Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_SLPA
Control Number: 12159
Financial Aid Eligible
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program will provide the community with professionally trained personnel to assist the speech pathologist in this specialized field and to provide services in multiple settings to a diverse population in the administration of therapeutic and screening services. Employment opportunities include jobs as speech-language pathology assistants in educational institutes, hospitals, private offices, and rehabilitation centers. State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board approved for licensure.
Program Admission
- Allied Health A010 course – application and orientation.
- The student must complete the general education requirements for Mathematics and English composition for the Associate in Science Degree and the program prerequisites prior to acceptance to the program.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the program will be competent Speech-Language Pathology Assistants meeting the employment needs of the community and participating in professional growth activities.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
Required Prerequisites
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations | 0.5 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology 1 | 4 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 7.5 | |
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ALH A115 | Patient Care | 2 |
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology 1 | 3 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children | 2 |
| CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior | 3 |
| CDE A210 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| SLPA A100 | Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Assisstant | 2 |
| SLPA A115 | Speech, Language, and Hearing Development | 3 |
| SLPA A120 | Speech-Language Administrative Procedures | 2 |
| SLPA A140 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA A150 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3.5 |
| SLPA A180 | Screening and Therapeutic Processes | 3 |
| SLPA A190 | SLPA Clinical Experience 1 | 4.5 |
| SLPA A200 | Adult and Geriatric Disorders | 2 |
| SLPA A250 | SLPA Clinical Experience 2 | 5.5 |
| Total Units | 49.5 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Program Major Units | 54.5 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 63.5 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| ALH A010 | Health Occupations | 0.5 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| CDE A180 | Child, Growth and Development | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 2 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Units | 6-8 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| Acceptance into the OCC Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program Required (Cohort Restriction) | ||
| ALH A111 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ALH A115 | Patient Care | 2 |
| SLPA A100 | Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Assisstant | 2 |
| SLPA A115 | Speech, Language, and Hearing Development | 3 |
| SLPA A120 | Speech-Language Administrative Procedures | 2 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | 3 |
| SLPA A140 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| SLPA A150 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3.5 |
| CDE A155 | Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CDE A156 | Early Childhood Lab: Interactions with Young Children | 2 |
| CDE A165 | Observing and Recording Child Behavior | 3 |
| SLPA A180 | Screening and Therapeutic Processes | 3 |
| SLPA A190 | SLPA Clinical Experience 1 | 4.5 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ALH A120 | Human Diseases | 2 |
| SLPA A200 | Adult and Geriatric Disorders | 2 |
| SLPA A250 | SLPA Clinical Experience 2 | 5.5 |
| CDE A210 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Total Units | 69-71 | |
- 1
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not taken to meet Math competency.
- 2
Highly recommended for Allied Health programs, some state licenses will require Algebra 2 or higher-level math to be completed at the college level. If MATH 100+ level or above (any math, except MATH A220) is taken, then it also meets OCC AS GE AREA A2