SLPA
Application Process

NOTE:  All courses in the major must be completed with a "C" grade or better.

Introduction The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Grossmont College do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), handicap (including physical and mental disability, medical condition, age, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or economic status in any of their policies, procedures, or practices. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission and access to, as well as treatment and employment in, the College's programs and activities, including vocational education.

Application Procedure The Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program  at Grossmont College accepts a limited number of students each year as dictated by staffing, laboratory and instrumentation availability, and the number of clinical sites available for student assignment during the second year of training. To apply for admission to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program the following steps must be taken:

	Obtain an application from the program office OR print out the on-line application to complete.
	Bring or mail the completed Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program application and return it to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Office (Room 340B).
	Complete SLPA 100 with a "C" grade or better.
	Biology 140 or BIO 144 does not have to be met prior to taking SLPA 100 and/or applying to the program, but it must be completed prior continuing and taking SLPA 110. *(Chemistry 115 or one year of high school Chemistry is a prerequisite for Biology 144.)
	If desired, meet with the SLPA program representative for an interview after your materials have been completed and prerequisites verified.
	Submit record of high school course work and an official transcript from any college other than Grossmont verifying other college credits to the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Office.
	Complete all admission requirements for Grossmont College and provide an official copy of all transcripts to the Admissions and Records office.
	Schedule an appointment with a COUNSELOR or SLPA Program if questions remain regarding requirements or the admissions process.
	Upon acceptance into the SLPA Program, submit results of a satisfactory physical and dental exam and record of current immunizations and current CPR card.
NOTE:  Any prior convictions of a misdemeanor or felon may influence eligibility for State registration as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.  Applicants with prior convictions are urged to meet with the SLPA faculty for confidential planning and advisement.