A speech language pathology assistant will work with a speech language pathologist to provide therapy to individuals with communication disorders. These disorders include stuttering, articulation and aphasia (loss of speech due to head injury). A speech language pathology assistant will work with people of all ages, from infants to seniors, and of all backgrounds. A speech language pathology assistant must work under the supervision of a speech language pathologist and cannot work otherwise.
The program at Santa Ana College is designed to meet the expectations of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students will learn both through their coursework and through hands-on experience
SAC offers the following Degree:
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
A speech language pathology assistant degree will prepare you for a position in a school, hospital, nursing home and clinic.
Orange County Earnings
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | $27,390-$51,600 |
