Associate of Applied Science in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) prepares students to work with speech and language disordered adults and children, including those from cultural and linguistically diverse populations . A speech-language pathology assistant works under the direct supervision of Alaska licensed, American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) certified speech-language pathologists to provide clerical support, administer speech, language and hearing screenings, assist in communication assessments, provide speech and language therapy services, and assist with documentation of such services.
Courses
- ANTH A200 — Alaska Native Cultures 3 Credits
- BIOL A111 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
- BIOL A111L — Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Credit
- CSD A104 — Speech and Language Development for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 3 Credits
- CSD A105 — Phonetics for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants 2 Credits
- CSD A106 — Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 2 Credits
- CSD A201 — Foundations of Communication Disorders 3 Credits
- CSD A211 — Speech Disorders and Intervention for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 3 Credits
- CSD A212 — Language Disorders and Intervention for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 3 Credits
- CSD A213 — Clinical Methods, Documentation and Professional Issues for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 2 Credits
- CSD A220 — Communication Disorders in Low Incidence Populations for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 2 Credits
- CSD A221 — Assistive & Augmentative Communication for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant 2 Credits
- CSD A295 — Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Practicum 1-6 Credits
- CSD A301 — Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing 3 Credits
- CSD A302 — Phonetics 3 Credits
- CSD A303 — Language Development Across the Lifespan 3 Credits
- EDEC A105 — Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education 3 Credits
- EDEC A107 — Child Development and Learning 3 Credits
- HLTH A151 — Breaking Trail on Your Health and Social Services Career 3 Credits
- HS A220 — Introduction to Population Health Sciences 3 Credits
- MA A101 — Medical Terminology 3 Credits
- MATH A104 — Technical Mathematics 3 Credits
- PSY A111 — Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
- PSY A150 — Lifespan Development 3 Credits
- STAT A200 — Elementary Statistics 3 Credits
- SWK A243 — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through Community Service Learning 3 Credits
- WRTG A111 — Writing Across Contexts 3 Credits