Program Overview

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

The Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.

SLPA Certificate Courses

The SLPA Certificate program includes 7 credits of graduate coursework completed in 1 semester via distance learning and internship placement.

• Courses:
  • SLHS 5032: Competencies & Strategies for the SLPA
    • Credits: 3
    • Tuition: $1440
    • Content: This online course covers SLPA roles and responsibilities, scope of practice, ethics, universal health and safety precautions and procedures, patient confidentiality, service delivery, screening, assessment, intervention, data collection, documentation, special populations, assistive technology, cultural-linguistic diversity, reflective practice, and professional development.
  • SLHS 5930: SLPA Internship
    • Credits: 4
    • Tuition: $1920
    • Content: Internship placement with a school-based ASHA-certified SLP for 180 clock hours, including a minimum of 50% supervised provision of 80 hours of direct intervention and a minimum of 100 indirect hours.

Program Details

• The SLPA Certificate program is offered in both fall and spring through CU Continuing Education.
• The program requires 7 credits of graduate coursework completed in 1 semester.
• The program includes distance learning and internship placement.
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from their internship site.
• Out-of-state students are considered if they can arrange their own internship placement.