Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, BA (1220)

Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology

Prospective Majors:

There is a 3.0 minimum grade point average for the Speech Language Pathology and Audiology undergraduate major. Any eligible student interested in declaring should speak to their advisor in the Advising Center.

Students who have less than a 3.0 overall GPA by the beginning of sophomore year must seek approval from the Department Chair to declare the major. Students must also maintain a minimum 3.0 overall GPA for continued enrollment in the major.

Major Prerequisite (3 Credits)

• SCS 101 - Introduction to Oral Communication Credits: 3

Major Required Courses (21 Credits)

• PHY 110 - Physics of Sound Credits: 3
• SCS 206 - Normal Acquisition of Speech and Language Credits: 3
• SCS 207 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credits: 3
• SCS 260 - Speech and Hearing Science Credits: 3
• SCS 270 - Phonetics Credits: 3
• SCS 364 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism Credits: 3
• SCS 366 - Audiology Credits: 3

Required Communication Skills Course (3 Credits)

Select one course from the following list:

• 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

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 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
• SCS 380 - Communication Problems in the Aging Credits: 3
• SCS 385 - Counseling Individuals with Communication Disorders and Their Families Credits: 3
• SCS 401 - Internship in Speech Communication Credits: 3
• SCS 415 - Special Topics in Speech Communication Studies Credits: 3
• SCS 418 - Guided Observations in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 3
• SCS 432 - Medical Speech Pathology Credits: 3