Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology

The Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to become a pre-professional and/or entry-level speech-language pathologist. Coursework includes basic speech and language science, audiology, communicative disorders, assessment, and therapeutic intervention. By integrating problem-based learning, simulated experiences, and practical clinical placements, the undergraduate degree prepares students for graduate studies or certification as a speech-language pathology assistant.

Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology program must satisfactorily complete the 120 hour program of study which meets the requirements of the University and the department.

First Year

First Semester

SENL 101BEnglish Composition I

3

Natural Sciences Requirement

3

Humanities Requirement

3

MATH
Math Requirement

3

SENL 120B
College Success Skills

2

Second Semester

SENL 102BEnglish Composition II

3

Humanities Requirement

3

Natural Sciences Requirement

3

MATH
Math Requirement

3

SPAU 100BIntro to Health Profess in SLP

3

Second Year

First Semester

SPAU 230BIntro To Phonetics

3

SPAU 250BSpeech & Language Development

3

SPAU 260BIntro to Comm Disorders

3

Humanities Requirement

3

Social-Behavioral Science Requirement

3

Second Semester

SPAU 261BIntro to Res&Evi Prac Comm Dis

3

SPAU 270BAnat/Phys Ear Vocal Mech

3

SPOL 201BAmerican Government

3

Foreign Language

3

Physical Education Requirement

1

Or

Health Requirement

2

PHIL 210BIntro To Logic

3

Or

Humanities Requirement

3

Third Year

First Semester

SPAU 280BINTRO TO AUDIOLOGY

3

Social-Behavioral Science Requirement

3

Fine Arts Requirement

3

Natural Sciences Requirement

3

Second Semester

SPAU 310BVoice Science

3

SPAU 345BAural Rehabilitation

3

PSYC 274BElem Statistics

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Fourth Year

First Semester

SPAU 470BLanguage and Culture

3

SVLR 400BService Learning

3

Free Elective

3

Second Semester

SPAU 468BIntro To Clinical Practicum

3

PSYC 482BPsychology of Learning

3

African American Experience

3

Free Elective

3

Free Elective

3