Certificate in Singing Health

Our students are well-prepared to help rehabilitate patients who have sustained vocal injuries.

The singing health specialist certificate provides vocal health and wellness training for music majors and speech-language pathology majors. The program incorporates speech, language and hearing sciences, vocal pedagogy and sports psychology to train speech pathologists to provide specialized support for vocalists and to train singers to promote health and longevity in their careers.

  • Explore strategies for musicians to prevent injury and improve physical functioning.
  • Gain an understanding of the characteristics and treatments of speech disorders.
  • Complete observation hours of voice therapy or voice lesson work.

Learn skills taught by only a handful of music programs in the United States.

Benefit from the College of Music’s faculty-to-student ratio: one faculty member for every eight students.

Join one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country.

Be successful.

Be prepared to boost your career prospects by specializing in an important, relevant area.

 

Work as a singer, musician, speech-language pathologist or music teacher.

 

Join the fast-growing field of speech-language pathologists, projected to grow 18% from 2023–33. 

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a certificate.

Academic Plan & Requirements

Students majoring in music with a focus in vocal music and students majoring in speech-language pathology are eligible to pursue this certificate. Students typically declare the certificate at the start of sophomore year.

Students must complete 14 credits of undergraduate coursework in music and speech, language and hearing sciences. They also must complete five observation hours of voice therapy or voice lesson work per semester.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.