Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, BA (1220)

Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology

Prospective Majors:

There is 3.0 minimum grade point average for the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology undergraduate major with a one-page application for all prospective majors.  Please contact the Speech Department at 914-633-2168 for an application.  

Students who have less than a 3.0 overall GPA by the beginning of sophomore year will be required to appeal in writing to the SCS departmental undergraduate committee for further review.  Students must also maintain a minimum of a 3.0 for continued enrollment in the major.

Major Prerequisite (3 Credits)

• SCS 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication Credits: 3

Major Required Courses (18 Credits)

• SCS 206 - Normal Acquisition of Speech and Language Credits: 3
• SCS 207 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
• SCS 363 - Phonetics Credits: 3
• SCS 364 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism Credits: 3
• SCS 366 - Audiology Credits: 3
• SCS 389 - Speech and Hearing Science Credits: 3

Required Communication Skills Course (3 Credits)

Select one course from the following list:

• SCS 205 - Interpersonal Speech Communication Credits: 3
• SCS 209 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: 3
• SCS 220 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
• SCS 230 - Communication for Healthcare Professionals Credits: 3
• SCS 231 - Narrative and Storytelling in Healthcare Credits: 3
• SCS 323 - Persuasion Credits: 3
• SCS 370 - Small Group Communication Credits: 3
• SCS 375 - Interviewing Credits: 3

Major Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Select four courses from the following list:

• SCS 208 - Clinical Linguistics Credits: 3
• SCS 319 - Bilingualism and Speech-Language Disorders Credits: 3
• SCS 367 - Development of Language and Communication in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Credits: 3
• SCS 380 - Communication Problems in the Aging Credits: 3
• SCS 401 - Internship in Speech Communication Credits: 3
• SCS 415 - Special Topics in Speech Communication Studies Credits: 3
• SCS 418 - Principles of Clinical Management in Speech-Language Pathology I Credits: 3 *
• SCS 419 - Principles of Clinical Management in Speech-Language Pathology II Credits: 3 *
• SCS 420 - Principles of Clinical Management in Speech-Language Pathology III Credits: 3 *
• SCS 430 - Swallowing Disorders in Adults and Children Credits: 3
• SCS 431 - Evaluation Procedures for Diagnostic Purposes in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 3
• SCS 432 - Medical Speech Pathology Credits: 3

Note

* Clinic application required for admittance to these courses.
 

Capstone Requirement

The department has designated the following courses as capstone requirements:

Index Requirement

SCS 364  must be completed with a grade of C or better. To continue the major, students who fail to earn a C or better in SCS 364  must repeat the course before taking additional courses.