Beginning Fall 2007, San Joaquin Delta College will begin offering courses leading to a Associate of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  The specific courses required for completion of the certificate/degree are listed in the college catalog.  The on-line catalog may be viewed by accessing the Delta College home page:  www.deltacollege.edu; click on college catalog; click on AS degrees.  The degree is listed as Communication:  Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  (description of courses).  Students must complete a minimum of 25 units from San Joaquin Delta College to qualify for the degree.  This may be accomplished by successfully completing the six communication disorders courses offered either on-line or at the San Rosa campus in addition to two on-line elective courses.

The Delta College program is accredited by the California Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.  Completion of the program can qualify the student for licensure as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant.  Information regarding the role of a speech language pathology assistant can be reviewed by clicking on the link to ASHA – American Speech-Language Hearing Association or the California Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Board http://www.slpab.ca.gov/applicants/

Students will need to enroll at San Joaquin Delta College and complete the enrollment requirements and processes in order to register for classes.  Step-by-step instructions for enrolling at the college and registering for classes are listed below.

1.  Enrollment into the college is done on-line only.  Access the college home page at

     www.deltacollege.edu and click on “New Students Begin Here”.  Read all the

     instructions carefully then click on the link for the on-line application.  Complete the

     application and click the submit button.

2.  The second step of enrollment deals with assessment testing.  If you have a prior

     AA, AS, BS, BA or higher degree you will be exempt from assessment testing.

     You must indicate your past college attendance and degrees on the on-line application.

     You must then verify your prior degrees by mailing or faxing a copy of one of the

      following:  1) academic history showing awarding of degree; or 2) diploma; or 3)

      unofficial transcript showing posting of the degree.  If you have not earned a prior

      degree or completed assessment testing, you may complete the assessment testing

      required at Santa Rosa Community College.  Obtain an official copy of your results

      and either mail or fax this information to the college. You may access the Santa Rosa

      Community College Assessment and Placement Office at:                    

       www.santarosa.edu/app/placement.

       By Mail:  Assessment Center

                        San Joaquin Delta College

                        5151 Pacific Avenue

                        Stockton, CA  95207

                        ATTN:  Pat McCaffrey

       By FAX:  209-954-5600

                          ATTN:  Pat McCaffrey or Jeff Castanon

       If this information is not provided, you will be allowed to enroll into one course only.

       Please be sure you complete this requirement as soon as possible to ensure a smooth

       registration into the communication disorder courses.

3.  Be sure to read the information regarding email accounts when you are completing the

     enrollment process.  All college communication will be sent via the college email

     address.

4.  The college requires 24 hours from the time the application is submitted to create an

      email account and determine a registration date and time.  This information will be

      sent to the student via the student’s college email account.  The home page discusses

      the process for accessing this email account for the first time. 

5.  The SLPA program requires courses in the major and general education courses which

      are unique to the degree/certificate. If you have completed coursework at another

      community college, CSU or UC, you will need to submit an OFFICIAL transcript

      from each college you attended to be evaluated for equivalency to Delta College

      coursework.  Delta College is in the process of determine articulated and equivalent

      courses with Santa Rosa Community College.  It is extremely important that each

      student submit their transcripts early in order to allow adequate time to complete

      any other required general education courses.  Information regarding the process for

      transcript evaluation can be accessed through the college home page:           

      www.deltacollege.edu; click on Admissions and Records; click on Evaluations.    

      Please note the contact evaluator (determined by the first letter of your last name).

      Click on Transcript Evaluation for specific information regarding the process of

      requesting a transcript evaluation including the need for course descriptions.  Also

      click the link for T. from other colleges for additional information.  The Transcript

      Evaluation Request Form can be accessed from this link.

5.   Prior to beginning your laboratory experiences, additional information including

      TB skin test results will be required.  Prior to receiving licensure you will be required

      to complete and clear a fingerprinting background check.  This will be discussed

      more in your classes.

6.   At the completion of the program, you will be eligible to apply for licensure from

      the state of California as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  Click on this

      link to learn more about licensure http://www.slpab.ca.gov/applicants/.

 

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Printable Version

 Articulation Agreement

San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC)

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program (SLPA)

With

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC)

Effective from 08/08 to 08/10

This articulation agreement sets forth the requirements necessary to complete the SLPA

Associate of Science Degree granted through San Joaquin Delta College for students who

chose to enroll in specified degree applicable coursework at Santa Rosa Junior College.

This agreement identifies SJDC required courses with comparable courses at SRJC where

available. The student may complete all general education courses through enrollment at

SRJC. All Area of concentration courses indicated with an * must be taken through

SJDC, either onsite at SRJC, or online at www.deltacollege.edu. For additional

information, consult a SRJC counselor or the SJDC program website at:

http://www.deltacollege.edu/div/fchs/index.html

 

SJDC General Education Area	SJDC Required Course	SRJC Comparable Course		Special Instructions
I. Natural Sciences	BIOL 011 (3)	BIO 13 (3)		None
II. Social Sciences Group A	POLSC 001 (3)	POLS 1 (3)		None
II. Social Sciences Group B	CDEV 021 (3)	CHLD 10 (3)		None
III. Humanities	ANTHR/HUM 004 (3)	ENGL 25 (3)		None
IV. Learning Skills Group A	ENG 001A (3)	ENGL 1A (4)		None
IV. Learning Skills Group B	MATH 082 (5)	MATH 155 (4)		None
V. Awareness of Self and Society	COMST 007 (3)	COMM 7 (3)		None
SJDC Area of Concentration Coursework	SJDC Required Course	SRJC Comparable Course
	COMM DIS 001 (3)	N/A		*
	COMM DIS 002 (4)	N/A		*
	COMM DIS 003 (4)	N/A		*
	COMM DIS 005 (3)	N/A		*
	COMM DIS 007 (3)	N/A		*
	COMM DIS 009 (3)	N/A		*
	CDEV 034 (3)	CHLD 53 (3)		None
	FCS/HS 019 (3)	N/A		*Complete Online Thru SJDC
	PE 1D (1.5-2.0)	Student to complete any transferable PE activity course at SRJC (1.5-2.0 Units)		None
	PE 009A (1.5-2.0)	PHYED 31.1 (1.0-2.0)		None
	PSYCH 001 (3)	PSYCH 1A (3)		None
	SL 001 (3)	ASL 1 (4)		None
	BIM 039 (3)	N/A		*Complete Online Thru SJDC
	BIM 081 (3)	BOT 59.2A (2)		None