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 101B | English Composition I | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Requirement | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
SENL 120B
| College Success Skills | 2 |
Second Semester
SENL 102B | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Requirement | 3 |
MATH
| Math Requirement | 3 |
SPAU 100B | Intro to Health Profess in SLP | 3 |
Second Year
First Semester
SPAU 230B | Intro To Phonetics | 3 |
SPAU 250B | Speech & Language Development | 3 |
SPAU 260B | Intro to Comm Disorders | 3 |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
SPAU 261B | Intro to Res&Evi Prac Comm Dis | 3 |
SPAU 270B | Anat/Phys Ear Vocal Mech | 3 |
SPOL 201B | American Government | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 |
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| Physical Education Requirement | 1 |
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| Health Requirement | 2 |
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PHIL 210B | Intro To Logic | 3 |
| Or | |
| Humanities Requirement | 3 |
Third Year
First Semester
SPAU 280B | INTRO TO AUDIOLOGY | 3 |
| Social-Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| Fine Arts Requirement | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Requirement | 3 |
Second Semester
Fourth Year
First Semester
Second Semester
SPAU 468B | Intro To Clinical Practicum | 3 |
PSYC 482B | Psychology of Learning | 3 |
| African American Experience | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |