May 18, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate

Location(s): California Campus, Clarion Campus, Edinboro Campus, Online


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The post-baccalaureate (post-bac) program in Speech-Language Pathology is designed for students who want to pursue graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology but who earned an undergraduate degree outside the speech, language, and hearing discipline. The post-bac program is 8-courses (24 credits), which can be completed in two semesters. Following successful completion of the post-bac courses, students will be eligible for the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program at PennWest University.

Student Learning Outcomes


  • Explain and apply knowledge of the developmental norms for speech/language acquisition.
  • Explain and apply knowledge of speech, language and hearing disorders.
  • Explain how individual, cultural and linguistic differences influence communication. 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the basic clinical process for the evaluation and remediation of communication disorders and differences.
  • Apply critical thinking, problem solving and logical reasoning skills to topics in CSD.
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills to explain and describe content and research knowledge, and critical thinking skills as they apply to topics in CSD.

Admission Requirements


 GPA (3.0)

 Grade requirements, “C” or better

Curriculum Requirements


Required Courses


Total Credits: 24


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