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Buffalo State University is dedicated to educating and graduating highly qualified professionals to serve all persons with speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders. The department's commitment to excellence in teaching, service delivery, and research ensures that its graduates are prepared to contribute to and advance the profession of speech-language pathology.
Vision: The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Buffalo State University will strive for excellence in teaching, service delivery, and research.
Core Values
The Speech-Language Pathology Department at Buffalo State University is committed to:
- Promoting creativity and excellence in academic, research, and clinical learning environments
- Educating ethical, responsible, and competent professionals
- Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Encouraging collaborative endeavors among faculty, students, and the community
- Incorporating new and emerging technologies throughout the curriculum
- Continuing professional development
- Providing excellent service to our students, the college and professional communities, and the public
Diversity
The Speech-Language Pathology Department ensures its students gain the best learning experience. The department complies with federal, state, SUNY, and Buffalo State University policies and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.