Major: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, B.A. (1220), 42 Credits
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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 155 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| SPCH 160 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| SPCH 202 | Phonetics | 3 |
| SPCH 210 | Research Methods in Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| SPCH 251 | Normal Language Development | 3 |
| SPCH 260 | Speech and Hearing Science | 3 |
| SPCH 261 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 |
| SPCH 263 | Audiology I: Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment | 3 |
| SPCH 351 | Speech-Language Pathology I | 3 |
| SPCH 352 | Speech-Language Pathology II | 3 |
| SPCH 359 | Observation of Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders | 3 |
| SPCH 435 | Diagnostic Principles in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 |
| SPCH 475 | Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology | 3 |
| SPCH 476 | Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology | 3 |
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.