Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant(SLP-A) Certificate is an on-line program available to CSD and non-CSD majors. Students earning a bachelor’s degree in CSD are able to complete this certificate within their major credits. Students will learn the skills and knowledge to work as a speech-language pathology assistant in educational settings. This is a great opportunity as a career or a pathway to graduate school to be a competitive candidate in the field of speech language pathology. Students will gain exceptional experience working under the direction of licensed and certified speech-language pathologists in our on-campus Speech Language and Hearing Clinic, off-campus sites, or both.

 

University Catalog Program Requirements Communication Sciences & Disorders Communication Sciences & Disorders Scholarships Communication Sciences & Disorders Scholarships

Program Highlights

  • Professional experience in the on-campus Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic that diagnoses and treats more than 75 clients a semester.
  • Opportunity to learn from and work with nationally certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
  • Faculty who are active in professional and service organizations.
  • Activities that increase awareness of and advocate for people with communication differences and disorders.
  • The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {residential} at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.

Student Organizations

  • National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

Popular Careers

What our CSD Undergraduate Degree (B.S.) Graduates Do:

  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  • Paraprofessional
  • Recreational Therapist
  • Behavioral Therapist
  • Early Intervention Specialist
  • Special Education/ Learning Disability Teacher
  • Adult Medical Care

What our CSD Master Degree (M.S.) Graduates Do:

  • Speech Language Pathologist (in both the medical and educational workforces)