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Preparation Leading to the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
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Students may complete the academic and clinical practice requirements leading to the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-Sp) or to the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) given by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The certificate requires a master's degree and a professional doctorate for audiology and specialized clinical experiences. The applicant must pass a national examination in the area for which the certificate is sought and complete a Clinical Fellowship (following approval of academic coursework and clinical practica). Consult an adviser in the area in which certificate is desired.
Preparation Leading to the Professional Certificate from the Council on Education of the Deaf
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Students may complete the academic and practica requirements
leading to the Professional Certificate given by the Council on Education of the Deaf. The Professional Certificate requires a specific pattern of courses and teaching experiences. Consult an adviser in the Program for Education of the Deaf for more information. Education of the Deaf is a graduate level program.
Preparation Leading to State Licensure in Speech Pathology or Audiology
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Students may complete the academic and clinical practicum
requirements leading to California State Licensure in Speech Pathology or in Audiology, a legal requirement for all individuals professionally employed in non-public school settings and some public school settings. The Speech Pathology and Audiology Examining Committee which operates within the California State Board of Medical Quality Assurance requires a master's degree or equivalent in communicative disorders in the area (Speech Pathology or Audiology) in which the license is to be granted, 300 clock hours of supervised clinical experience, a national examination, and nine months of full-time supervised work experience (Required Professional Experience). For audiology, the fourth year externship satisfies the required professional experience. Most Licensure and ASHA Certification requirements may be fulfilled concurrently. Consult an adviser in the area in which licensure is desired for specific information.
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology Certificate
