Communication Sciences and Disorders ,Certificate
ASU Health - Clinical, Healthcare, Leveling, Post-baccalaureate, Pre-Master, Prerequisite, Speech Therapy, Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech-Language Pathology
Prepare for graduate speech-language pathology and communication disorders programs through one of the few formalized leveling programs in the U.S. You'll gain the necessary knowledge to take the next step in your career.
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.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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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
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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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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.
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
College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
Program term definitions
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