Speech Language Pathology Assistant Curriculum Sequence for Classes Beginning Fall 2023

First Semester 

Course Requirements

STRT 1000 Strategies for Success Credits: 3
SLPA 1500 Introduction to SLPA Credits: 3
SLPA 1504 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 3
SLPA 1505 Introduction to Speech and Language Development Credits: 3
SLPA 1511 Introduction to Communication Disorders and Treatment Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15 Credits


Second Semester 

Course Requirements

MATH 1000 Problem Solving Credits: 3
SLPA 1502 Field Observation I Credits: 1
SLPA 1506 Introduction to Phonetics Credits: 3
SLPA 2540 Speech Disorders Credits: 3
SLPA 1605 Adult Communication Disorders Credits: 3
SLPA 1630 Early Childhood Language Impairments & Intervention Credits: 3

Semester Total: 16 Credits


Third Semester 

Course Requirements

SLPA 2630 School-Age Language Impairments & Intervention Credits: 3
SLPA 2502 Field Observation II Credits: 2
SLPA 2520 Speech Sound Disorders and Intervention Credits: 3
SLPA 2610 Behavior Management for SLPAs Credits: 1
SLPA 2601 Screening Processes Credits: 3
HIS Choose from an approved HIS course with the Wyoming Statutory Requirement Credits: 3

Semester Total: 15 Credits


Fourth Semester 

Course Requirements

SLPA 2503 SLPA Seminar Credits: 1
SLPA 2600 Alternative and Augmentative Communication Credits: 2
SLPA 2602 Internship Management and Procedures Credits: 4
SLPA 2970 SLPA Internship Credits: 6

Semester Total: 13 Credits


  • Students choose which semester or summer semester the remaining general education courses will be taken: STRT 1000 (first semester); MATH 1000; approved HIST course