Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders

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Program: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Degree awarded: Certificate
Total credit hours: 39
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Clinical practicum at Thiel’s on-campus Center for Speech-Language Services enables students to apply theory to practice at the undergraduate level.

About the Communication Sciences and Disorders Certificate

Thiel’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders was designed to help those who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a different field. Our program provides a solid foundation for those interested in pursuing an advanced degree in speech-language pathology at Thiel College. Upon completion, students will:

Demonstrate understanding of speech and hearing science principles including anatomy, physiology, and neuroanatomy.
Establish an understanding of normal speech development and function across the lifespan including hearing, feeding, and swallowing.
Display an understanding of normal language development and function across the lifespan including cognition and literacy.
Report their understanding of the role of cultural linguistic differences in normal communication.
Use state-of-the-art equipment that will help you get ready for your future career.
Display professional writing skills for entry into a graduate program or workforce.

Communication Sciences & Disorders Post-Baccalaureate Curriculum

At Thiel College, students complete 39 hours of CSD courses, including courses in the nature and development of language, sign language, speech and hearing science, and neuroscience disorders and diseases.

Visit our Academic Catalog (2025-2026) for course listings.

Clubs & Organizations

It's easy to get involved on campus! Joining a student club or organization is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience. A communication sciences and disorders major might be interested in the following clubs and orgs:

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
Sigma Xi (Scientific Research Society)
Beta Beta Beta (National Biology Honorary)
Nu Rho Psi (National Neuroscience Honorary)

Visit our Campus Life page to see a full list of student clubs and organizations.

Alumni & Careers

Thiel College graduates with a degree in speech-language pathology are in demand! Our post-baccalaureate certificate sets you on a path to working in a variety of fields such as:

Educational facilities
Hospitals
Nonresidential health care facilities
Residential health care facilities
Private practice

Thiel graduates have gone on to pursue rewarding careers as speech and language pathologists, teachers and clinical assistants. Jackson Memorial Hospital (Miami, FL), Chardon High School (Chardon, OH), Blue Cross of Western PA (Pittsburgh, PA), Mercer Co. Behavioral Health Commission (Sharon, PA), Good Samaritan Hospital Home Care (Goshen, NY), and Frederick County Public Schools (Frederick, MD) are among the many employers hiring Thiel graduates.

Learn More About Thiel’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Becoming a speech-language pathologist requires a combination of education and practical experience because the field demands not only theoretical knowledge about communication disorders but also the ability to apply that knowledge in real-world situations by assessing clients, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions effectively, which can only be fully developed through supervised clinical practice. Thiel’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Communication Sciences & Disorders combines a comprehensive curriculum and hands-on learning opportunities give students a transformative education.

The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential, distance) at Thiel College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, (800) 498-2071 or (301) 296-5700.