In the online A.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders program, your intensive course of study will include supervised field experience in a variety of settings. This degree prepares you to apply for certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to the New Hampshire Allied Health Speech Language Pathology Governing Board. The program meets the guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Credit Hours: 60 | | Tuition Cost
Understand Speech and Language Disorders
If you already hold an associate or bachelor’s degree, we can provide a credit-efficient pathway to an Associate in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders and certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant.
This program is available only to students who live in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont. See Availability in Your State for full details.
Course Highlights
- Role of Speech-Language Assistant
- Survey of Communication Disorders
- Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
- Articulation and Phonological Disorders
- Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation
- Clinical Practicum I
- Clinical Practicum II
- Clinical Practicum III
- Clinical Practicum IV
- Language Acquisition
...and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
This program is available only to students who live in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
Curriculum & Requirements
The Associate in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders offers an intensive course of study in the area of speech and language disorders, including supervised field experience in a variety of settings. Upon completion of the Associate in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree program, the graduate is eligible to apply for certification as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant to the New Hampshire Allied Health Speech Language Pathology Governing Board. The program is designed to meet guidelines of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Speech Language Pathology Assistant courses are also available without the Associate in Science degree for those not seeking certification.
If you reside in another state, please check with the appropriate agency to determine if this program meets requirements in that state.
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS Online undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| SLA 500 | Role of the Speech-Language Assistant | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| MTH 402 or MTH 504 or MTH 510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| SLA 501 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
| SLA 502 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| SLA 503 | Articulation and Phonological Disorders | 4 |
| SLA 550 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| SLA 551 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLA 504 | Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
| SLA 506 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
| SLA 552 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 |
| SLA 553 | Clinical Practicum IV | 2 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Degree Requirements
Major, Option, and Elective Requirements as indicated.
*Major GPA requirements as indicated.
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of one course overlap between the Major and General Education areas.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COM 480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRIT 501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTH 402 | Math for Our World | |
MTH 504 | Statistics | |
MTH 510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| Knowledge of Human Behavior & Social Systems: PSY 525 | 4 | |
| Knowledge of the Physical & Natural World | 4 | |
| Knowledge of Human Thought & Expression | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Major Requirements
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Concentration coursework.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Communication Sciences and Disorders | ||
| SLA 500 | Role of the Speech-Language Assistant | 4 |
| SLA 501 | Survey of Communication Disorders | 4 |
| SLA 502 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 4 |
| SLA 503 | Articulation and Phonological Disorders | 4 |
| SLA 504 | Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation | 4 |
| SLA 506 | Language Acquisition | 4 |
| SLA 550 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| SLA 551 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| SLA 552 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 |
| SLA 553 | Clinical Practicum IV | 2 |
| Total Credits | 32 | |
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Gain knowledge, field experience, and core technical skills within the field of speech language pathology assisting.
- Meet professional standards in keeping with state and national guidelines for competency and ethics.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.