Professor Dr. George Castle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

George Castle is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at NYU Steinhardt. He earned his B.S. in Communication Studies from SUNY Oneonta, an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Hearing & Speech Sciences from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Castle is a licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). His research interests include the measurement of cognitive development in language literacy, and he has a particular focus on both typically developing individuals and those with autism spectrum disorder. He has served on the editorial board of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and has been involved in significant research funded by the National Institutes of Health. Clinically, Dr. Castle has experience treating individuals from birth to adulthood with a variety of disorders and has supervised graduate students in clinical fellowship placements. He is also an advocate for increasing the representation of underrepresented populations in the field of Communicative Sciences and Disorders and has participated in various mentoring initiatives.

Research Interests

Measurement of Cognitive Development Language Literacy Autism Spectrum Disorder

Courses

Anatomy Physiology of Speech Swallowing Mechanism Critical Evaluation of Research Culturally Responsive Practices in Healthcare & Global Context Field Placement Practicum IV: Pediatrics Introduction to Speech Language Disorders in Children Language Development Disorders in Children Language Development Disorders in School-Aged Children Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Communication Speech & Language Development in Children

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL

Total

Required:100

Prerequisites

Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track

Application Checklist

Résumé/CV
MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
Three Letters of Recommendation
Official Transcripts
English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)

Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.