Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Graduate Certificate

About the speech-language pathology assistant graduate certificate

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Courses provide basic information related to speech sound disorders, language disorders and other communication disorders seen in typical SLPA employment settings.

The SLPA certificate meets the minimum speech-language pathology technical coursework requirements needed for licensure in Missouri.

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Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Lauren Jones, Graduate Program Coordinator
Professional Building, Room 120B; Phone 417-836-5275
LaurenEJones@missouristate.edu

Program description

Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) work as support personnel to speech language pathologists. This certificate provides basic information related to speech sound disorders, language disorders, and other communication disorders seen in typical SLPA employment settings. Students will learn how to assist the supervising speech-language

pathologist (SLP) in treating common communication disorders using prescribed protocols and procedures. The certificate prepares students to implement lesson plans, collect data, and document professionally. The SLPA certificate meets the minimum speech-language pathology technical coursework requirements required for licensure in Missouri.

Admission requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
A cumulative GPA (of all coursework) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
The following courses or their equivalent with a grade of C or higher:

Normal Language Acquisition CSD 312 - 3 credits

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity CSD 388 - 3 credits

Required courses (15 hrs)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSD 602	Acquired Disorders and Their Neuropathological Bases	2 hrs
CSD 611	Phonetics	2 hrs
CSD 619	Anatomy and Physiology of Speech	3 hrs
CSD 627	Developmental Disorders of Speech and Language	2 hrs
CSD 633	Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Internship	2 hrs
CSD 634	Hearing and the Impact on Speech and Language	1 hr
CSD 686	Introduction to Clinical Methods	3 hrs

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