Our students have the opportunity to train alongside students studying related professions such as education, special education, physical therapy, nursing, pharmacy and more. Learning from and with students in allied fields better equips our students to work in a team environment, whether it is in the school system, a hospital or an outpatient clinic.
Students earning this degree will complete a minimum of 100 hours of supervised field work experience. You can expect to work alongside a speech pathologist in a school setting, an early intervention clinic or a pediatric outpatient setting.
In this organization, students learn together about the fields of speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology assistant. They serve the community through involvement with horse-assisted therapy, a support group for individuals with autism and their families, and partnership with a local nursing home. Holiday parties and regular meetings help them stay connected and engaged with various service projects on campus and in our community.
Harding offers excellent scholarships to well-qualified transfer students. Please contact the office of undergraduate admissions for more information about these opportunities. The department of communication sciences & disorders has a limited number of small scholarships available. Please contact us for more information.
This concentration will provide training for students who wish to learn basic ASL and gain a better understanding of Deaf culture. It is appropriate for students across all majors and may be especially valuable to students in the areas of communication, customer relations, education or health sciences. This program does not prepare students to become ASL interpreters.
This certificate can also be added as a minor for on-ground students and would allow you to enter the workforce as an SLPA after graduation, depending on relevant state licensure requirements. The online option is ideal for professionals who want to refresh their skills and pivot to a new career.
A Bachelor of Arts in speech-language pathology assistant enables professionals to work effectively in public schools. In this setting, SLPAs assist certified speech-language pathologists in screening, assessing and providing direct therapy to students with speech and language disorders.
In private clinics, SLPAs play a crucial role in delivering speech and language services under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists. They assist in conducting therapy sessions, preparing treatment materials and maintaining patient records.
SLPAs working in hospitals provide essential support in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with communication and swallowing disorders. Under the guidance of speech-language pathologists, they help conduct screenings, assist during assessments and follow treatment protocols.
