Description
The Graduate Certificate in Multicultural/Multilingual Speech-Language Pathology provides prospective and practicing speech-language pathologists with the knowledge and skills to evaluate and treat individuals with communication disorders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. As the demographic profile of the U.S. population becomes more diverse, speech-language pathologists must become more knowledgeable and responsive to the communication needs of children and adults in our community.
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
| Program(s) | Fall Priority | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| Graduate Certificate in Multicultural/Multilingual Speech-Language Pathology | Jul 15 | Dec 1 | Apr 15 |
Requirements
Minimum Hours Required for Certificate—12 Credit Hours
Required Courses—9 Credit Hours
- SPA 5473 Multicultural Aspects of Communication Differences and Disorders (3 credit hours)
- SPA 6474 Assessment and Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
- SPA 6475 Management of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations (3 credit hours)
Elective Course—3 Credit Hours
One elective is required in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline, such as anthropology, communication, educational foundations, exceptional education, counselor education, early childhood education, sociology, social work, foreign languages, and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The elective course 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