Communication Sciences and Disorders, Certificate
Prepare for graduate speech-language pathology and communication disorders programs through one of the few formalized leveling programs in the U.S. You gain the necessary knowledge to take the next step in your career.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Program description
The postbaccalaureate certificate in communication sciences and disorders is for students who have earned a bachelor's degree in another discipline and wish to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology or communication disorders.
The coursework provides students with the knowledge necessary to perform at the master's degree level in the field. In most cases, students can complete the certificate within one calendar year.
Completion of the postbaccalaureate certificate does not guarantee admission to Arizona State University's graduate program.
Why earn a communication sciences and disorders undergraduate certificate at ASU?
Where many institutions leave you to gather prerequisites on your own, ASU brings you into an in-person cohort with a cohesive curriculum built specifically to ready you for graduate-level communication disorders study. You can complete the speech and hearing science prerequisites needed for admission to most master's programs in speech-language pathology and earn American Speech-Language-Hearing Association-approved coursework for speech-language pathology assistant certification pathways and graduate study.
You also join a well-established speech and hearing science community, drawing on access to the ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic, faculty expertise and a respected reputation in communication sciences and disorders education.
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 27 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 postbaccalaureate certificate in communication sciences and disorders consists of 27 credit hours, of which at least 24 must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course and a certificate GPA of 3.0 or higher is required. |
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A certificate GPA of 3.00 or higher is required. Minimum
grade:
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SHS 250 Introduction to Phonetics
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 310 Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Speech
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 311 Hearing Science
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 367 Language Science
(SOBE)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 375 Speech Science
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 401 Principles of Audiology
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 402 Clinical Methods and Treatment of Communication Disorders
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 496 Aural Rehabilitation
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SHS 565 Speech and Language Acquisition
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Enrollment requirements
Prospective students must have earned a bachelor's degree in a field outside of speech and hearing science with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
Individuals interested in this certificate must apply for university admission as a nondegree-seeking graduate student and submit a supplemental application to the program. The certificate may be started in a fall or spring semester. Students can refer to 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 communication sciences and disorders undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates of this certificate program have the academic preparation they need to apply to graduate programs in communication sciences and disorders.
The curriculum is approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to meet the academic requirements for national certification as a speech-language pathology assistant and to pursue a master's program in speech-language pathology or communication disorders. https://www.asha.org/certification/education-pathways-to-speech-language-pathology-assistants-certification
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.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
