Preparation for Graduate Study in Speech-Language Pathology Certificate

Alana Mantie-Kozlowski, Graduate Program Coordinator
Professional Building, Room 237; Phone 417-836-5368
AlanaMantieKozlowski@MissouriState.edu

Program Description

This certificate is designed for students who already have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than communication sciences and disorders, but who wish to be considered for entry into graduate programs in speech-language pathology. This certificate offers prerequisite coursework needed to apply to the MSU graduate program, though may be suitable for admission consideration to other speech-language pathology graduate programs across the nation. The entire certificate is offered online and can be completed in two semesters once prerequisite coursework is complete.

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
2. A cumulative GPA (of all coursework) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
3. Completion of the following coursework or the equivalent with a grade of C or higher:
   1. Normal Language Acquisition CSD 312
   2. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity CSD 388
   3. Hearing and Speech Science CSD 360