Certificate in Multicultural and Bilingual SLHS

Program Overview

Multicultural and Bilingual Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (Certificate)

Overview

The Certificate in Multicultural and Bilingual Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is designed for students pursuing a clinical graduate degree in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology or a research doctorate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. The program provides training in evidence-based methods of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of multilingual children and adults with speech, language, and hearing impairment.

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness

Minimum Credit Units

• 9 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Science

Degree

• Graduate Certificate

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements for Certificates:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 2.75 based on a 4.0 scale for Certificate applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.