Speech-Language Pathology Master's Preparatory Certificate

California State University - San Bernardino

CSUSB’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Master’s Preparatory Certificate is a postbaccalaureate program designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in another field and need the prerequisite coursework required for admission to a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. The certificate provides foundational knowledge in communication sciences, human communication disorders, clinical processes, and linguistic and developmental principles that underlie the practice of speech-language pathology.Students complete coursework in speech and hearing science, phonetics, audiology, anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms, language development, speech disorders, and clinical observation. The program offers a structured pathway that prepares learners for the academic rigor and clinical focus of master’s-level SLP programs.This certificate is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the SLP profession, career changers transitioning into communication sciences, or those strengthening their graduate school applications.

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