Overview

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant from Elms College consists of a sequential study of normal development and functioning of speech, language, and hearing, and introductory courses concerned with communication disorders along with a more in-depth study of intervention principles and techniques. The program culminates in a clinical fieldwork experience allowing you to work in an education environment under the direction of a speech-language pathologist.

 Elms graduates have a 100 percent success rate finding positions as speech-language pathology assistants in school settings, helping children with communication disorders to improve their speech and language skills.

Graduates with Speech-Language Pathology Assistant from Elms College will be able to:

• Acquire the knowledge and skills to immediately begin working as an SLPA upon graduation.

• Learn from experienced faculty with clinical backgrounds as speech language pathologists and audiologists.

• Double major in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) to broaden your understanding of how to treat conditions that impair communication.

• Complete an intensive clinical practicum at a local school in collaboration with a certified SLP.