Speech Language (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) with a concentration in Speech Language is designed for students who have a particular interest in seeking a career in the field of Speech Language Assisting. The Associate in Arts degree requires at least 64 semester hours of credit.
Students will:
- Gain knowledge, field experience, and core technical skills within the field of Speech Language Assisting.
- Meet professional standards in keeping with state and national guidelines for competency and ethics.
| Early Course Group |
Taken early in the degree program. |
| CRIT 500 |
Critical Thinking |
4 cr |
| ENG 500 |
Writing Process |
4 cr |
| MATH 502 |
College Math |
4 cr |
| COMM 550, 551, or 553 |
Communication Requirement |
4 cr |
| INST 511 |
Role of the Speech Language Assistant |
4 cr |
| INST 512 |
Survey of Communication Disorders |
4 cr |
| INST 516 |
Clinical Practicum I |
2 cr |
| Middle Course Group |
Taken in the middle of the degree program. |
| CMPL 511 |
Software Tools |
4 cr |
| PSY 521 |
Language Acquisition |
4 cr |
| INST 513 |
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing |
4 cr |
| INST 514 |
Articulation and Phonological Disorders |
4 cr |
| INST 515 |
Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation |
4 cr |
| INST 516A, 516B, 516C |
Clinical Practicum II, III, and IV |
6 cr |
| Anytime Courses |
Choose courses of interest in these areas at any time to fill openings in your degree program. |
| Arts and Culture Requirement |
4 cr |
| Literature and Ideas Requirement |
4 cr |
| History and Politics Requirement |
4 cr |
| Social Science Requirement |
4 cr |
| Science Requirement (Choose 1) |
4 cr |
| General Electives |
Choose additional courses to reach required total of 64 credits. |
| Total |
64 cr (minimum) |
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*Important Note: Transfer credits, Exams, Prior Learning Credit, and grades earned will impact the above.
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