Cathleen Givney, M.S., CCC-SLP

Cathleen Givney, M.S., CCC-SLP is a specialist professor in the Department of Speech Language Pathology. Professor Givney obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University, and her Master’s degree from NYU. During her time at NYU, she participated in a rigorous study abroad program in Lund, Sweden, receiving specialized training in dysphagia and motor speech disorders, while engaging in immersive education regarding international healthcare models and issues. Upon graduation, Professor Givney completed her clinical fellowship at an acute rehabilitation center, obtaining extensive experience in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation. Since then, she has continued her clinical career in the medical speech-language pathology field, working in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and pediatric medical units. Currently Professor Givney maintains her clinical practice in the NICU at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and also provides outpatient assessment and treatment for children with feeding and swallowing disorders. Professor Givney is certified in VitalStim therapy, SOS Feeding therapy, and Prompt Level I Trained.  

At Monmouth University, Professor Givney teaches coursework in adult neurological disorders, swallowing disorders, and pediatric feeding & swallowing disorders. As externship coordinator, she works closely with students in the graduate program to pair them with exciting and engaging clinical externships in the community. She enjoys collaborating with students and supervisors to improve supervision techniques and clinical education across the curriculum. Additionally, Professor Givney serves as the Coordinator for the Program for Research and Support for Rett Syndrome, and is a member of the Higher Education Committee for the New Jersey Speech Language Hearing Association. 

Outside of her role at Monmouth, Professor Givney is working towards completion of her doctoral degree in educational leadership in Monmouth University’s Ed.D. program. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and rescue dog at the Jersey shore.