Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, A.A.S.
The Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program prepares students for employment as support personnel under the supervision of a certified Speech Language Pathologist in schools and clinics. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the Illinois State License licensure through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR). This degree program requires a minimum of 64 hours in program requirements, electives and general education in the courses listed below.
Courses
- SLPA 1101 — Introduction to Communication Disorders 4 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1105 — Phonetics and Phonology 3 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1106 — Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan I 4 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1107 — Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan II 2 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1109 — Language Development 3 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1110 — Language Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan 4 Credit Hours
- SLPA 1112 — Introduction to Audiology 2 Credit Hours
- SLPA 2101 — Clinical Methods and Documentation 4 Credit Hours
- SLPA 2102 — Professional Issues and the SLPA 4 Credit Hours
- SLPA 2104 — Augmentative & Alternative Communication 3 Credit Hours
- SLPA 2112 — Clinical Practicum 6 Credit Hours