Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisites Online

Are you planning to apply to a graduate program in speech-language pathology (SLP) but need prerequisite courses? Our online leveling courses are designed for:

• Students with bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines entering the field of communication sciences and disorders
• Non-degree-seeking students or visiting students from other North Carolina institutions
• Career changers preparing for graduate SLP programs

Discover the key features and standout moments of our program. From innovative approaches to impactful outcomes, these highlights showcase what makes our initiative unique and effective.

• Courses align with typical prerequisites for master’s degree programs in speech-language pathology
• Affordable tuition for in-state and UNC system students
• Students from other states can enroll
• Supportive faculty with clinical and academic expertise

 Fall 2025 Semester

• CSD 5700: Speech and Language Development (3 credits)
• CSD 5703: Survey of Communication Disorders (2 credits)
• CSD 5710: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (3 credits)

• CSD 5720: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (3 credits)
• CSD 5751: Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)

Spring 2026 Semester

• CSD 5725: Scientific Bases of Speech
• CSD 5752: Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
• CSD 5725: Speech Science (3 credits)
• CSD 5720: Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology (3 credits)

This program is designed for individuals who are passionate, driven, and ready to take the next step in their journey. If you meet the criteria and share our goals, we encourage you to apply.

• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another field
• Students missing communication sciences and disorders (CSD) prerequisites for SLP graduate programs
• Visiting students from other universities in North Carolina

Please Note:

• Non-degree-seeking students may enroll in up to nine (9) graduate credit hours total, typically the equivalent of three courses.
• Students who wish to complete all prerequisite courses at NCCU should consider applying to our three-year master’s program, which includes a leveling year for individuals without a background in communication sciences and disorders.
• Enrollment in these online prerequisite courses does not guarantee or imply admission to the master’s program in speech-language pathology. Admission to the graduate program requires a separate application and review process.

Apply now as a non-degree or visiting student.

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