Speech-Language Pathology Assistant ,Certificate
ASU Health - Clinical, Healthcare, Rehabilitation, SLPA, Special Education, Speech Assistant, Speech Therapy, audiology, schools
Ready to step into a career in the speech-language pathology field? Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help assess and treat speech, language, voice and fluency disorders.
The speech-language pathology assistant certificate program prepares students with the educational and clinical experience needed to become speech-language pathology assistants. The curriculum is focused on:
- clinical methods and treatment
- developmental speech and language disorders
- implementation of treatment plans
- professional issues and ethical considerations
This program is a great option for students majoring or minoring in speech and hearing science, individuals who have completed a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing, and those pursuing the postbaccalaureate communication sciences and disorders certificate.
This certificate program meets the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's requirements for speech-language pathology assistant certification and Arizona's requirements for speech-language pathology assistant licensure.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Tempe
2025-2026 Catalog Year
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
|---|
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
|
The certificate program includes 15 credit hours, including a clinical internship. A minimum of 12 credit hours must be completed at ASU. A minimum grade of "B-" (2.67 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
|
||
|
SHS 402 Clinical Methods and Treatment of Communication Disorders
SHS 402 should be completed prior to the SHS 484: SLPA Certificate internship course.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B-
|
B- | 3 |
|
SHS 470 Developmental Speech and Language Disorders
or
SHS 485 Acquired Speech and Language Disorders
or
SHS 565 Speech and Language Acquisition
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B-
|
B- | 3 |
|
SHS 473 Implementation of Treatment Plans for Individuals with Communication Disorders
This course is only offered in the fall semesters.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B-
|
B- | 3 |
|
SHS 483 Professional Issues and Ethical Considerations for the SLPA
This course is only offered in the spring semesters.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B-
|
B- | 3 |
|
SHS 484 Topic: SLPA Certificate
This course should be completed in the student's final term.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:B-
|
B- | 3 |
|
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
|
Current undergraduate students who have completed at least nine credit hours in speech and hearing science coursework with an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major and "B-" grade or higher in those courses are eligible to apply. Applications are also accepted from students who have completed a bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science or communication disorders from a program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with a major GPA of at least 2.75 (scale is 4.00 = "A").
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
A supplemental application is required for this certificate. Admission is limited because of placement capacity for the required internship experience. See the supplemental application for more information on the application process and deadlines.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Students will implement treatment strategies appropriate to client age and disorder in speech-language therapy sessions.
- Students will apply professional and ethical principles in the practice of speech-language pathology for treatment of individuals with communication disorders.
- Students will understand clinical activities by observing and interviewing speech-language pathologists or audiologists.
Graduates with this certificate are prepared to work with people with communication disorders under the direction and supervision of a speech-language pathologist in schools, clinics and rehabilitation agencies that provide speech and language services.
Coursework and clinical training completed as part of the program also enhance preparation for graduate programs in speech and communication disorders.
ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
College of Health Solutions
|
HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
