Overview

Our program prepares students to meet the SLPA qualifications set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Oklahoma  Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (OBESPA) so that they can go on to support SLPs in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, and private practice.

 

Our program requires a bachelor's degree to be completed or in progress. Students receive 100 clinical contact clock hours through externships at a variety of clinic centers around Oklahoma. Clock hours can be completed in as little as 1-2 months. 

 

This online program requires __ credits of coursework outlined below, followed by an in-person off-campus internship (practicum). Most online classes meet asynchronously but there may be some synchronous options. Credit from in-person equivalent courses can be applied to the certificate. CDIS majors need only add the practicum credits to complete the certificate with their degree.

 

Curriculum

cr    Courses                                                                                                                        Online offering

3     CDIS 2313: Intro to communication disorders                                               Spring

3     CDIS 2223: Speech and language development                                            Spring

3     CDIS 3313: Phonetics                                                                                             Spring

3     CDIS 3113: Communication disorders in children                                         Fall

                Prereq: 2313 & 2223

3     CDIS 3203: Anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism             Fall

                Prereq: Biol 1111, 1113, or 1114

3     CDIS 4433: Communication disorders in adults                                            Fall

                Prereq: 3203 (can be co-req) & 4423 (can be waived)

3     CDIS 4010: Clinic Practicum for SLPAs                                                             

 

(internship: Fall or later

(in-person internships are arranged by our coordinator and can be done in any US location)

21 credits total

 

In addition, the following general education courses (or their equivalents) are required:

• Biology
• Physics

Admissions

Comprehensive admission requirements for online, freshman, international and readmission students can be found through OSU Undergraduate Admissions. Prospective transfer students can refer to our college credit transfer guides.

 

Cost

Tuition and fee details are available on the OSU Office of the Bursar site.

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Cost estimates do not include textbooks or exam proctoring fees. Cost will vary if coursework is not fully completed online. Active-duty military may qualify for resident tuition rate. Full Disclaimer

 

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