“The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play," said poet and composer Richard Straus.
Would you like to earn a great living while helping people find their voice? If so, the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program at Fayetteville Technical Community College might be your next step on the path to success. SLPAs work with speech-language pathologists to assess and treat patients with voice, speech, fluency, or language disorders. SLPAs help with patient care, research, and implementing programs.
The Fayetteville Technical Community College Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes both high-quality academic and clinical experience. Faculty and staff are committed to practices that develop professional and ethical speech-language pathology assistants who are well-equipped to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals with communication disorders, the profession of speech-language pathology, and the community at large. We strive to improve human communication.
Speech pathology assistants in Fayetteville currently earn a median salary of $52,000 per year. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts excellent growth in the speech pathology field and numerous opportunities for advancement. Speech pathologists who continue their education and earn a master’s degree can earn a median salary of $84,140 per year in the United States.
Here are some student testimonials about the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program at FTCC:
“This program was a scary step for me but has been the most rewarding. The commitment to excellence at FTCC extends way beyond the classroom! I have felt like family every step of my journey. The dedicated teachers and my amazing advisor have gone above and beyond to support my journey and invest in my success as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant. If you have a passion for the speech and language world, then FTCC is where you need to be. They have provided me with the foundation needed to make an impact on the lives of others. I thought I couldn’t, and they showed me that I could!”
-Skyler Cummings
“The Speech Language Pathology Assistant program has been an exceptional experience for me. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge, and I am excited to put everything I have learned into practice. Not only have I gained the knowledge and experience that I need to be successful, but I have also developed lifelong friendships with my classmates.”
-Heather Lee
Are you ready to learn more?
Please contact us today. Admission into the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program is based on competitive admissions. Stop by to learn more about the competitive admissions process and how you can pursue your dream career. FTCC’s faculty and staff from the Speech Language Pathology Assistant program are eager to help you find your voice.
Department Chair: Charisse Gainey, department chair, can be reached at gaineyc@faytechcc.edu or by calling 910-678-8492. Gainey’s office is located at the Advanced Technology Center, Room 154F, 2300 Hull Rd.
For more information, visit the website at https://www.faytechcc.edu/academics/healthcare-programs/speech-language-pathology-assistant/