Speech-Language Pathology Pre-Professional Graduate Certificate

The Speech-Language Pathology Pre-Professional Graduate Certificate program offers pre-requisite coursework for those planning to enter the field of Speech-Language Pathology. We provide a best-in-class online learning experience with the flexibility and accessibility you need to incorporate education into your busy life. You'll receive dynamic instruction from renowned faculty who have decades of experience in online learning delivery to support and encourage you every step of the way. 

The certificate consists of five courses designed to prepare students to meet the admissions requirements for Delaware Valley University's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology or may be used to fulfill pre-requisite course requirements at many other graduate programs. Courses can be completed individually or as a full curriculum. 

We encourage non-traditional students with diverse educational and vocational backgrounds to enroll in these courses to begin their journey to become professional speech-language pathologists. 

Highlights:

  • Courses designed to prepare students to meet most SLP master’s program prerequisite requirements, including the requirements at Delaware Valley University
  • A small faculty-to-student ratio that promotes dedicated student attention
  • 100% online asynchronous courses that are 15 weeks in length
  • Optional synchronous hour-long weekly sessions for students who prefer a touch of personal, live connection
  • Courses offered in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters
  • Affordable tuition

Curriculum (15 credits)

SLP 6010 Intro to SLP and Survey of Communication Disorders (3 credit hours) 

SLP 6011 Phonetics (3 credit hours)

SLP 6012 Speech and Hearing Science (3 credit hours)

SLP 6013 Introduction to Audiology (3 credit hours)

SLP 6030 Child Language Development (3 credit hours) 

 

Tuition and Fees

Upcoming Course Offerings

The courses identified below are planned for the 2024-2025 academic year. These offerings are subject to change:

Fall 2024

  • SLP 6010 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Survey of Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
  • SLP 6011 Phonetics (3 credits)
  • SLP 6030 Child Language Development (3 credits)

Spring 2025

  • SLP 6010 Intro to Speech-Language Pathology and Survey of Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
  • SLP 6012 Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
  • SLP 6013 Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)

Summer 2025

  • SLP 6010 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Survey of Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
  • SLP 6011 Phonetics (3 credits)
  • SLP 6012 Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
  • SLP 6013 Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)
  • SLP 6030 Child Language Development (3 credits)
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Interested in a Pre-Professional Graduate Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology?

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Learn about our Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.)

Take the next step toward a meaningful career and make a difference every day! Become a speech-language pathologist by earning your master’s degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) at Delaware Valley University.

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