Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional

Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional is a program taught at Lake Region State College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional program at Lake Region State College is an online Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students study communication support, documentation, and client services, with course work that includes Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessionals, Applied Phonetics for the SLPP, and Articulatory Phonological Disorders for the SLPP.

The program includes a practicum with a minimum of 100 hours, where students gain hands-on experience supporting individuals with communication needs. Graduates are prepared to assist speech-language professionals through screenings without interpretation following specified protocols, established therapy activities, progress documentation, and material preparation.

Modules

• CD 210Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessionals
• CD 220Applied Phonetics for the SLPP
• CD 221Language Theory and Treatment for the SLPP
• CD 222Articulatory Phonological Disorders for the SLPP
• CD 224Techniques for the SLPP
• CD 225Language Disorders and Intervention for the SLPP
• CD 241Practicum (minimum 100 hours)
• BIOL 115Human Structure and Function with Lab
• CD 110Survey of Communication Disorders
• CSCI 101Introduction to Computers
• ENGL 110College Composition I
• ENGL 120College Composition II

The minimum requirements for admission in Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional at Lake Region State College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Lake Region State College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Lake Region State College as pre-requiste for admission in Speech-Language Pathology Paraprofessional.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Application Deadline: November 1st
• An additional application for admission into the SLPP program is required and due by November 1 each year.
• Letter of application (typed, double-spaced, one to two pages) including: reason(s) for applying, work experience, and a brief biographical sketch.
• Two letters of reference. Employers and teachers are preferred. Letters should be sent directly from the reference to the program coordinator.
• Completed Admission File, including copies of your high school and/or college transcripts and assessment scores. Transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office at Lake Region State College by the application deadline.
• Completion of the grade sheet indicating the grade earned. Current grades (midterm or later) are acceptable if currently enrolled in courses. An email from the instructor to the program coordinator is acceptable.
• An overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 in the required support courses: ENGL 110 – College Composition I; BIOL 115 - Human Structure & Function; CD 110 – Survey of Communication Disorders; CSCI 101 – Introduction to Computers.
• Note: A higher-level anatomy course may substitute for BIOL 115.
• Students are accepted to this program, annually, after meeting LRSC admission requirements and program application guidelines.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.lrsc.edu/programs/speech-language-pathology-paraprofessional

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