Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Certificate
Prepare to support individuals with communication disorders under the guidance of a licensed speech-language pathologist. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help assess and treat speech, language, voice and fluency disorders.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant certificate description
The speech-language pathology assistant certificate program prepares you with the educational and clinical experience needed to become a speech-language pathology assistant. The curriculum is focused on:
- clinical methods and treatment
- developmental speech and language disorders
- implementation of treatment plans
- professional issues and ethical considerations
This program is a great option if you're majoring or minoring in speech and hearing science, if you've completed a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing, or if you're pursuing the postbaccalaureate communication sciences and disorders certificate.
This certificate program meets the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification and Arizona's requirements for speech-language pathology assistant licensure.
Why earn a speech-language pathology assistant certificate at ASU?
You learn from faculty whose expertise spans speech-language pathology, audiology, communication disorders and human communication, all part of the university's communication sciences and disorders offerings.
As a part of this speech-language pathology assistant certificate, you can become a member of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 15 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The certificate program includes 15 credit hours, including a clinical internship. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at ASU. A minimum grade of "B-" (2.67 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
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SHS 402 Clinical Methods and Treatment of Communication Disorders
SHS 402 should be completed prior to the SHS 484: SLPA Certificate internship course.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B-
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B- | 3 |
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SHS 470 Developmental Speech and Language Disorders
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SHS 485 Acquired Speech and Language Disorders
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SHS 565 Speech and Language Acquisition
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B-
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B- | 3 |
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SHS 473 Implementation of Treatment Plans for Individuals with Communication Disorders
This course is only offered in the fall semesters.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B-
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B- | 3 |
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SHS 483 Professional Issues and Ethical Considerations for the SLPA
This course is only offered in the spring semesters.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B-
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B- | 3 |
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SHS 484 Topic: SLPA Certificate
This course should be completed in the student's final term.
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:B-
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B- | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Students will implement treatment strategies appropriate to client age and disorder in speech-language therapy sessions.
- Students will apply professional and ethical principles in the practice of speech-language pathology for treatment of individuals with communication disorders.
- Students will understand clinical activities by observing and interviewing speech-language pathologists or audiologists.
Students will implement treatment strategies appropriate to client age and disorder in speech-language therapy sessions. Enrollment requirements
Current undergraduate students who have completed at least nine credit hours in speech and hearing science coursework with an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major and "B-" grade or higher in those courses are eligible to apply. Applications are also accepted from students who have completed a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science or communication disorders from a program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with a major GPA of at least 2.75 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
A supplemental application is required for this certificate. Admission is limited because of placement capacity for the required internship experience. See the supplemental application for more information on the application process and deadlines.
Here are the admission and application details
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Careers this speech-language pathology assistant certificate prepares you for
Graduates with this certificate are prepared to work with people with communication disorders under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist in schools, clinics and rehabilitation agencies that provide speech and language services.
Coursework and clinical training completed as part of the program also enhance preparation for graduate programs in speech and communication disorders.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Clinical Health Sciences
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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