Speech Education Certificate
Help Future Generations Succeed by Becoming a Speech Teacher
Understanding language and how to communicate is an essential skill in every field. Some students need additional help with their speaking skills for a variety of reasons. Helping these students improve their communication abilities is integral in helping them grow to be successful, employable adults.
If you are interested in helping children and adolescents learn to communicate effectively, then Liberty University’s Speech Education Certificate may be the program for you. This certificate is designed for licensed teachers or student teachers who are currently pursuing licensure. The speech education certificate can help you gain an add-on speech education endorsement for another valuable credential in your education career.
Please note: State licensure requirements and add-on endorsement requirements may vary. Please check our state licensure page for state-specific requirements.
Credit Hours
View CoursesNext start date: Aug 18, 2025
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What is Speech Education?
Students come from all different backgrounds, and sometimes their backgrounds can have an impact on how well they can speak and communicate with others. Some students may speak English as their second language, have a speech impediment, or grow up in an area or household with a heavy accent or poor grammar skills. Your job as a speech teacher would be to help these students learn to articulate their thoughts clearly, effectively, and professionally.
Highlights
Highlights of Our Certificate in Speech Education
Work with Technology That Enhances Your Teaching
As a Liberty student, you’ll have access to our Educational Technology Lab, a space designed to bring your lessons to life. From laptops and Apple TVs to digital cameras and USB microphones, you’ll find the tools you need to create engaging, multimedia-rich content. Whether you’re preparing classroom presentations or building a professional teaching portfolio, these resources are here to support your success.
Expand Your Certification with Speech Education
If you’re already licensed or working toward your teaching license, this certificate can open new doors for your career. Completing this program could qualify you for add-on licensure in speech education, giving you the ability to teach speech courses and support student development in communication, public speaking, and performance. It’s a smart way to increase your value in the classroom and beyond.
Prepare to Inspire Confident Communicators
Speech education isn’t just about teaching students how to speak, it’s about helping them find their voice. With this certificate, you’ll be equipped to foster clarity, confidence, and critical thinking in your students. You’ll gain the skills to lead with purpose and empower the next generation of articulate, thoughtful communicators.
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in This Certificate in Speech Education?
This certificate can help provide you with the knowledge to teach speech and communication skills to middle or high school students. You will study effective communication theories and strategies that can be used in professional environments. Additionally, you will study public speaking, storytelling, and criticism. Each of these concepts can help provide you with the foundation to help your students improve their communication techniques.
Required Certificate in Speech Education Courses
- SCOM 201 – Public Speaking
- SCOM 315 – Narrative, Storytelling, and Performance
- SCOM 455 – Communication Theory
- SCOM 460 – Communication in the Marketplace
- SCOM 465 – Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Certificate Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Certificate Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the certificate total
Admissions
How Do You Become a Certificate in Speech Education Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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