Where does my path start?

You will complete an Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement  (AA-DTA) at Shoreline.

Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program in Speech and Hearing Sciences or Communication Disorders.

A master’s degree is considered an entry-level requirement for employment, therefore most students will need to complete a graduate program before they begin to practice in the field.

See also: www.asha.org/advocacy/state/info/WA/licensure/

Speech Language Pathology Assistant -Shoreline cannot assist students in gaining SLPA licensure. For more information see: http://www.asha.org/associates/SLPA-FAQs/ and http://wslha.wordpress.com/2010/03/13/frequently-asked-questions-for-slpa-certification/

What courses should I take?

This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.

General Education Requirements - 20 Credits

Courses used to meet General Education requirements cannot also be used to meet distribution requirements.

Distribution Requirements - 45 Credits

The same course cannot be used in two distribution areas (e.g. both Humanities and Social Sciences). 

General Electives - Minimum 25 Credits

Comprised of other college-level courses or unrestricted courses. A maximum of 15 credits allowed for restricted/vocational courses, and a maximum of 3 credits allowed in Physical Education. Please see the lists of Restricted Electives  and Elective Courses (Non-restricted) . Recommended: ASL& 122 , ASL& 123 .

• COL 101 College and Career Success Minimum Units: 3 - Applies as a Restricted Elective.
• *Course 2 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 3 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 4 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 5 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____
• *Course 6 ____________________ Minimum Units: _____

Where can I go for help?

General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229  206-546-4559  advising@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/advising

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302  206-546-4697  ieadvisors@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/

Program Faculty Advisors

Kira Wennstrom  206-546-4578 kwennstrom@shoreline.edu Rm 2816
Joyce Fagel  206-546-6984 jfagel@shoreline.edu Rm 2814

Where can I transfer and what does my chosen four-year school require?

Before choosing classes, become familiar with the four-year program where you want to apply: visit the website, email the department, and/or speak with a Shoreline advisor. Below are examples from Washington schools with different admissions and graduation requirements. Check with the school for world language requirements. (Non-native speakers of English are often exempt from this requirement.)

Students who want to practice in Speech and Language Pathology or Audiology need to complete a master’s or doctoral degree. Admissions for all Master’s degree programs in Washington State require: Completion of a baccalaureate degree in Communication Disorders or Speech and Hearing Sciences, a 3.0 in last 90 quarter credits, Graduate Record Exam (GRE), letter of intent or personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

For students who have a bachelor’s degree in a different major, all universities below offer a post-baccalaureate program designed to prepare students for entry into graduate programs.