Speech and Language Foundations Certificate
UCF School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Overview
Children, adolescents, and adults with speech and language disorders are served via a team approach that features a range of professionals. These related disciplines include speech-language pathology, audiology, psychology, medicine, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and general and special education. This certificate is for students in such related disciplines who wish to pursue a special emphasis in foundations of speech and language development. This certificate is designed for undergraduate students who are not majoring or minoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Courses in this certificate will cover the basic principles of articulation, phonology, expressive, and receptive language. Certificates will be awarded only at the time of degree completion.
Why Choose This Program?
- Gain specialized knowledge in speech and language development that complements careers in related fields such as psychology, education, nursing, social work, and allied health professions.
- Build foundational skills in articulation, phonology, and language development to better serve individuals with communication disorders across all age groups.
- Learn principles that support effective teamwork with speech-language pathologists.
Curriculum
- SPA3002 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3)
- SPA3112 - Basic Phonetics (3)
- LIN3713 - Language Science (3)
- LIN3716 - Language Development (3)
Program Contact Information
College of Health Professions and Sciences
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Sciences II (HS2), 101
407-823-4798
csdundergraduate@ucf.edu
Undergraduate Program Director: Punam Desormes