Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology

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The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed to prepare individuals to receive the appropriate background information and coursework necessary for them to apply to graduate programs in speech-language pathology. An option is available, through completion of an internship, to satisfy requirements for certification as a Speech Language Associate through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). This will allow candidates to pursue a position as a certified speech language associate working under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist in the school system.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must submit transcripts from all degree granting institutions attended. Applicants must submit their application to the Graduate School and admission capacity will be determined by the Speech-Language Pathology Program.

Standalone coursework in a) biological sciences, b) chemistry or physics, c) social/behavioral sciences, and d) statistics must be completed before taking the following courses: SLPA 5705, SLPA 5706, SLPA 5707.

Students must earn a C or better to pass each course. Students can retake a failed course one time and will be dismissed if they fail a course more than once.

SLPA 5701 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 5702 - Speech and Language Acquisition and Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 5703 - Phonetics 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 5704 - Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 5705 - Speech and Hearing Science 2 Credit Hours
SLPA 5706 - Introduction to Audiology 2 Credit Hours
SLPA 5707 - Introduction to Neurological Disorders 2 Credit Hours
The below internship is optional and can be completed to satisfy requirements for the Speech Language Associate certificate allowing candidates to pursue a position as a certified speech-language associate working under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist in the school system.
SLPA 5792 - Internship in Speech Language Pathology 8 Credit Hours