Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences - Leveling Certificate

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Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences

About the Program

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.

General Certificate Requirements

Certificate requirements for the university can be found on the page below. All students seeking a certificate at the undergraduate level must follow these requirements in addition to the specifc requirements related to the certificate declared.

Requirements for Certificates

Program Requirements

This certificate is a total of 27 credits.
Students must earn a C or better in all required courses to be applied towards the SLHS Leveling Certificate and counted towards the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology prerequisites.

Required Courses: 27 credits

SLHS 2100 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 3200 - Clinical Phonetics 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

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 (ASHA).

Students should also complete 25 hours of guided observation of direct client/patient contact under the supervision of a clinician who holds current ASHA certification, has completed a minimum of 9 months of post-certification and a minimum of 2 hours of professional development in the area of clinical instruction/supervision.

Students may enroll in this course for 1 credit in fulfillment of the 25-hour guided observation requirement.
SLHS 3980 - SLHS Internship/Observation Credits: 1-4

Summary of Requirements

Required Courses	27 credits
Total for the Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences - Leveling Certificate	27 credits