Speech and Language Assistant diploma
Note: This program is not available in 2004-05.
Entrance requirements
• Completion of a minimum of 30-credit certificate in a related field (such as
ECE, CYC, Social Services, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy) including six
credits of university transfer English or communications, six credits of Human
Development/ Developmental Psychology, and a GPA of 2.84 or higher;
or
• 30 university transfer credits including six credits of Human
Development/Developmental Psychology, and six credits in English/Communications
with overall GPA of 2.33 or higher.
It is strongly recommended that all applicants for the program have a current
first aid certificate and updated Rubella and TB clearance.
Program length and location
This program is available on a part-time basis only, and can be completed over a
minimum of two years. Classes are held at Mission or Abbotsford campuses.
How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for
admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are
available from any A&R or Student Services office.
You can also print an application form from our website at
www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly
through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See
the
Admissions Guide
for a complete list of application dates and general admission information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
• Official transcripts showing
completion of the stated prerequisites.
2. After your application is received, the Admissions and Records office
will inform you of an orientation that you must attend. Further details about
the program, including registration, scheduling and costs, will be available at
the orientation session.
Program outline
Course | Title | Credits |
SLA 201 | Introduction to the Profession of Speech-Language Pathology and the Role of the Speech Language Assistant | 3 |
SLA 202 | Language,Learning,and Literacy | 3 |
SLA 203 | Communication Disorders and Intervention Techniques | 3 |
SLA 204 | Articulation/Phonology | 3 |
SLA 205 | Programming | 3 |
SLA 206 | Amplification Systems Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
SLA 207 | Language Learning Environments | 3 |
SLA 209 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
or LING 101 | Introduction to Language | |
SLA 215 | Practicum — 200 hours | 6 |
Total | 30 |
Course listings
For complete details on courses see
Course descriptions.
Full-time faculty
Christine Puder, BA CYC (UVic), MEd (UBC), Department Head
Gwen Clarke, MSc (Edison)
D’Anne Epp, BA, MEd (Ottawa)
Linda Matwichuk, BA (Man), Grad. Studies ECE (WWU), MAdEd (St. FX)
Maple Melder Crozier, BA (CSU), MS Ed Psyc (CSUH)
Lou Schroeder, ECE, MEd Elem. Ed. (Wichita State)
Les Stagg, BEd, MEd (UBC)
Part-time faculty
George Melzer, MECE (SFU)
Cindy Rammage, BA (UVic)
Sessional faculty
Colleen Bohlen, BA (UBC), MA (WWU)
Diane Eynon, BA (Minn.), MA (N. Dakota)
Rob Lees, PhD (UBC)
Staff
Doris Ball, Department Assistant
ECE/CYC External Advisory committee
The following committee list does not include members of the ECE/CYC
department.
Pam Biero, Peardonville House
Bev Barnaby, Fraser Health Authority
Rob Bates, Ministry of Children and Family Development
Barbara Braun, Braun-Tasaurus Preschool
Diane Eynon, Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Vernie Greenhalgh, Chair, Sandcastle Developmental Preschool
Luci Honey/Janet Tomayer, Understanding the Early Years Project
Cheryl Havens and Carrie Grywacheski, Hand in Hand School Age Childcare Programs
Laurie Kocher, School District #34, Abbotsford
Todd Koverchuk, Ministry of Children and Family Development
Joane Laliberte, Upper Fraser Valley Developmental Preschool/Rotary House
Rob Lees, Community Psychologist, Ministry of Children and Families
Mark Littlefield, Abbotsford Community Services, Family Outreach and Education
Nita McKay, ECE Programs, Langley College
Maggie Medcalfe, Fraser Valley Child Development Centre
Lorna Rannie, Infant Development Program, Fraser Valley Health Region
Gwen Reece, ECE Dept, Columbia Bible College
Louise Smith, Coordinator, New Beginnings/Youth Commission
Zelda Williams, Manager, Future 4 Nations/Headstart
Lori Richardson, SCC, Mission Association for Community Living
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