Communication Sciences & Disorders Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Is this program right for you?
Taught by an outstanding and accessible faculty, and featuring a close-knit cohort, the one-year, accelerated Capstone Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders program from UW–Madison will position you for master’s degree study in communication sciences and disorders.
- Gain a depth of knowledge in the critical field of communication sciences and disorders on top of your undergraduate training in another discipline
- With our accelerated program, complete your certificate in just one year and get ready to continue to a master’s or PhD program
- Interact closely with faculty as you learn about speech, language, voice, and hearing approaches to disorders
- You will also be able to assess and determine treatment in a real-world clinical setting
Education that works for you
Work to identify and treat speech, language, voice, and hearing disorders. The Capstone Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares those with degrees in other fields for master’s degree study in this field.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Commitment
1 year
Tuition
$800 per credit
Format
Face-to-face
Credits
27 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for Fall term.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
International eligibility
Yes
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: June 15, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: June 15, 2026
Fall 2027
- Deadline: June 15, 2027
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Results that work for you
Communication Sciences & Disorders Capstone
$80,200
Market salary in 2021
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What you’ll learn
Gain hands-on experience in speech science with the Communication Sciences & Disorders Capstone program. By working with clients across age groups, you’ll build a strong foundation in speech science and auditory rehabilitation.
- Speech science
- Speech pathology
- Audiology
- Auditory rehabilitation
- Child language disorders assessment and intervention
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