Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

    Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

    Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

    The Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University is a Full Time Certificate program offered at the university's main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 1 year. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 30, 2027.

    About Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

    The purpose of the undergraduate certificate in SLHS is to allow students with at least 48 college credits in another field/discipline to gain basic knowledge in the field of speech, language and hearing science. The certificate will provide common course prerequisites for graduate programs in either Speech Language Pathology or Audiology and may be offered in either virtual or in person format. Additional electives are available as needed to meet individualized needs. Students are advised to confirm the specific requirements of any graduate programs they are interested in attending.

    Admission Requirements:

    "¢    At least 48 college credits
    "¢    2.5 overall GPA

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

    Entry Requirements

    1. Copy of passport identification page
    2. Proof of English language proficiency*
    3. Transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary schools attended or are attending, including diplomas, examination results, mark sheets and certificates.* Unofficial transcripts and other academic documents are acceptable for admission decision-making. Uploaded documents will show as received only AFTER an admissions counselor has completed the evaluation. 

      The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (I3S) may accept credential evaluation reports from certain credential evaluation services to make admission decision at Western Michigan University for undergraduate and graduate international admissions. Although it is not required, we strongly encourage submission of evaluation reports to expedite application processing and decision-making. Admitted and enrolled students are required to send your official high school or university transcripts and proof of degree before the beginning of the second semester of your studies.

      Following are the evaluation agencies that you may use to get your transcripts evaluated:

      World Education Services: www.wes.org
      Educational Credential Evaluators: www.ece.org
      Academic Evaluation Services: www.academicevaluations.org
      Global Credential Evaluators: www.gceus.com
      Spantran: The Evaluation Company: www.spantran.com
    4. $100 non-refundable application fee
    5. Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance. Proof of sufficient funds is a bank statement in your own name for cost of attendance. If the bank statement is not in your own name, then additionally provide a letter signed by your financial sponsor indicating that they will pay your cost of attendance.

    *Official documents are those sent directly to International & Student Scholar Services (I3S) from the issuing institution or testing agency. Hand-carried transcripts will be accepted if in a sealed envelope from the institution. Documents sent by the student cannot be accepted as official.

    If any documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document. 

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 71

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

    Application Fee 100

    How to Apply for Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University

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    Certificate in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    Western Michigan University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen

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