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Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program A.S. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60
Start Term:
Fall

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 300
Introduction to Communication Disorders
3
Req
COMM 331
Group Discussion
3
L1B
GE
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing or
3
L1A
ENGL C1000H H
Academic Reading and Writing - Honors
3

Semester 2 (Spring)

11 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 105
Articulation and Phonology for the SLPA
3
SLPA 300
Req
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
GE
STAT C1000
Introduction to Statistics or
4
L2
STAT C1000H H
Introduction to Statistics - Honors
4
GE
any Area L7A (Physical Education) course
1
L7A

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 115
Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinical Strategies
3
SLPA 105
Req
ECE 312
Child Development or
3
L7B
PSYC 372
Child Development
3
Elec
any elective course
3

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 110
Professional Issues and Practices in Speech-Language Pathology
3
SLPA 300
Req
ECE 325
Positive Guidance Strategies with Young Children
3
L4
GE
any Area L5 (Natural Sciences) course
3
L5

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

12 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 120
Clinical Considerations in Service Delivery to Clients with Communication Disorders
3
SLPA 110
Req
ECE 404
Children with Special Needs
3
ECE 312 or PSYC 372
Req
DEAF 310
American Sign Language I
4
L3
Elec
any elective course
2

Semester 6 (Spring)

10 Units
CAT. COURSE UNIT Prerequisites GE AREA
Req
SLPA 121
Fieldwork Experience in Speech-Language Pathology
4
SLPA 115 and 120
Req
GERON 302
Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging or
3
PSYC 374
Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging
3
GE
any Area L6 (Ethnic Studies) course
3
L6

H honors courses

Explanation of Categories
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Career path

Career Options:

This degree prepares students for the following careers:

  • Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (school districts, private practice)
  • Instructional Assistant (school districts)

Advising Notes:

  • Alternative core coursework sequence: SLPA 300, 110, 120, 105, 115, 121.
  • Students should take DEAF 310 before SLPA 121, preferably in the semester prior to taking SLPA 121.
  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGL C1000/C1000H (formerly known as ENGWR 300/480).
  • Elective Courses: any elective courses numbered 100-499, or having a 4-digit number starting with C.
  • This degree can be completed using either the local AA/AS general education (GE) pattern or the Cal-GETC transfer GE pattern. See a counselor to determine which pattern is best for you based on your academic goals.

Scheduling Notes:

  • SLPA 115 and 120 are offered in the fall.
  • SLPA 110 and 121 are offered in the spring.
  • All SLPA courses are offered in the evening except SLPA 115, which is scheduled 2 days a week in the afternoon because of the lab component of working in the ARC Child Development Center.

Other Notes:

  • SLPA 115 requires a medical clearance including TB clearance (within 12 months), MMR and TDap (within 10 years), and a flue vaccination (optional).
  • SLPA 121 has an enrollment limitation, including TB clearance, CPR first-aid certification and Live Scan. See the course description in the catalog.
  • Some students use this degree, with additional coursework, to prepare to transfer to CSUS to earn a Communication Sciences and Disorders degree. If considering transfer to CSUS, students should take PHYS 310 to satisfy the area L5 GE requirement.

Published April 12, 2025

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