Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is the experimental courses description. Speech-Language Pathology The Speech Language Pathology degree program prepares students to assist Speech-Language Pathologists in treating disorders of communication. Such disorders may be related to articulation and phonology, child and adult language, motor speech, voice, fluency, and hearing. Topics include an introduction to the field of communication disorders, articulation and phonology for the speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA), professional issues and practices in speech-language pathology, speech/language/hearing clinical strategies, clinical considerations in service delivery to clients with communication disorders, and fieldwork experience. Degrees and Certificates Offered A.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program SLPA Core Curriculum Certificate Certificate SLPA Specialization: Adult Neurogenic Certificate SLPA Specialization: Early Intervention Certificate SLPA Specialization: School Age Certificate Dean Narinedat Madramootoo Department Chair Kristina Zajic Phone (916) 484-8902 Email askhb-healthed@arc.losrios.edu Associate Degree A.S. in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Program This degree prepares students to assist Speech-Language Pathologists in treating disorders of communication. Such disorders may be related to articulation and phonology, child and adult language, motor speech, voice, fluency, and hearing. Topics include an introduction to the field of communication disorders, articulation and phonology for the speech- language pathology assistant (SLPA), professional issues and practices in speech-language pathology, speech/language/hearing clinical strategies, clinical considerations in service delivery to clients with communication disorders, and fieldwork experience. Degree Requirements Course Code Course Title Units DEAF 310 American Sign Language I 4 ECE 312 Child Development (3) 3 or PSYC 372 Child Development (3) ECE 325 Positive Guidance Strategies with Young Children 3 ECE 404 Children with Special Needs 3 GERON 302 Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) 3 or PSYC 374 Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) SLPA 105 Articulation and Phonology for the SLPA 3 SLPA 110 Professional Issues and Practices in Speech-Language Pathology 3 SLPA 115 Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinical Strategies 3 Course Code Course Title Units SLPA 120 Clinical Considerations in Service Delivery to Clients with Communication Disorders 3 SLPA 121 Fieldwork Experience in Speech-Language Pathology 4 SLPA 300 Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 COMM 325 Intercultural Communication 3 