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Major: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, B.A. (1220), 42 Credits

General Education: 42 Credits; Major: 42 Credits; Elective Credits: 36 Credits

Learning Goals for the Major in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

Upon completion of the major in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, students will:

  • Effectively demonstrate knowledge of a range of normal, different, and disordered functions of the human communication system, across varied cultural contexts;
  • Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills in behavior, speech, and writing across genres;
  • Demonstrate scientific literacy as it pertains to the human communication system by engaging in tasks such as research, and clinical and field related practica;

Required courses: (42 credits)

SPCH 155INTRO COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
SPCH 160INTRO TO LINGUISTICS
SPCH 202PHONETICS
SPCH 210RESEARCH METHODS IN CSD
SPCH 251NORMAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
SPCH 260SPEECH & HEARING SCIENCE
SPCH 261ANAT/PHYSIOL: SPCH/HRNG MECHAN
SPCH 263AUDIO I:DISORDS,DIAGN&TREATMNT
SPCH 351SPEECH PATHOLOGY/AUDIOLOGY I
SPCH 352SPEECH-LANGUAGE II
SPCH 359OBSERV. OF SPCH-LANG DISORDERS
SPCH 435DIAGNOSTIC PRINCIPLES IN SPCH
SPCH 475CLINICAL METHODS IN SPPA
SPCH 476PRACTICUM IN SPCH-LAN PATH

SPCH 202: Theater Arts and Acting majors who wish to pursue the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology major or minor may count THTR 202-THTR 203 towards the major or minor and in substitution for SPCH 202 towards the major or minor.

To meet the General Education requirements and the requirements of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Majors should complete three credits in physical science, three credits in biological science, six credits in social/behavioral sciences and three credits in statistics.

Specific Additional Requirements for the Major:

The program requires the completion of 25 supervised observation hours.