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.

For more information about Speech Language Pathology, please visit the program page.

This degree requires program application and admission; please visit the above link for details.

Degree Requirements

Field of Study Code: SLPA.AAS

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Program Requirements
SLPA 1101	Introduction to Communication Disorders	4
SLPA 1105	Phonetics and Phonology	3
SLPA 1106	Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan I	4
SLPA 1107	Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan II	2
SLPA 1109	Language Development	3
SLPA 1110	Language Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan	4
SLPA 1112	Introduction to Audiology	2
SLPA 2101	Clinical Methods and Documentation	4
SLPA 2102	Professional Issues and the SLPA	4
SLPA 2104	Augmentative & Alternative Communication	3
SLPA 2112	Clinical Practicum	6
Electives
Select seven credits from any 1000- or 2000-elective courses 1		7
General Education
Select 18 to 22 credits 1		18-22
Total Credits		64-68

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In addition to the courses listed above.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A.S. degree, please visit the A.A.S. degree catalog page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Pre-Program Coursework

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
or ENGLI 1105	Workplace Writing
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
or SPEEC 1120	Small-Group Communication
or SPEEC 1150	Introduction to Business Communication
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	3-5
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3-5
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Global Multicultural Studies or Contemporary Life Skills	2
SLPA 1101	Introduction to Communication Disorders	4
SLPA 1105	Phonetics and Phonology	3
Total Credits		27-31

Program Course Sequence

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Spring		Credits
SLPA 1106	Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan I	4
SLPA 1109	Language Development	3
	Credits	7
Summer
SLPA 1107	Speech Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan II	2
SLPA 1112	Introduction to Audiology	2
	Credits	4
Second Year
Fall
SLPA 1110	Language Disorders and Intervention Across the Lifespan	4
SLPA 2101	Clinical Methods and Documentation	4
	Credits	8
Spring
SLPA 2102	Professional Issues and the SLPA	4
SLPA 2104	Augmentative & Alternative Communication	3
SLPA 2112	Clinical Practicum	6
	Credits	13
	Total Credits	32

Work with a Faculty or Program Advisor to determine where to take electives within this suggested course sequence.