Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, AAS

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The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program is designed to provide comprehensive academic education along with practical experiential training for Speech-Language Pathology Assistants. An SLPA works under the direct supervision of licensed or certified speech-language pathologists to provide speech and language therapy services following a documented treatment plan, assist with documentation of speech-language pathology services in educational or healthcare settings, provide clerical support, administer speech, language, and hearing screenings, and report information to the speech-language pathologist. The program content is based on the recommended model education plan by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The program provides training in working with adults and children who have been identified with a speech-language disorder while providing students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in working with clients/patients in various settings. The competencies of TREX 2000 are embedded into this program to ensure students benefit from and complete the requirements of the Transition Experience prior to graduating from LCCC.

The program has limited enrollment. The prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to entry into the program. Prospective students interested in the program should contact the SLPA Program Director for details about the admission and application process.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply principles and methods required for effective practice as an entry-level speech-language pathology assistant.
Implement therapeutic and evidence-based practices under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist.
Evaluate professional standards and engage in ethical practices.
Demonstrate professional discourse (oral and written) to effectively communicate and collaborate with other professionals and the families they serve.

Prerequisites

Choice Points

Students starting the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, AAS in Fall 2025 may complete STRT 1000 during the first fall semester of the program if not completed as a prerequisite course.

Course Requirements

COMM 1015 - Foundations of Communication Credits: 3 | CAC
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of ENGL 1010 as a prerequisite for program admission.
Completion of COMM 1015 as prerequisite for program admission.
Completion of STRT 1000 as prerequisite for program admission.
Students are eligible to apply to the SLPA program upon completion of these courses in this semester.

Prerequisite Total: 9 Credits

First Semester

Choice Points

Students starting the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, AAS in Fall 2025 must complete STRT 1000 during the first fall semester of the program if not completed as a prerequisite course.

Course Requirements

MATH 1000 - Problem Solving Credits: 3 | CAC
SLPA 1500 - Intro to Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Credits: 3
SLPA 1504 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism Credits: 3
SLPA 1505 - Intro to Speech and Language Development Credits: 3
SLPA 1511 - Introduction to Communication Disorders and Treatment Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of MATH 1000 as a gateway course.

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

SLPA 1502 - Field Observation I Credits: 1
SLPA 1506 - Introduction to Phonetics Credits: 3
SLPA 1605 - Adult Communication Disorders Credits: 3
SLPA 1630 - Early Childhood Language Impairments and Intervention: Birth to Preschool Credits: 3
SLPA 2540 - Speech Disorders Credits: 3

Semester Total: 13 Credits

Third Semester

Course Requirements

SLPA 2502 - Field Observation II Credits: 2
SLPA 2520 - Speech Sound Disorders and Intervention Credits: 3
SLPA 2601 - Screening Processes Credits: 3
SLPA 2610 - Behavior Management for SLPAs Credits: 1
SLPA 2630 - School-Age Language Impairments and Intervention Credits: 3
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course Credits: 3 | CAC

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

SLPA 2485 - SLPA Seminar Credits: 1
SLPA 2600 - Alternative and Augmentative Communication Credits: 2
SLPA 2602 - Internship Management and Procedures Credits: 4
SLPA 2970 - SLPA Internship Credits: 6

Milestones

Completion of Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, AAS.

Semester Total: 13 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 65 Credits

Program Comments

The admission requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program were revised in 2025. All program completion requirements, including prerequisite courses, communicated in the 2025-2026 College Catalog will be enforced for students applying for admission to the program in Fall 2026 or any semester thereafter. Students planning to apply to the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program should work closely with their Student Success Coach regarding course sequence options required for completion prior to program application.

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. Speech-Language Pathology Assistants are skilled support personnel who perform speech and language therapy, and related clinical tasks, under the direction of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Certified SLPAs are most often employed in private or public school settings and healthcare.

Additional information on careers in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.