SLPA 117 - SLPA Therapy Techniques: School Age

    Recent Professors
    Kristina L. Zajic
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    SLPA 105 and 300 with grades of "C" or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of SLPA 117
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course explores specific disorders of communication and therapeutic service provision with the school-aged population. Specific materials and strategies regarding service delivery are emphasized, with a focus on evidence-based practice. It covers remediation techniques and rationales for commonly used therapeutic approaches, strategies for service delivery in school and clinic environments, materials management, proxemics, data collection, safety, and communication with caregiver, colleagues and supervisor. This course also reviews service delivery models, scope of responsibilities, and the role of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in intervention.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–8:20pm