Student Name / Student ID / Advised Dated / Link to Official MCCCD Program
Plan Code: 3776 / CIP Code:51.0816 / Effective Term:Spring 2016 / Program Credits:61-66

Program Description:The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Speech Language Pathology Assistant program is designed to provide comprehensive academic and practical education and training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. The program provides training in working with speech and language disordered adults and children, including bilingual populations. The program content is based upon the recommendations of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the Arizona State Licensure Statue for Speech Language Pathology Assistants. In addition to work in the classroom, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in working with clients/patients in a variety of settings under the direction and supervision of an ASHS certified speech-language pathologist. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Speech Language Pathology Assistant is also available.

Program Notes:

  • *Indicates any approved general education course in the core or distribution area that meets the minimum requirements for an Associates of Applied Science degree is allowed. Please refer to the college catalog for a list of approved courses.
  • Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program.

Program Pathway Notes: Program sequence is based on a full-time student schedule (12 credits or more per semester). If you are a part-time student, the order of these classes will be helpful but it will take additional terms to complete. This version of the program will be used for advising and student planning purposes. Any developmental course requirements should be completed prior to starting the courses listed belowas they may be required for enrollment in courses listed in the term sequence.

FALL OR SPRING SEMESTER ENTRY (ONLINE)

OR SPRING SEMESTER ENTRY (IN-PERSON AND HYBRID)

Semester 1: 16-19 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
ENG101 First-Year Composition / 3
CRE101 or equivalent by assessment / 0-3
COM110 Interpersonal Communication / 3
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology / 3
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, or PHY101 Introduction to Physics / 4
SLP205 Introduction to Communication Disorders / 3

Semester 2: 16 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
ENG102 First-Year Composition / 3
MAT121 Intermediate Algebra, or MAT151 College Algebra/Functions / 4
SLP104 Speech, Language, Hearing Development / 3
SLP210 Speech and Hearing Anatomy and Physiology / 3
SLP217 Clinical Ethics and Documentation / 3

Semester 3: 15-16 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
Restricted Electives* / 3-4 / Recommended: ASLI, ASLII, PSY230, PSY240
Humanities/Fine Arts* / 3
SLP212 Language Disorders and Rehabilitation / 3
SLP214 Speech Disorders and Rehabilitation / 3
SLP215 Speech and Hearing Disorders and Rehabilitation / 3

Semester 4: 14-15 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
Restricted Electives* / 3-4 / Recommended: ASLI, ASLII, PSY230, PSY240
SLP218 Behavior Management / 3
SLP240 Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication / 3
SLP242 Low Incidence Disabilities / 3
SLP235 Speech-Language Pathology Practicum / 2

Approved Restricted Electives: 6-8 Credits

Credits / Grade / Complete / Notes & Comments
COM263, ENG213, PSY240, SOC101, SOC210, Any foreign Language sequence (i.e. SPA101 and SPA102), ARB*, CHI*, FRE*, GER*, GRK*, HEB*, ITA*, JPN*, POR*, NAV*, PIM*, RUS*, SLG*, SPA* / 6-8

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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