Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


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Communication disorders can arise in childhood, manifest in adulthood, or be caused by trauma. Students in this certificate program will explore the broad scope of history, etiology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical skills pertaining to the role of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

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College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


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What Can I Do with a Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance?

This program, presented in conjunction with the College of Health Professions, offers classes in Speech-Language Pathology Assistance (SLPA) completely online. The SLPA certificate meets the minimum technical coursework requirements recommended by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students must recognize that an academic certificate awarded by NAU following completion of required academic credits is not a license to practice as a speech language pathologist-assistant.  

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of Health and Human Services

Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 21
Some online/blended coursework Required

Purpose Statement

The overall purpose of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Undergraduate Certificate is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills that will prepare them to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the screening and treatment of communication disorders.  Courses provide students with a foundational knowledge of the role of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in the screening and treatment of communication disorders.  Courses provide instruction in the development of communication in children, phonetics, professionalism, ethics, scope of practice for the SLPA, methods of screening for speech, language, and hearing disorders and in following written protocols designed to remediate individual communication disorders.

Completion of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Undergraduate Certificate is not a license to practice as a SLPA.  However, students who complete the certificate will have the necessary coursework to complete clinical practicum experiences and apply for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant license in Arizona as well as other states where licensing is available.  Licensing requirements vary by state.

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Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


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Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Undergraduate Certificate


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