Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Associate of Science
Program Details
The Associate in Science in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant prepares students for employment as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). A SLPA works with clients/patients with communication disorders, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Communication disorders affect people of all ages, including infants, children, adults, and seniors. Students will be trained to assist SLPs with the assessment and treatment of people with articulation, language, voice, fluency, and other communication disorders. There are a variety of locations of practice which may include educational, natural/in-home, clinical, and medical settings. Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be eligible to apply to the Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB) of the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs for registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. Students will also be eligible to apply to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for the voluntary Speech-Language Pathology Assistants Certification.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Master's degree, Certificate after master's
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,480
- High salary: 132,850
- Average salary: 95410
Audiologists
Master's degree, Certificate after master's
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 60,480
- High salary: 132,850
- Average salary: 95410
Audiologists
Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 32,450
- High salary: 68,180
- Average salary: 46050
All Careers in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (25)
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Health Education Specialists | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 105,620 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Audiologists | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation & Mobility Specialists, & Vision Rehabilitation Therapists | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Occupational Therapists | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Psychiatrists | Master's degree, Certificate after master's | Rising | 95,410 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | Doctoral degree | Rising | 92,120 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | Doctoral degree | Rising | 92,120 |
| Optometrists | Doctoral degree | Rising | 92,120 |
| Pediatricians, General | Doctoral degree | Rising | 92,120 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | Doctoral degree | Rising | 92,120 |
| Audiologists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,050 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 46,050 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 46,050 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,050 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,050 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,050 |
| Radiologic Technologists & Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 46,050 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,050 |
| Surgical Assistants | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 46,050 |
| Surgical Technologists | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 46,050 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviors as a paraprofessional team member, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist, by responding appropriately to supervisory feedback, assisting with clerical and operational tasks, and supporting prevention and advocacy efforts.
- Demonstrate skills to provide direct treatment assistance to diverse clients/patients in multiple settings, under the supervision of a Speech-Language Pathologist, by implementing treatment plans, conducting screenings without interpretation, assisting with assessment, and documenting client/patient progress.
- Recognize and explain the laws and regulations pertaining to state registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.