Communication Sciences and Disorders

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Graduate Certificate

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Earn SLPA certification

Become a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) – the helping hand in speech therapy services.

Whether you plan to be an SLPA long-term or become a licensed SLP down the road, this certificate is your steppingstone.

About the speech-language pathology assistant graduate certificate

You can complete the certificate 100% online.

Courses provide basic information related to speech sound disorders, language disorders and other communication disorders seen in typical SLPA employment settings.

The SLPA certificate meets the minimum speech-language pathology technical coursework requirements needed for licensure in Missouri. You'll be able to work under the guidance of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP) and provide support.

Apply online

Apply to this certificate through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections below before you begin.

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