Units: 3.5 Prerequisites: COMM DIS 1A Introduction to Communication Disorders, COMM DIS 1B Speech, Language and Hearing Development, ENG 1A Reading and Composition, and H S 19 Human Development each with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisites: COMM DIS 1B. Limitations on Enrollment: Admission into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program. This course is an introduction to speech therapy programs in public schools, clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Students learn the basic therapy protocol utilized in treatment for all disorders. Critical components of evidenced based practice and efficient, appropriate therapy are reviewed. The laboratory component includes student observation of a speech therapist at the off-campus facilities. (CSU)