Designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree outside of speech, language, and hearing sciences, the Speech-Language Pathology Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at Pennsylvania Western University offers a flexible pathway to pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology. Available both in-person and online across any PennWest campus, the program caters to diverse learning preferences and schedules. Whether you aim to earn a post-bac certificate or seek conditional acceptance into the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program, PennWest provides the foundation and support to achieve your professional goals.
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What You'll Study
In the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology, you'll explore foundational subjects essential for a career in speech-language pathology. The curriculum encompasses a variety of topics including phonetics, language acquisition, auditory processes, and speech science. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of communication disorders and their impact on individuals across the lifespan. Through this program, you'll build the necessary knowledge base to pursue graduate studies and advance in the field of speech-language pathology.
24 Credits (8, 3-credit classes) that can be completed in 2 semesters.
Choose between in-person or online formats to align with your lifestyle and commitments.
Foundation courses tailored for non-CSD undergraduates, bridging the gap to advanced studies.
Opportunity for conditional acceptance into the master's program, setting a clear trajectory towards your speech-language pathology career.
The median wage for speech-language pathologists according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Graduates of the Post-Baccalaureate Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Pennsylvania Western University can pursue graduate studies in Speech-Language Pathology . With a graduate degree and certification, graduates can work in diverse settings including schools, private clinics, hospitals, and research facilities.
Under this option, students will earn the certificate only. They can then choose to apply to a graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. If they apply for the PennWest Speech-Language Pathology program, their application will go under full review for consideration. Other universities may have different requirements for post-bac coursework. Minimum admission requirements are consistent with current undergraduate admissions criteria for PennWest.
Application process:
Under this option, students are applying for the Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology at PennWest as a post-bac applicant. If accepted, they would first complete the required post-bac courses. Following successful completion of those courses, the students would then matriculate into the 5-semester MSSLP program. Minimum application requirements are a 3.0 GPA.
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PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
