Certificate Program

The college catalog provides a complete listing of certificate programs available and the courses required to complete each program. Certificates are recognized favorably by business and industry, and they are often required for job advancement.

If you are considering earning a certificate, visit the Career Center in Danner 203 to obtain information about the occupation: salary, working conditions, requirements, advantages, and employment prospects.

Certificate Requirements

• Each course must be completed with at least a minimum grade of "C"
• Equivalent courses from other accredited colleges verified by official transcript may be accepted upon approval of the division chairperson. The last 12 units of the certificate must be completed, in residence, at San Joaquin Delta College.
• For those courses that require a skill-level prerequisite, students must have met the prerequisite skills successfully before enrolling in the course.

Associate Degree

An Associate Degree is the first college degree a student can earn. Completion recognizes the student's satisfactory completion of an organized program of at least 60 semester units including the major and general education requirements.

To earn an AA or AS degree, students must complete 60 semester units with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better and meet the graduation requirements, which are found in the college catalog. It generally takes two years to complete an associate degree attending full-time (15 units per semester). Many students attend school on a part-time basis, taking longer than two years to complete their degree.

The college catalog provides a complete listing of associate degree programs offered at San Joaquin Delta College and the courses required to complete each program.

Speech Language Pathology Assistant--Special Admission

The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant program curriculum prepares graduates to work under the supervision of a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist at special education sites, community agencies, health care facilities, and private clinics. Students will be trained to assist in the speech and language rehabilitation of communication disordered children and adults.

A Certificate of Achievement and an Associate of Science (AS) degree are awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better. The certificate when coupled with the A.S. degree is recognized by a national accrediting agency, the American Speech-Language/Hearing Association (ASHA).

This program requires certain tests required for public safety and public health; such as tuberculosis tests, fingerprinting, and felony disclaimer. These tests will be paid for by the students participating in the program. Contact the Communication Skills division for detailed information at (209) 954-5252.

Application Procedure

1. Applicants must have been admitted to San Joaquin Delta College. An application for admission to the college must be on file. (Contact the Admissions and Records office, Holt Center, Room 101, for an admission application.)
2. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
3. All applicants must satisfy the College's assessment placement test requirements.

Selection Procedure

All applicants who meet the admission criteria will be included. The only restriction will be number of students that can be placed in community programs for clinical practicum.

Certificate Requirements
Total Units Required: 61
First Semester
BUS 14	Microcomputers & Small Business Systems	3
OR
MATH 82	Intermediate Algebra	4
COMM 1	Communication Disorders: Speech & Language Development	3
COMM 2	Communication Disorders: Introduction to Speech Pathology & Audiology	3
ENG 1A	Written Communications	3
PE 1D	Beginning Swimming for Health	1
COMM ST 7	Intercultural Communication	3
Second Semester
BIOL 11	Human Biology	4
OR
BIOL 32	Human Physiology	5
COMM 3	Communication Disorders: Therapy Analysis & Field Practice	4
FCS 34	Child Development	3
PE 9A	Beginning Conditioning	1
COMM ST 3	Interpersonal Communication	3
Third Semester
COMM 5	Communication Disorders: Materials & Procedures for SLPA¹s	3
FCS 21	Early Childhood Development	3
HUM 4	Introduction to Linguistics	3
POLSC 1	American Government & Institutions	3
PSYCH 1	Introduction to Psychology	3
Fourth Semester
BIM 38	Office Technologies	3
OR
BIM 39	Office Management	3
OR
BIM 42	Records Management & Filing	3
COMM 7	Communication Disorders: Service Delivery Issues for SLPA¹s	3
COMM 9	Communication Disorders:
	Assessment & Remediation	3
FCS 19	Human Development	3
SL 22	Elementary American Sign Language	3
Speech Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
AS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Total Units Required: 61
Recommended Sequence:
First Semester
BUS 14	Microcomputers & Small Business Systems	3
OR
MATH 82	Intermediate Algebra	4
COMM 1	Communication Disorders:
	Speech & Language Development	3
COMM 2	Communication Disorders: Introduction to Speech Pathology & Audiology	3
ENG 1A	Written Communications	3
PE 1D	Beginning Swimming for Health	1
COMM ST 7	Intercultural Communication	3
Second Semester
BIOL 11	Human Biology	4
OR
BIOL 32	Human Physiology	5
COMM 3	Communication Disorders: Therapy Analysis & Field Practice	4
FCS 34	Child Development	3
PE 9A	Beginning Conditioning	1
COMM ST 3	Interpersonal Communication	3
Third Semester
COMM 5	Communication Disorders: Materials & Procedures for SLPA¹s	3
FCS 21	Early Childhood Development	3
HUM 4	Introduction to Linguistics	3
POLSC 1	American Government & Institutions	3
PSYCH 1	Introduction to Psychology	3
Fourth Semester
BIM 38	Office Technologies	3
OR
BIM 39	Office Management	3
OR
BIM 42	Records Management & Filing	3
COMM 7	Communication Disorders: Service Delivery Issues for SLPA's	3
COMM 9	Communication Disorders: Assessment & Remediation	3
FCS 19	Human Development	3
SL 22	Elementary American Sign Language	3
NOTE: Please refer to page 66 for program Special Admission Requirement information.