Graduate Certificate Communication Disorders in Multilingual/Multicultural Populations at Arizona State University

If you are a student in the Master of Science program in communication disorders, the certificate program in communication disorders in multilingual/multicultural populations is designed for you. The program provides you with expanded coursework in issues related to culturally and linguistically diverse populations. In addition to specialized academic courses, the program offers you clinical experience in community-based settings and engagement in community-centered, interprofessional projects.

Faculty: College of Health Solutions  |  Department: School of Clinical Health Sciences  |  Duration: 17 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

17 credit hours including the required applied project course (SHS 593) Required Core (10 credit hours) SHS 524 Counseling in Communication Disorders (2) SHS 570 Communication Disorders and Multicultural Populations (2) SHS 586 Language Essentials for Teaching Reading (2) SHS 588 Bilingual Language Acquisition (2) SHS 597 Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology (2) Other Requirement (5 credit hours) SHS 584 Clinical Internship (5) Culminating Experience (2 credit hours) SHS 593 Applied Project (2) Additional Curriculum Information The culminating experience is an applied, community-based project that builds depth of knowledge.

Career pathways

Employers in many settings value professionals who are equipped to work with diverse populations. A graduate with this certificate can advance their career options as a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist.

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