Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (A45730)

Associate Degree Program

Career Information

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant curriculum prepare graduates to work under the supervision of a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, who screens for speech, language, and hearing disorders 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 remediate individual communication problems. Supervised field experience includes working with patients of various ages and with various communication disorders. Graduates may be eligible for registration with the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist and must be supervised by a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. They may be employed in health care or education settings.

Special Admission Requirements

  • Application
  • Information session
  • High school transcript/Adult high school diploma/GED
  • College transcripts, if applicable
  • Placement tests
  • MAR (Minimum Admission Requirements) Review
  • Current Certification in CPR after acceptance
  • Health form after acceptance

Fall Semester I

ClassLabCredit
BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology42

5

PSY 150General Psychology30

3

SLP 111Ethics and Standards for SLPAs30

3

SLP 140Normal Communication30

3

SLP 150Communication Disorders in Diverse Populations30

3

Semester Total:16217

Spring Semester I

ClassLabCredit
MED 121Medical Terminology I30

3

PSY 241Developmental Psychology30

3

SLP 112SLPA Anatomy & Physiology30

3

SLP 120SLPA Admin Procedures & Management20

2

SLP 130Phonetics/Speech Patterns22

3

Semester Total:13214

Summer Semester I

ClassLabCredit
CIS 110Introduction to Computers22

3

or

CIS 111Basic PC Literacy12

2

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication30

3

or

COM 231Public Speaking30

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3

MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy22

3

Semester Total:9-10411-12

Fall Semester II

ClassLabCredit
ENG 112Writing and Research in the Disciplines30

3

or

ENG 114Professional Research & Reporting30

3

PSY 265Behavioral Modification30

3

SLP 211Developmental Disorders32

4

SLP 215Treatment Intervention32

4

SLP 220Assistive Technology12

2

Semester Total:13616

Spring Semester II

ClassLabCredit
SLP 212Acquired Disorders35

5

SLP 230SLPA Fieldwork012

4

SLP 231SLPA Fieldwork Seminar30

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective30

3

Semester Total:91715
Total Hours: 60-613173-74