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Jaime Lopez
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Taft College
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Associate in Science Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
New Program
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (122000)
08/24/26
A licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs speech and language therapy intervention under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist. Successful completion of the degree requirements leads to eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant from the California Speech-
Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensers’ Board. Licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistants have the opportunity to apply for work settings such as: in-home health; public, non-public, and charter schools; and, medical settings such as rehabilitation centers and private clinics.
The number of estimated program completers per year at the end of the third year of program operation is 15
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
Program Objectives:
The objective of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Program is to prepare future SLPAs to meet the needs of diverse populations in a variety of therapeutic environments. Students may complete the Speech-Language Pathology Aide Certificate of Achievement is the first step for students who aspire to become SLPAs. Students could then complete the Associate in Science degree for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.
Program Goals:
Taft College is committed to:
- Hire the most qualified and dedicated faculty
- Prepare students for careers as a Speech-Language Pathology Aides and Assistants
- Monitor and evaluate curricula to ensure that our program is set to rigorous standards and is aligned with the changing and current industry requirements.
- Provide support, guidance, and structure necessary to complete his/her program
- Developing, nurturing, and supporting partnerships with our educational, business, and industry colleagues
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students distinguish between those skills that are within and that are beyond the Scope of Practice for a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) as identified by the California State Licensing Board and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
- Students describe normal and disordered communication, etiologies, and their implications for physical and psychological development.
- Students self-evaluate their own performance realistically.
- Students gather data regularly during intervention to monitor the effectiveness of an intervention.
- Students implement the training protocol and treatment plans as directed by the supervising Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP).
- Students utilize evidence-based resources to learn more about a particular topic or disorder.
- Students develop accurate and legible client/patient records in accordance with SLP guidelines.
- Students explain the privacy and confidentiality laws regarding speech-language assessment and intervention.
- Students employ professional terminology correctly.
- Students adapt therapy materials and language based on the client's background and current level of functioning.
- Analyses of speech and language samples to determine presence or absence of specific speech and language skills.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
45
84
Course Report
Taft College is committed to providing dynamic offerings in career technical education. Upon successful completion of the certificate, students could then begin work on the Associate in Science degree for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Then speech-language pathology assistants (SLPAs) can apply to the state for licensure. Once licensure is received, they can work as a SLPA under the supervision of a state licensed speech-language pathologist. SLPAs may work in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and home health. Job duties include providing therapy for individuals with communication disorders, conducting screenings, preparing and maintaining therapy materials/devices, and performing clerical duties.
Proposed Sequence:
Year 1, Fall = 11 units
Year 1, Spring = 11 units
Year 2, Fall = 14 units
Year 2, Spring = 9 units
TOTAL UNITS: 45 units
Requirements | Dept. Name/# |
Name |
Units |
Sequence |
Required Core (45 units) | ASL 1500 BIOL 2250 OR BIOL 2258 ECEF 1571 ECEF 1611 OR ECEF 1612 PSYC 2003 SLP 1000 SLP 1500 SLP 1550 SLP 2000 SLP 2100 SLP 2200 SLP 2300 SLP 2500 | American Sign Language I Human Anatomy OR Human Anatomy & Physiology I Child Study and Assessment Introduction to Children with Special Needs Birth to Age Eight OR Curriculum and Intervention for Children with Special Needs Child Growth and Development Introduction to Speech and Language Pathology Introduction to Communication Disorders Speech and Language Development Introduction to Phonetics Childhood Disorders and Treatment Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication Adult Disorders and Treatment Fieldwork Experience | 4 5 OR 5 3 3 OR 3 3 1 3 3 3 5 3 5 4 | Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall OR Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring OR Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Fall Yr 1, Spring Yr 1, Spring Yr 2, Fall Yr 2, Fall Yr 2, Fall Yr 2, Fall Yr 2, Spring Yr 2, Spring |
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01/15/26 - 10:58 AM
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