Graduate Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology

Complete the leveling courses required for application to master's programs in speech language pathology with the online Graduate Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology.

This certificate is designed for students who finished a bachelor's degree in another area and are now interested in pursuing graduate work in speech-language pathology. It is well suited to professionals who are seeking to change careers, recent graduates, and other potential students. Completion of the certificate will prepare you to apply to most master's degree programs in speech language pathology, including the University of Georgia's master's program.

The certificate requires seven online courses totaling 18 semester hours of graduate-level coursework. Students may complete all seven courses, or they may enroll only in those courses that are required to gain entrance into the master's program of their choice.

Students applying to The University of Georgia for the Online Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology must be accepted by the Graduate School. To be considered for admission to the this program, students meet the following minimum requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from any institution accredited by the proper regional accrediting association
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.80
• Students applying to the graduate school for non-degree status are not required to take entrance exams or to submit test scores and letters of recommendation.
• Non-Degree Application Checklist
• UGA Graduate School Application – Submit to the Graduate School online. Application fee applies.
• Transcripts – Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
• Statement of Intent – Submit in the Non-Degree Statement of Intent section of your application with the Graduate School. A succinct statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals, and indicate their intent for the Online Certificate in Pre-Professional Speech Language Pathology in their statement.
• Test Scores – International applicants who did not earn their undergraduate degree at an English speaking school must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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