Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (Associate of Science)
Students completing the following core curriculum and the A.S. general studies requirements will be awarded an A.S. degree in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology. This degree will help prepare the student for admission to Speech-Language Pathology at Loma Linda University and may also apply to other professional programs. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required before entering B.S. professional training (at LLU or elsewhere) and a M.S. is required for entry into the profession. Consult specific requirements for the program that interests you.
Core Requirements:
Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (minimum 12 qtr units)
Three colloquia required.
Written and Oral Communication (9-13 qtr units)
| ENGL 121 | Introduction to Analytical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 122 | Introduction to Research Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Research Writing (WD) | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 4 |
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| PHIL 204 | Essentials of Critical Reasoning | 4 |
Health and Wellness (2-6 qtr units)
One course required in Health or Nutrition.
PEAC Courses: Any two, separate PEAC activity courses (or military discharge papers)
Social Sciences (minimum 12 qtr units)
Select courses from 2 of the following content areas. Include at least one course (or components integrated into several courses) in human (cultural) diversity:
• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Political Sciences
• Psychology
• Sociology
Art and Humanities Electives (minimum of 16 qtr units)
Select from at least 3 of the following content areas. A minimum of 3 quarter units in an area are required to meet a content area:
• Civilization/History
• Art
• Literature
• Language
• Philosophy
• Religion
• General Humanities Electives
Electives:
Any other transferable courses needed to bring total up to 96 credits. All courses must be 100 level or above. (SPCH 210 or SPCH 310 Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication, recommended. SPPA 210, Survey of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, recommended.)
Total Credit Hours: 96
Course grades below C are not accepted by most professional programs. Please consult with your academic advisor concerning any course with a grade below C.