Description
Comprising more than 50 percent of the caseload of school-based practitioners, child language disorders are the most prevalent communication disorder served by speech language pathologists. The Graduate Certificate in Child Language Disorders provides prospective and practicing speech-language pathologists with advanced knowledge and skills to manage children with language disorders.
Admission
- Admission is open to those with a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Students cannot count any courses from a previous graduate degree program or certificate toward the completion of this certificate.
- An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts of all graduate course work must be submitted.
- Applicants must apply online.
Application Due Dates
U.S. Applicants
Students must have their application and all supporting documents submitted by the appropriate deadline listed below.
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Graduate Certificate in Child Language Disorders | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
Requirements
Minimum Hours Required for Certificate—12 Credit Hours
Required Courses—6 Credit Hours
- SPA 6401 Language Disorders in Infants and Toddlers (3 credit hours)
- SPA 6843 Severe Language-based Reading and Writing Disabilities (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses—6 Credit Hours
Two elective courses are required in Communication Sciences and Disorders or related disciplines. Elective courses must be selected in consultation with the Graduate Coordinator and an academic adviser.
Contact Info
Linda I. Rosa-Lugo, Ed.D., Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-4798
lrosa@mail.ucf.edu