Communication Sciences and Disorders - Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Earning certificates can earn you more.
The online, asynchronous Communication Sciences and Disorders Post-Baccalaureate Certificate provides the perfect pathway to pursue your dream career in speech-language pathology or audiology. If you have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field, this flexible certificate program will give you the prerequisite knowledge and skills to apply to top master's programs in these high-demand healthcare professions. Take the first leap towards an exciting new career helping people of all ages improve their communication abilities and quality of life.
Why UW-Whitewater Online?
- Asynchronous program lets you learn day or night
- Attend part-time or full-time
- Affordable tuition
- Optional seminar walking students through the application process for speech language pathology or audiology graduate programs
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No requirements to come to campus.
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Complete courses asynchronously and part time.
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Communication Sciences and Disorders - Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The online post-baccalaureate certificate in Communication Sciences and Disorders is a 32-credit program. The certificate's courses follow a prescribed sequence for either one year full-time or two years part-time. Full-time and part-time students begin coursework in the fall semester.
View the full year course plan for more details. For a comprehensive overview of the program structure and required courses, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog.
To qualify for admission to the online certificate program, you must have completed an undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in undergraduate studies, and meet admission criteria.
Here is the step-by-step process you can expect:
- Complete the Universities of Wisconsin Online Application as a transfer student and make sure to state that you have already earned a bachelor’s degree.
- Apply to the communication sciences and disorders major and state that you only want the post-bac certificate.
- Apply by July 1 for a fall start date. Applications received after July 1 will be considered on an individual basis.
- Contact comdis@uww.edu to meet with an advisor to confirm a post-bac course plan based on a review of your transcript and to gain permission to enroll in courses.
If you do not meet the admission criteria, please email us to determine if you could be admitted on a contingent basis.
International students must meet additional criteria and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for information and assistance.
After you complete grad school, career paths for students who earn the communication sciences and disorders online post-baccalaureate certificate or a second bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders include employment as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist or working with children in an educational setting such as a K-12 school.
Speech-language pathology consistently ranks in U.S. News and World Report’s top-10 list for most satisfying careers. Speech-language pathologists are consistently in demand and enjoy a median annual salary of $70K in Wisconsin.
The online bachelor's program at UW-Whitewater is a superior value at $425 USD per credit for the 2025-26 academic year. This tuition rate applies to Wisconsin residents, out-of-state and international students who have declared an online bachelor's major. Non-major classes are charged at the standard resident/non-resident level. Visit the Tuition and Fees webpage for complete information.
Course materials
Textbook rental is included in the cost of tuition for many courses through the University Bookstore's Textbook Rental program.
Financial aid
While the certificate program is not eligible for financial aid, students who choose to earn a second degree in the form of a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders, which requires 38 credits, may be eligible for financial aid.
This option involves two credits of experiential learning (internship, research, independent study). The degree can be completed in two semesters with a summer class or by requesting an overload (more than 18 credits) schedule.
Since funds are limited, priority for aid is based on financial need and how promptly applications are filed. To find out, or if you have other financial aid questions, contact the financial aid staff person assigned to you or try uwwfao@uww.edu or 262-472-1130.
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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your existing certificate coursework.
Transfer up to 12-credits of your certificate coursework towards the master's degree, saving you time and money.
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