The program requires 12 courses (36 units), which are designed in a two-year sequence. Students will be able to finish the program within two years if they are available to complete three courses per semester at the limited times they are offered. Therefore, being a student in this program requires you to have an open and flexible schedule during the week to take the courses in person at the CSUSB San Bernardino campus.
1. ENG 3310. Child Language and Literacy Development (3)
2. ENG 5210. Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3)
3. ENG 5220. Language and Speech Science (3)
4. ENG 5250. Child Language Disorders (3)
5. ENG 5260. Phonetics and Phonology (3)
6. ENG 5290. Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3)
7. ENG 5520. Methods and Procedures in Speech-language Pathology (3)
8. ENG 5530. Fluency and Speech Sound Disorders (3)
9. ENG 5540. Neurology and Neurogenic Communication Disorders (3)
10. ENG 5550. Voice Disorders (3)
11. ENG 5560. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
12. ENG 5570. Audiology and Audiometry (3)
ASHA Basic Science Courses
Please note that if you are planning to apply for a Master’s degree program in speech-language pathology or communication sciences and disorders, you must also have completed General Education (GE) coursework in four areas. These courses are often referred to as ASHA Basic Science Courses (Biological, Physical, and Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Statistics). If you have not completed them already, you may take these courses prior to starting the certificate program. Otherwise, they will be added to your Certificate program coursework. See below and read the ASHA Prerequisite Course Content Areas Related to SLP Certification Standards for more information.
What courses meet the ASHA Basic Science Requirements?
Biological Sciences: Biology is the study and characterization of living organisms and the investigation of the science behind living things. Courses in the following areas would meet this requirement: anatomy, biophysics, cell and molecular biology, computational biology, ecology and evolution, environmental biology, forensic biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biosciences, natural science, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, neurobiology, physiology, veterinary science, and zoology.
Physical Sciences: Physical Science is an encompassing term for the branches of natural science that study non-living systems. ASHA now requires a course in chemistry or physics to meet this requirement.
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Social/behavioral science is the branch of science concerned with society and human behaviors. Courses in the following areas would meet this requirement: psychology, sociology, anthropology, or public health.
Statistics: A stand-alone course in statistics is required. Any course with statistics as the primary topic may be used to meet this requirement (the course does not need to be from a math department). Research methodology courses in communication sciences and disorders may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Course Schedule
The courses in the Certificate program are planned in a two-year sequence, with classes offered at limited days and times. The draft course schedule is given below (days & times TBD). If you are accepted into the program, you will meet with the program director one-on-one to plan your schedule, including any GE requirements. The courses are offered in-person at the San Bernardino campus.
| Course Number | Course Name and Description |
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ENG 3310 |
Child Language and Literacy Development Examination of how children acquire language and literacy. Attends to linguistic, cognitive, and social factors shaping children's acquisition processes. |
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ENG 5210 |
Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Survey of various language and communication disorders. Offers an overview of the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. |
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ENG 5220 |
Language and Speech Science Introduction to dimensions of speech and language relevant to communicative disorders. Particular emphasis on articulatory, perceptual, and acoustic properties of speech sounds, and principles of language analysis. |
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ENG 5250 |
Child Language Disorders Overview of child language disorders associated with specific language impairment, autism spectrum disorder, brain injuries, and other genetic and environmental factors. Discusses assessment and intervention approaches for children. |
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ENG 5260 |
Phonetics and Phonology Study of speech sounds and sound patterns, with particular emphases on broad and narrow phonetic transcription; acoustic analysis of vowels, consonants, prosody and voice quality; and examination of sociophonetic variation. |
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ENG 5290 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, including processes of respiration, phonation, articulation, resonance and hearing. |
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ENG 5520 |
Methods and Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology Overview of the procedures and issues involved in speech-language pathology practice, and research methods including study design, measurement, and evaluation of clinical data. |
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ENG 5530 |
Fluency and Speech Sound Disorders Etiologies, characteristics, assessment and treatment of stuttering, phonological and articulation disorders. |
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ENG 5540 |
Neurology and Neurogenic Communication Disorders Overview of the relationship between the brain and language. Covers the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of speech, language, hearing and swallowing and the characteristics and assessment of neurogenic language disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, and apraxia. |
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ENG 5550 |
Introduction to Voice Disorders Introduction to the etiology, symptomatology, and clinical assessment of functional and organic voice disorders in children and adults. Reviews the anatomy and physiology of normal voice production. Considers multicultural issues. |
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ENG 5560 |
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Speech-Language Pathology Theory and research in cultural and linguistic diversity in the context of speech-language pathology. Discussion of typical and atypical bilingual and second language acquisition, and service delivery for diverse clients. |
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ENG 5570 |
Audiology and Audiometry Examination of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism. Nature of the acoustic stimulus, hearing disorders, problems of the hard of hearing, and pure-tone audiometry. |