Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (A45730)
Associate Degree Program
Career Information
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant curriculum prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, who evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with various communication disorders. Courses provide instruction in methods of screening for speech, language, and hearing disorders and in following written protocols designed to remedial individual communication problems. Supervised field experiences include working with patients of various ages and with various disorders. Graduates may be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and must be supervised by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. They may be employed in healthcare or education settings.
Special Admission Requirements
- Application
- High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts
- Placement tests
- Attend information session
- MAR (Minimum Admission Requirements) Review
- Health form after acceptance
- Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
Fall Semester I
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| SLP 111 | Ethics and Standards for SLPAs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 140 | Normal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 150 | Communication Disorders in Diverse Populations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 4 | 15 |
Spring Semester I
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 112 | SLPA Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 120 | SLPA Admin Procedures & Management | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| SLP 130 | Phonetics/Speech Patterns | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 2 | 14 |
Summer Semester I
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
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| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9-10 | 4 | 11-12 |
Fall Semester II
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 265 | Behavioral Modification | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 211 | Developmental Disorders | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SLP 215 | Treatment Intervention | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SLP 220 | Assistive Technology | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 13 | 6 | 16 |
Spring Semester II
| SLP 212 | Acquired Disorders | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| SLP 230 | SLPA Fieldwork | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| SLP 231 | SLPA Fieldwork Seminar | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 ,0, 3) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 9 | 17 | 15 |
| Total Hours: | 57-58 | 33 | 71-72 |