• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum undergraduate 3.3 GPA
• Successful completion of prerequisite courses

ASHA mandates the following general and speech prerequisite courses, with a minimum grade of a B.

General Prerequisites:

• Biology – 3 credits
• Physical Science: Chemistry or Physics – 3 credits
• Statistics – 3 credits
• Social/Behavioral Science- 3 credits

Speech Prerequisites:

• Survey of Communication Disorders – 3 credits
• Phonetics – 3 credits
• Audiology – 3 credits
• Speech Science – 3 credits
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech – 3 credits

Yes. The Sara Schenirer BA in Psychology with SLP prerequisites is tailored to help you meet all the prerequisite requirements. Information on that program can be found here.

Yes. As long as they meet the ASHA requirements, they may be accepted (provided students earn a grade of B or higher).

This program is offered entirely live-online. Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

Fieldwork is an integral component of a successful Speech-Language Pathology program. Students will minimally complete 400 hours starting in the second semester of the program. Students may have the opportunity to earn hours in schools, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, specialty clinics, evaluations centers, and hospitals.

Although classes are live-online and clinical practicum takes place at the student’s location, students are required to reside in the United States for the duration of the program. If students live anywhere outside of the U.S., they will be unable to participate in the program for classes or externship.

The Katz Master in SLP is one of the few programs in the country specializing in the medical aspects of speech-language pathology. Upon graduation, students are prepared to treat patients of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan in both the medical and educational settings.

The cost for this degree is $65,500 ($13,100 per semester).

Please note: The listed tuition costs are accurate as of the time of writing, but are not guaranteed. Please ask our advisor for updated pricing.

At the graduate level, financial aid is available in the form of loans that can cover the full cost of the degree. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 per year through the federal unsubsidized direct loan program. After the origination fee, the remaining balance due can be paid by semester or on a monthly payment plan. Katz School offers a ten-month payment-plan option as well.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be completed online at this link. The Katz School’s FAFSA school code is 002903. Be sure to complete the correct year’s application.

Additionally, there are several scholarships available to Jewish graduate students that students are encouraged to apply for:

• Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund – The Helen B and Lewis E Goldstein Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate school in the United States.
• Rose Biller Scholarship Fund – The Rose Biller Scholarship Fund is open to Jewish residents of NYC’s five boroughs, Westchester, and Long Island with financial need. It provides scholarships to Jewish men and women with significant economic need attending undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.
• Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund – The Samuel Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund provides interest-free loans to aid Jewish undergraduate and graduate college students who exhibit exceptional academic achievement and face financial difficulties pursuing a higher education. These loans must be repaid within ten years of graduation or termination of studies.

To get more information on these scholarships, please reach out to each organization directly. Please check scholarship websites for availability and deadlines. Most scholarships are not available every semester.

The Katz School prides itself on offering superior education and student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are very understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of students who attend through Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to provide an environment suitable for a Bas Yisroel while meeting all academic standards.

For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on our high-quality educational partners who offer an accredited degree, uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty at affordable prices. We complement that by providing exceptional warmth and support to every single student at Sara Schenirer, and we work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student to ensure their success and timely graduation. Most of all, we operate under guidelines set for us by prominent rabbonim with whom we regularly consult to ensure conformance with Torah standards.

To request an application, please submit this form.

When completing the application, you will also be requested to supply:

• Undergraduate Transcript(s)
• Essay
• Resume
• Two References
• Proof of completion of 25 observation hours signed by a licensed and ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist
• Personal Photograph
• Non-refundable Application Fee

Even if you do not have these available at the time of application, we recommend submitting your application immediately and submitting the requested documents as they become available.

Once your application is submitted with all the required documents, an interview will be scheduled to continue the admissions process.

If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to call our office at 718-633-8557 ext. 37 or email slp@sarasch.myiqsolutionsllp.in, and as always, we will be happy to assist you further.