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Description
College of Health and Public Affairs
Department of Communicative Disorders
Graduate Certificate Coordinator: R. Jane Lieberman, HPA-2 101, (407) 823-4793. Email: jlieberm@mail.ucf.edu
Child language disorders are the most prevalent communication disorder served by speech-language pathologists, comprising over 50 percent of the caseload of school-based practitioners. 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 bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.
Application Deadlines
Requirements—12 Credit Hours Minimum
Required Courses—6 Credit Hours
- SPA 6401 Language Disorders in Infants and Toddlers (3 credit hours)
- SPA 6XXX Severe Language-based Reading and Writing Disabilities (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses—6 Credit Hours
Two elective courses are required in communicative disorders or related disciplines. Elective courses must be selected in consultation with the student's adviser.
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