Sequence of Online Coursework for the Speech Language Pathology Pre-Master’s Certificate Program and the Speech Language Pathology Assistants Certificate Program

SLP Pre-Master’s Certificate Only Track (19 credits)

• CSD 022 – Introduction to Phonetics
• CSD 023 – Linguistics for Clinicians or LING 080 – Introduction to Linguistics
• CSD 094 – Development of Spoken Language
• CSD 101 – Speech & Hearing Science
• CSD 281 – Cognitive Neuroscience
• STAT 111 – Elements of Statistics

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) non-CSD prerequisites, if not already completed, are recommended to be taken prior to enrolling in the UVM master’s program. These courses are required prior to enrolling in most universities’ graduate programs in SLP and include Biology, Physical Science, and Social Science. Read more about these prerequisites.

You may take a slightly different sequence of courses if you desire to be qualified as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Below are the required courses for the SLPA 22 credit program. The Speech-Language Pathology Assistants program is appropriate for any individual with a baccalaureate degree. The program provides a certificate specifying that the recipient has achieved the knowledge and skill level recommended by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) for individuals who are serving as support personnel to assist Speech-Language Pathologists with the diverse needs of children with communication disabilities and their families in the school setting. At the same time, students who complete these courses will be prepared to apply to a graduate program in SLP in the future.

SLPA Certificate Track (22 credits)

• CSD 020 –  Introduction to Disordered Communication
• CSD 022 – Introduction to Phonetics
• CSD 023 – Linguistics for Clinicians or LING 080 – Introduction to Linguistics
• CSD 094 – Development of Spoken Language
• CSD 101 – Speech & Hearing Science
• CSD 125 or 225 –  Clinical Experience/Becoming an SLPA
• CSD 126 or 226 –  Clinical Experience/Supporting Children With Communication Disorders