Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences - Leveling Certificate

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This certificate allows students with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than speech, language, hearing sciences (SLHS) to demonstrate completion of a specific sequence of foundational courses required by most graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology.

MSU Denver prerequisites to SLHS 2100, SLHS 2530, and SLHS 3530 will be waived for certificate-seeking students. However, students who lack background in algebra, general biology, and/or English grammar should consider taking recommended prerequisites.

SLHS leveling courses must be taken in a prescribed sequence. Students should contact an SLHS program advisor to obtain a transcript evaluation and more information about registration procedures. Visit the department webpage to schedule an appointment with an SLHS advisor: https://www.msudenver.edu/speech-language-hearing-sciences/

Students must earn a C or better in all required courses to apply towards the SLHS Leveling Certificate.

Required Courses

SLHS 2100 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 3200 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
SLHS 3300 - Principles of Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
SLHS 3530 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 3
SLHS 3600 - Diagnostic Audiology Credits: 3
SLHS 4100 - Language Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
SLHS 4200 - Speech Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
SLHS 4530 - Neural Bases of Communication and Its Disorders Credits: 3
SLHS 4610 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
Total Credits: 30

ASHA Requirements

Students who plan to pursue graduate school in speech-language pathology or audiology should plan on taking additional courses during their undergraduate program. Students must have standalone coursework in a) statistics; b) physics or chemistry; c) biological sciences and d) social/behavioral sciences to meet clinical certification requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.