Undergraduate programs
As an undergraduate in the Speech and Hearing Sciences Department, you will explore the diversity of human communication, which includes typical and atypical communication, development, and acquired communication disorders. The program leads to a B.S. or B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences with a primary focus on typical processes of speech, language, and hearing and upper-level coursework introducing communication disorders in children and adults. In addition to providing a solid liberal arts education, this degree provides a foundation for many career paths, including graduate work in speech-language pathology, audiology, and/or speech, language, and/or hearing research. Because communication is central to most human activities, a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences also can lead to a career in many other fields, including Special Education, Counseling, and Community Relations. Coursework or a degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences complements degrees in other programs, such as education, linguistics, psychology, public health administration, social work, music, and allied health professions.
Speech and Hearing Sciences B.S./B.A.
Requirements
In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, the speech and hearing sciences major must meet the minimum departmental requirements as follows: all Core Courses, 8 credits of SpHr electives, and 4 credits of Stat 244 or equivalent course covering basic statistical reasoning for the social sciences. Preparatory Core Courses should precede Advanced Core Courses.
In addition, students are strongly encouraged to gain proficiency in a second language. Students planning to pursue graduate study should complete one or more courses in each of the following areas: statistics (a stand alone statistics course), biological science, physical sciences (Physics or Chemistry), and social/ behavioral sciences (see current ASHA Certification Standards). It is strongly recommended that these courses are taken prior to taking Advanced Core Courses. A grade of C or above is required for all major requirements.
Foundational Core Courses (28 credits)
| SpHr 222 | Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences | 4 |
| SpHr 370 | Phonetics and Acoustics | 4 |
| SpHr 371 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Swallowing | 4 |
| SpHr 372U | Speech and Language Development in Children | 4 |
| SpHr 461 | Neurology of Speech and Hearing | 4 |
| SpHr 487 | Hearing Sciences | 4 |
| SpHr 465 | Introduction to Research Methods for Clinical Scientists | 4 |
Clinical Core Courses (25 credits)
Elective Courses (choose 8 credits)