Program Information

The Speech-Language Pathology Certificate program is for students who are working toward or have obtained an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in any field and wish to become speech-language pathology assistants or complete prerequisite coursework to apply to graduate school to obtain a master’s degree to practice as a speech-language pathologist. Speech-language pathology has a projected 25% job growth over the next ten years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics which means that SLPs and SLPAs are in demand. Speech-language pathology is #4 in the US News and World Report’s 2021 Best Health Care Jobs.

Degree Information

Degree: Undegraduate Certificate in Speech-Language Pathology

Contact Information

Dr. Debra Burnett
Telephone: (413) 748-3633
E-Mail: dburnett3@springfield.edu

Program Requirements (18 credits)

• CMDS 101 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
• CMDS 259 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
• CMDS 353 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech/Hearing Mechanisms Credits: 3
• CMDS 368 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders Credits: 3
• CMDS 456 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
• CMDS 483 - Language Disorders in Children Credits: 3

Optional Selectives

Students applying for the ASHA SLPA may complete their clinical field work and additional training requirements within a College course; they can also do this independently. Graduate programs in speech-language pathology are variable in their requirements for graduate admission. These elective options would allow students the ability to tailor coursework to their programs of interest.  Each is 3-credit and is not required to be taken to earn the certificate.

• CMDS 355 - Introduction to Audiology Credits: 3
• CMDS 363 - Speech and Hearing Science Credits: 3
• CMDS 457 - Clinical Procedures for Communication Disorders Credits: 3
• CMDS 462 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
• CMDS 486 - Clinical Practicum Credits: 3-6