Communication Disorders in Multilingual/Multicultural Populations (Graduate Certificate)
Are you passionate about helping people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? Study within ASU's highly respected speech and hearing science programs while working alongside communities across Arizona.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Program description
If you are a student in the Master of Science program in communication disorders, the certificate program in communication disorders in multilingual/multicultural populations is designed for you. The program provides you with expanded coursework in issues related to culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
In addition to specialized academic courses, the program offers you clinical experience in community-based settings and engagement in community-centered, interprofessional projects.
You gain the knowledge and practical experience to effectively address the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse adults, children and families. Knowledge of another language is not required.
Why earn a communication disorders multilingual/multicultural populations graduate certificate at ASU?
Dive into coursework built specifically around bilingual language acquisition and bilingual speech-language pathology, guided by faculty whose expertise spans multicultural and multilingual communication disorders. If you're pursuing a bilingual endorsement, you can layer in additional language proficiency requirements as you go.
Put that knowledge to work through clinical experiences serving diverse populations across Arizona, supported by strong partnerships with schools, health care organizations and community agencies.
Additional details
You can connect with peers through Speech and Hearing Science for Cultural and Linguistic Diversity, part of the ASU Chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
17 credit hours including the required applied project course (SHS 593)
Required Core (10 credit hours) Other Requirement (5 credit hours) Culminating Experience (2 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information Students who wish to obtain a bilingual endorsement must complete the Arizona Classroom Teacher Spanish Proficiency Examination administered by the School of International Letters and Cultures.
SHS 524 Counseling in Communication Disorders (2)
SHS 570 Communication Disorders and Multicultural Populations (2)
SHS 586 Language Essentials for Teaching Reading (2)
SHS 588 Bilingual Language Acquisition (2)
SHS 597 Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology (2)
SHS 584 Clinical Internship (5)
SHS 593 Applied Project (2)
The culminating experience is an applied, community-based project that builds depth of knowledge.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Adapt communication, assessment, and treatment to meet the cultural and linguistic diversity of the clients they serve.
- Prepared to use evidence-based practices to serve clients who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
- Practice as a speech-language pathology clinician and evaluate appropriate resources, including mentorship, in settings that have culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
Adapt communication, assessment, and treatment to meet the cultural and linguistic diversity of the clients they serve.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the College of Health Solutions. Applicants must be enrolled in the MS program in communication disorders at ASU. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: Additional Application Information Applicants who are currently enrolled in the MS program in communication disorders are encouraged to connect early with their graduate advisor regarding the recommended timeline for applying to this certificate program. Applicants who are not yet admitted to the MS program in communication disorders may apply to that program and this certificate program at the same time (separate applications are required). Acceptance to the certificate program is not granted if the applicant is not accepted to the MS program.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Get an estimateCareer opportunities
Careers this communication disorders multilingual/multicultural populations graduate certificate prepares you for
Employers in many settings value professionals who are equipped to work with diverse populations. A graduate with this certificate can advance their career options as a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist. The certificate demonstrates that the graduate has undertaken the specialized training required to work with clients who are from diverse linguistic or cultural backgrounds.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Clinical Health Sciences
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CHSGrad@asu.edu
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