Speech-Language Pathology Assistant CERT
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Program Title
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Degree Designation
CERT
Award Type
Certificates
Program Delivery Location(s)
Online
Program Delivery Mode(s)
Online Exclusive - Synchronous
Number of credits in program
16
Number of credits in degree
120
Program Description
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) certificate prepares students to take the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Assistants Certification Exam and/or work as licensed speech-language pathology assistants. The coursework and clinical practicum experiences as part of this certificate will also prepare students to enter graduate school in speech-language pathology, audiology, and other related fields. This certificate is can be completed in one of two ways: 1) it can be completed in conjunction with the Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD); or 2) as a stand-alone certificate for those with an existing bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (or related, such as Speech-Language Hearing Sciences). If seeking stand-alone conferral for this certificate, confirmation of completed bachelor’s degree is required. Prospective students who have already completed a degree should contact the certificate advisor as soon as is possible.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Status
Active
Major Code
4075
Program Code
349042024