Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
Post-Secondary Certificate - Speech Language Pathology Assistant
- This certificate requires a minimum grade of C for all required courses.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| CSD 110 | Foundations of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 205 | Clinical Application and Observations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | 2 |
| CSD 210 | Speech & Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 320 | Clinical Phonetics | 3 |
| CSD 330 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Swallowing Mechanism | 3 |
| CSD 345 | Developmental Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 365 | Acquired Communication and Swallowing Disorders | 3 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Hours | |
| CSD 110 | Foundations of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 320 | Clinical Phonetics | 3 |
| CSD 330 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Swallowing Mechanism | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSD 210 | Speech & Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 345 | Developmental Communication Disorders | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer | ||
| CSD 205 | Clinical Application and Observations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology | 2 |
| CSD 365 | Acquired Communication and Swallowing Disorders | 3 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Updated Autumn 2025
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Sessions are 8 weeks long for Fall and Spring. Sessions are 7 or 8 weeks long for Summer.