Gain a Strong Foundation for Your Speech-Language Pathology Career
Calvin’s Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations provides the introductory knowledge and academic preparation you need for master’s-level study and a future career in speech pathology and audiology.
Our 100% online curriculum introduces the principles of speech, language, and hearing in a flexible format. You will study topics like anatomy and physiology, phonetics, and child language development. After finishing the program, you will be prepared to pursue advanced study in a program like Calvin’s online Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology.
Program Highlights
- 100% online coursework
- Expert faculty
- 8-week courses
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- Total cost: $15,360
- Three start dates per year
- Up to three transfer credits accepted
- Faith-based approach to learning
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Gain Relevant Knowledge for Your Next Step
- Take courses taught by faculty who are published in peer-reviewed journals and who present research at industry conferences.
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, inclusive analysis, and communication skills.
The curriculum in the online Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations focuses on understanding and articulating the relationship between receptive and expressive communication. Through six courses, you’ll study how humans learn a language, learn how to transcribe speech sounds, and discover the impact of hearing on speech, language, and reading development.
To earn the Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations, we require that students earn a 3.0 overall GPA for the six courses.
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Careers and Outcomes
Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue master’s studies in speech-language pathology, which will provide the entry-level education needed to practice in the field.
Admissions Details
We’ve designed our application process to be quick and easy so that you can get on track to meeting your educational goals sooner. If you have questions or need guidance along the way, our expert enrollment team is here to help.
Here’s what you need to apply:
- Completed online application
- Completed or in-progress bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts sent to Calvin University
- No GRE scores required
- No minimum GPA for admission
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Calvin offers classes starting at three times during the year. See the academic calendar at https://calvin.edu/academic-calendar . Your application to the certificate program must be completed at least one week prior to starting your first course. Contact us at 616-200-4403 if you have questions about which courses are being offered and their start dates. varies. Start your application today.
Calvin University requires that students earn a 3.0 overall GPA for the six courses to earn the Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations. You can start your application now.
Yes, the Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations may accept up to three transfer credits from previous academic experience.
No, prior work experience is not required for admission.