Graduate Certificate in Vocology Online
Gain marketable skills to broaden your career opportunities as a voice professional with our online Graduate Certificate in Vocology.
Program Overview
Expand your professional opportunities with the online Graduate Certificate in Vocology
Vocology is the study and practice of voice habilitation. The Vocology Certificate at Lamar University provides cutting-edge theoretical and practical knowledge while giving you a more marketable skillset. The Vocology Certificate has wide-ranging benefits if you are looking to improve your professional opportunities, such as tenure in a university setting or as a speech pathologist.
This vocology program is the only one of its kind online. The curriculum gives you a strong foundation in acoustics, the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, and the ability to analyze and interpret information. The coursework includes essential knowledge about voice production and enables you to be an exceptional collaborator with interdisciplinary professionals.
LU has historically strong programs in music and speech and the hearing sciences, as well as trained faculty specialists. Members of our Vocology faculty are also members of the Pan American Vocology Association.
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Members of our Vocology faculty are also members of the Pan American Vocology Association. PAVA fosters the field of vocology through the creation and development of professional standards and credentials in voice habilitation while promoting the enhancement of established credentials.
Tuition
Take advantage of our affordable tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Vocology online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| Vocology Cert | $342 | $6,148 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
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Calendar
Choose the start date that best fits your schedule
Our Graduate Certificate in Vocology online features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/17/23 | 7/27/23 | 8/3/23 | 8/10/23 | 10/9/23 |
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Admissions
Check out the requirements for the online Graduate Certificate in Vocology
The Graduate Certificate in Vocology online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Official Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
- Submit transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended
- Submit all required supplemental application materials. This includes:
- Two letters of recommendation
- A detailed CV
- A personal statement that can be in a .doc/.pdf format or a video vile/YouTube link that highlights your professional experience and details your professional goals within the field of vocology
Courses
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Students are required to complete 18 hours of coursework for the online Vocology Certificate.
