Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University

International students can study the Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University on the WWU - Bellingham campus in Bellingham , United States of America. This Graduate Certificate degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the WWU - Bellingham campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 27, 2026.

About Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers a post-baccalaureate program for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Such students currently hold a degree outside the discipline of speech, language, and hearing science or those who hold a CSD degree that was completed five or more years ago. This program is designed to prepare such students for graduate-level study in speech-language pathology or audiology. The program is a 4-quarter lockstep program beginning fall quarter. Courses are taken sequentially through the year, including summer quarter.

The program is administered by the Outreach and Continuing Education division of Western Washington University and is self-supporting with a tuition rate that differs from that of regularly enrolled undergraduate students. It is important to note that acceptance into this post-baccalaureate program does not guarantee admission to the graduate program. Completion of the Western Washington University post-baccalaureate program qualifies students for consideration for admission to our master's program in Speech-Language Pathology or similar graduate programs in other universities.

Why Consider a Post-Baccalaureate in Communication Sciences and Disorders?

Disciplines

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts

You are required to upload a scanned or electronically generated unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution attended as part of the application. Provide a copy of your diploma if your transcript does not list the degree awarded.

If you are admitted, a final, official transcript from each institution is still required before you can enroll. If your undergraduate degree is still in progress, please upload current transcripts at the time of application. If you are admitted and choose to attend WWU, you will be required to submit a final official transcript showing the award of the bachelor's degree prior to registration.

Documents must be issued within the last two years at the time of application.
To be considered official, transcripts must be in sealed envelopes prepared by the university or college; attested / certified copies prepared by the institution may be accepted if originals cannot be provided by the institution.
All transcripts and diplomas must be translated into English by the institution, Ministry of Education (or equivalent), or an accredited agency.

Credential Evaluation

This is NOT in lieu of official transcripts, but an additional requirement.

If your degree was earned outside the US or Canada, submit an official course-by-course credential evaluation. We accept both WES evaluations (standard course-by-course or ICAP), and Educational Perspectives evaluations through the CertiFile Certified Credential Attachment service.
- Note: If you choose to submit a WES evaluation, we recommend the ICAP product, because it includes verified copies of your official transcripts and eliminates the need to provide a separate official transcript to our office if you are admitted and choose to attend WWU.
- Please see Certifile Order Process for detailed information about ordering a degree evaluation through the CertiFile service.
You must have earned, or must be in the process of earning the equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree prior to beginning the graduate program.
The degree-granting institution must be recognized by the Ministry of Education (or equivalent) in the country where the degree was earned.

Please contact the Graduate School office if you have questions or need clarification on these requirements. Applications cannot be sent to the department for admission consideration until all required documents are received.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 86

Tuition and Fee Information for Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University

Most materials, including unofficial transcripts, your statement of purpose, and writing samples (if required), are required to be uploaded at the time you submit your application. Preparing them in advance will expedite your process.

If you have questions about the application, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance. Our staff is available Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Pacific Time), at (360) 650-3170 or [email protected].

Graduate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate at Western Washington University

Western Washington University

United States of America, Bellingham