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.

ClassLabCredit
SLP 111Ethics and Standards for SLPAs30

3

SLP 130Phonetics/Speech Patterns22

3

SLP 140Normal Communication30

3

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry30

3

Semester Total:11212

Summer Semester I

ClassLabCredit
BIO 163Basic Anatomy & Physiology42

5

COM 120Intro to Interpersonal Communication30

3

or

COM 231Public Speaking30

3

Semester Total:728

Fall Semester I

ClassLabCredit
SLP 211Developmental Disorders32

4

SLP 215Treatment Intervention32

4

SLP 220Assistive Technology12

2

SLP 112SLPA Anatomy & Physiology30

3

Semester Total:10613

Spring Semester I

ClassLabCredit
SLP 212Acquired Disorders35

5

SLP 230SLPA Fieldwork012

4

SLP 231SLPA Fieldwork Seminar30

3

SLP 120SLPA Admin Procedures & Management20

2

Semester Total:81714
Total Hours: 362747