Recent Graduate With Vocology Certificate

Hear about a recent graduate's experience while taking the online vocology certificate.

Purpose of Vocology Certificate Program

The purpose of the vocology certificate program is to train vocologists. Our program includes a cutting-edge theoretical and applied curriculum, which places our students on the forefront of this emerging, relevant field. This innovative program connects speech science, speech anatomy and physiology, vocal performance pedagogy, instrumentation and vocal habilitation through interdisciplinary efforts.

Lamar University is uniquely suited to offer this certificate because of our historically strong programs in music and speech and hearing sciences, faculty who are trained specialists in our curriculum and our Voice Lab and Vocology Clinic.

What You Will Learn

The Vocology Certificate program allows students to acquire foundational knowledge of:

• Acoustics
• Anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism
• Correlate physiology to auditory perception
• Analyze and interpret information
• Incorporate this knowledge into their own intervention/teaching

While qualified vocologists may not require or use stroboscopic equipment in their practice/studio, this coursework provides essential practical knowledge about voice production and enables them to be exceptional collaborators with interdisciplinary professionals.

Courses and Curriculum

Courses toward the Lamar University vocology certificate are offered online with annual enrollment. This format offers both domestic and international students flexibility regarding their finances and schedule, enabling students to proceed at their own pace.

Students can receive graduate-level credit in either music or in speech and hearing sciences and all courses in the certificate program are accredited by Lamar University. The established curriculum includes

• Speech anatomy and physiology
• Speech and voice science
• Instrumental analysis of voice
• Auditory perceptual training
• Pedagogy of performance
• Literature of vocology
• Speaking and performing voice habilitation

Coursework Timeframe

Lamar University's Graduate Vocology Certificate Program was designed especially for working professionals in the field of voice. This fully online, 18 credit-hour certificate (8 total courses) is internationally accessible and flexible with both Fast Track and Flex Track options as well as a Vocology à la carte option.

Fast Track to Vocology: Our accelerated option to obtain the Graduate Vocology Certificate. This option allows our students to take two, 8-week courses concurrently during each part of term in both the Fall and Spring semesters, which means you'll earn the Certificate in one academic year (9 months).

Flex Track to Vocology: Our flexible option to obtain the Graduate Vocology Certificate. This option allows our students to take one course at a time, with consideration of pre-requisites, and gives them the flexibility to complete the coursework within 5 years. Please note that students cannot take a pause of more than one semester in between courses or readmission to the program is necessary.

Vocology à la carte: Our individual course option was designed for established professionals in one area of voice that would like concentrated and supported education in another area of voice/Vocology to bolster their clinical and/or pedagogical skillset and/or credentials.

How to Apply

The application for the vocology certificate program is available through our website. Applications are now being accepted for the fall semester admissions cycle only. We do not offer admission during the spring or summer semesters. Please see LU's academic calendar for fall semester application dates as they vary for International and Domestic applicants.

Fill Out the Two-Part Application Process

Additional Information

For more information, please contact vocology admissions at vocology@lamar.edu or view the frequently asked questions.