Certificate in Vocology

Learn voice production and collaborate with pros to measure vocal health

Vocology is a relatively young field that integrates the medical, scientific, and artistic aspects of voice habilitation. It is, by its nature, highly multidisciplinary and spans multiple professions that study, train, and care for vocalists. The fully online Certificate in Vocology provides foundational knowledge for anyone engaged in voice habilitation, including singing voice pedagogues, speech-language pathologists, voice and speech trainers, choral directors, and laryngologists. Upon successfully completing this certificate, you will have gained a deep understanding of the principles of voice production, developed practical knowledge and skills in measuring and analyzing the voice, and learned best practices for voice training. Special attention will be placed on the scopes of practice of the different professionals involved in habilitating and rehabilitating voices. Additionally, you will develop skills being a good consumer of voice research and developing your own research project. The content of this certificate is geared toward preparing individuals for the Pan American Vocology Association Recognized Vocologist (PAVA-RV) exam. PAVA provides this recognition to individuals but does not endorse specific programs of study.

The Certificate in Vocology can be completed in as little as a year and a half. In order to receive this certificate, you must complete all five required courses within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course and have a cumulative average of B or better.

See the Certificate in Vocology program outline here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Learn voice production and collaborate with pros to measure vocal health

Format

Online

Requirements

5 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$5,000-5,500*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

A futuristic illustration of two humans staring into each others eyes with a graphical representation of vocal audio streaming between their mouths.

Why This Certificate?

Master the Science of Voice Production

Gain the knowledge to collaborate with voice rehabilitation and habilitation professionals, understanding the key principles of voice production.

Build Skills in Voice Analysis & Measurement

Learn to assess and analyze voice quality with evidence-based methods, equipping you to measure vocal health and apply effective training strategies.

Learn Best Practices for Voice Training

Acquire practical knowledge of effective voice training techniques, tailoring your approach to meet diverse vocal needs and helping clients achieve healthier voices.

Enhance Your Career in Voice Development

Build a rewarding career helping others with voice assessment, training, and rehabilitation, with opportunities in areas like teaching, therapy, coaching, and vocal health.

Showcase Your Expertise

Earn a prestigious Certificate in Vocology from NYU and enhance your professional profile with a Digital Badge on LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

The only real qualification is an interest in learning more about the multidisciplinary study of the voice!

In Fundamentals of Vocology, we will discuss biomechanical concepts related to the physics of voice production, but you will not need math skills to complete the work.

Fundamentals of Vocology is recommended as the first course in the program, but it is not required to be taken first.

You could complete the certificate in as little as one year if you take two courses per semester. If you take one course per semester, you can complete it in under two years (5 semesters). The certificate must be completed within three years of taking the first certificate-eligible course.

Yes, absolutely! The program was designed specifically to make vocology education more accessible, which is why it is entirely online.

Each class meets synchronously once a week for one hour over Zoom. Additionally, there are 1-2 hours of asynchronous material (reading and videos) each week, plus studying and homework. The program is designed to be rigorous but also accessible.

Yes, the CEUs from the Vocology courses count towards the Professional Development Hours (PDH) required to maintain ASHA certification.

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact sps.pala.ce@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

 

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.