Academic Programs

To hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) you must have a graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in audiology; speech-language pathology; speech, language, and hearing science; or an allied discipline. State licensure boards for audiologists and speech-language pathologists may require the CCC, or its equivalent, or waive certain requirements for CCC holders.

If you are an undergraduate and already know you want to go on to graduate school in audiology; speech-language pathology; or speech, language, and hearing science, you may want to look into graduate programs in communication sciences and disorders.

Planning for Entry into Graduate Schools in Communication Sciences and Disorders
See tips on improving your chances of getting accepted into graduate school.

Considering and Preparing for a PhD?
Selected resources for getting started and working toward the PhD.

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News and Events

HES and EdFind Have Been Launched!

The Higher Education Data System (HES) is a collaborative effort of ASHA, CAPCSD, and CAA to facilitate comprehensive and consistent data collection and dissemination. Survey completion is critical to ensure all programs are reflected in reports and trends analysis in CSD. Program data and characteristics submitted via the HES will appear in EdFind , the new online search engine for academic programs. EdFind replaces ASHA's online Grad Guide and allows students and others to search for and learn about academic programs in CSD. For more information, please contact us at hes@asha.org.

Graduate Programs

CAA Accredited and Candidate Programs

The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) is the entity within ASHA authorized to accredit graduate education programs for the professions of audiology and speech-language pathology. Master's degree programs in speech-language pathology and clinical doctoral programs in audiology that prepare individuals to enter independent professional practice are eligible to be reviewed by the CAA.

The CAA's list is continually updated and is the only official Web list. The CAA is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of any accredited status representations on any other listing or Web site. Programs, degrees, or other information are listed here only after satisfactory completion of the CAA accreditation or candidacy process. Accreditation status is included on EdFind search results.

You may access the complete list of accredited and candidate programs by accessing the CAA's Web pages; a hard copy of the official list of CAA-accredited education programs in audiology and speech-language pathology is available by request by contacting ASHA's Action Center at actioncenter@asha.org.

Clinical Doctoral Programs

Information About Clinical Doctoral Programs in Audiology

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about post-baccalaureate and post-master's clinical degree programs in audiology.

Distance Education

You can search for a list of CSD programs that offer courses and/or degrees via Distance Education using EdFind, ASHA's new online search engine. Simply check the box for "distance education availability."

Historically Black Institutions and Minority/Bilingual Emphasis Programs

You can search for a list of CSD programs located in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and those with a multicultural or bilingual emphasis using EdFind, ASHA's new online search engine. Simply check the box to "Include only Historically Black Colleges and Universities" and/or "Include only programs with multicultural/bilingual emphasis."

Related Resources

Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders
If you want further information about undergraduate, professional (graduate), and doctoral-level programs in communication sciences and disorders, visit the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders Web site.

National Academy of Preprofessional Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (NAPP)
NAPP represents undergraduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. Member institutions must be approved by state and regional or national accreditation agencies, must have audiology and speech-language pathology as identifiable units within the institution, and must not offer graduate-level training programs in audiology or speech-language pathology.