Deafness Specialty Preparation
A unique opportunity for students pursuing master's degrees in
Speech-Language Pathology!
This specialization within the Nazareth College Speech-Language Pathology graduate program is offered in conjunction with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Prepare to work with individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through young adulthood, their families, teachers, and service providers. Learn about the social, cognitive, linguistic and cultural factors that influence development in general and communication development in particular. This program focuses on early intervention, work in a variety of educational settings and communication options, as well as on work with individuals who have cochlear implants.
Specific graduate courses for specialty students include:
- Early Intervention
- Developmental Issues with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners
- Assessment and Intervention with Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Therapeutic Strategies for Individuals with Cochlear Implants
A significant portion of clinical practicum hours will be focused on assessment and intervention with deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Practicum experience will be gained at sites in the Rochester area, including the Nazareth College Speech and Hearing Clinic and NTID at RIT.
A personnel preparation grant from the U.S. Department of Education provides some financial aid for students accepted into the specialty program. Approximately $8,000 is provided for the first year of the program. Additional funding for the second year may be possible if the program receives further federal support.
Applications for this special concentration are submitted with the regular master's program application. For further information, see the Nazareth College Graduate Studies or the NTID web sites:
For additional information about the Deafness Specialty Preparation program contact either:
Cathy Quenin, PhD, CCC-SLP
(585) 389-2776
cquenin0@naz.edu
Paula Brown, PhD, CCC-SLP
(585) 389-2796
pbrown8@naz.edu
For additional information about the graduate Speech-Language Pathology program contact either:
Lisa Durant-Jones, Graduate Program Director
(585) 389-2775
ldurant4@naz.edu
Cathy Quenin, CSD Department Chairperson
(585) 389-2776
cquenin0@naz.edu
To apply for the graduate Speech Language Pathology program:
Click Here.
For information about Nazareth's other Graduate Programs contact:
Office of Graduate Studies