Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (D45730)
Diploma Program
Special Admissions Requirements
- Application
- BS/BA in Communication Science Disorders or Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program
- High School transcript/Adult High School diploma/high school equivalency
- College transcripts
- Placement Tests
- Attend information session
- MAR (Minimum Admissions Requirements) Review
- Health form after acceptance
- Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
- Criminal background checks/drug screening after acceptance
The following courses are pre-requisite courses and must be taken with a minimum grade of “C” prior to admission to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Diploma Program.
| SLP 111 | Ethics and Standards for SLPAs | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 130 | Phonetics/Speech Patterns | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| SLP 140 | Normal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 11 | 2 | 12 |
Summer Semester I
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| COM 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 7 | 2 | 8 |
Fall Semester I
| SLP 211 | Developmental Disorders | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SLP 215 | Treatment Intervention | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| SLP 220 | Assistive Technology | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| SLP 112 | SLPA Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester Total: | 10 | 6 | 13 |
Spring Semester I
| SLP 212 | Acquired Disorders | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| SLP 230 | SLPA Fieldwork | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| SLP 231 | SLPA Fieldwork Seminar | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SLP 120 | SLPA Admin Procedures & Management | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Semester Total: | 8 | 17 | 14 |