, variance of pitch; and voice,
includingaeromechanical components of respiration. The
components of languageinclude: phonology, manipulating sound
according to the rules of a language;morphology,
states. Since January 2006, the 2005 Standards and
!mplementation "rocedures for the #ertificate of #linical
#ompetence in Speech$%anguage "athology guidelines given &y
The 'merican Speech$%anguage$(earing 'ssociation )'S('*
have determined the +ualification re+uirements to o&tain
Speech$%anguage "athology #linical ,ello-ship. ,irst,
individuals must o&tain an undergraduate degree, -hich may &e
master.s program in speech$language pathology. /any graduate
programs -ill allo- course-or0 a&sent in undergraduate study to
&e completed during graduate -or0. Some states licensure
regulations differ. The #ertificate of #linical #ompetence )###* is
granted after the clinical fello-ship year )#,1*, -hen the
individual provides services under the supervision of an
e2perienced and licensed S%". 'fter a ### in Speech$%anguage
"athology is a-arded, continuing education is re+uired every
three years to maintain certification.
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"ost$master.s graduate
study for a Speech$%anguage "athologist may consist of
academic, research, and clinical practice. ' doctoral degree )"h.6
or Speech$%anguage "athology 6octorate* is currently optional
for clinicians -ishing to serve the pu&lic. Speech$%anguage
"athology #ompetencies