Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)
New York State Registered Program Code: 33133
HEGIS Code: 1220.0 {Speech Pathology and Audiology}
Molloy Program of Study Code: MSSLT
Molloy University offers the coursework required for the TSSLD credential to students enrolled in the MS degree program. The Initial/Professional teacher certification for Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD) is required by New York State (NYS) for speech-language pathologists working with children receiving services funded by the Department of Education.
Molloy students completing all listed TSSLD requirements will have the TSSLD certification noted as part of their program of study for the Speech- Language Pathology master's degree on their college records.
Requirements for TSSLD eligibility:
- Successful completion of MS degree requirements in Speech-Language Pathology
- EDU 5020 Theoretical Foundations and Teaching Practices of Regular and Special Education for Birth-Grade 2, Childhood 1-6, Adolescents 7-12. (3 credits)
- SLP 5370 Speech Language Pathology in the School Setting (1 credit)
- 150 clock hours of supervised practicum with students with speech and language disabilities
In addition to coursework the following workshops are required:
- Dignity for All Students Act
- Child Abuse Identification
- School Violence Intervention and Prevention
- Autism
Student must successfully pass the following exam:
- New York State Certification Exam Educating All Students Test (EAS)
All candidates must have New York State fingerprint clearance.