Speech Language Pathology Assistant Course Sequences
See the classes you should take each term to complete the Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) certificate or degree.
SLPA Certificate & Degree Course Sequences
Getting Started
The first step to entering the SLPA program is to obtain the current SLPA program application from the SLPA program website: speechpathology.chemeketa.edu. Students may need to take part in an assessment process to demonstrate competent abilities in the entry-level courses, including math, reading, and writing. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the designated advisor for the SLPA program within Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs to formulate an individualized program of study.
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH060 | Introductory Algebra | 4 |
| RD115 | Academic Thinking and Reading | 3 |
| WR115 | Introduction to Composition | 4 |
If you have any questions about the requirements, contact SLPA program staff at yamhillcte@chemeketa.edu
Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.
See course descriptions for more information about your classes.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MTH070 | Elementary Algebra (or higher | 4 |
| PSY101 | Psychology of Human Relations (or higher) | 4 |
| SLP180 | Survey of Speech and Language Disorders | 3 |
| SLP181 | Phonetics for Language | 3 |
| SLP182 | Intervention Strategies for SLP Assistants | 3 |
| SLP183 | Introduction to Language Development | 3 |
| SLP284 | Language Therapy | 3 |
| SLP285 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language | 3 |
| SLP286 | Speech Intervention with Children, Adolescents, and Adults | 3 |
| SLP287 | Clinical Documentation and Materials Management for the SLPA | 3 |
| SLP288 | Communication Disorders in Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| SLP289 | SLPA Practicum 1 | 3 |
| SLP290 | SLPA Practicum 2 | 3 |
| SLP291 | Ethical and Legal Considerations in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SLP292 | Augmentative and Alternative Communication | 3 |
| SLP293 | Adult Communication Disorders | 3 |
| SLP294 | Language, Culture and Society: Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| WR121 | Academic Composition (or higher) | 4 |
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Degree
| Course | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CIS101 | Computing Concepts (or higher) | 3 |
| COMM100 | Introduction to Communication (or higher) | 4 |
| Arts and Letters electives | 8 | |
| Physical Education or Health electives | 3 | |
| Science/Applied Science electives | 8 | |
| Social Science electives | 8 |