Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Program Overview

The Department of Speech and Hearing Science offers undergraduates a choice of career paths culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree and prepares them for careers and graduate education. Programs include Speech and Hearing Science and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Students may also combine their interests in communication with preparation for careers in dentistry, physical or occupational therapy, physiology, linguistics, or law. For an overview of the program and career opportunities, download the brochure.

One area of concentration must be declared prior to the senior year. Students are advised to consult Undergraduate Advising and their academic advisor on a regular basis to insure they are meeting all requirements.

Speech-Language Pathology

Speech-language pathologists diagnose and treat individuals of all ages with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. A masters degree and clinical certification are required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to become certified as a speech-language pathologist.

Requirements list

• Speech-Language Pathologist: Career Overview and Opportunities
• General Education Course Requirements and Approved Courses
• Core Course Requirement
• Speech-Language Pathology Concentration Requirements
• Correlate area courses

Audiology

Audiologists work to prevent, diagnosis, and treat hearing disorders in hearing-impaired people of all ages. The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) is the minimum standard for those pursuing a career in audiology.

Requirements list

• Audiologist Career Overview and Opportunities
• General Education Course Requirements and Approved Courses
• Core Course Requirement
• Audiology Concentration Requirements
• Correlate area courses

Human Communication Sciences

This area of concentration offers students a broad-based communications degree that allows them to pair an interest in communication disorders with other areas outside the department. Students interested in pursuing this option are advised to work in close consultation with the SHS undergraduate academic advisor.

Requirements list

• Career Opportunities
• General Education Course Requirements and Approved Courses
• Speech and Hearing Course Requirements
• Human Communication Sciences Concentration Requirements
• Core Course Requirements for Health-Related Occupations
• Core Course Requirements for Occupations Other than Health
• American Sign Language Track

Finding Your Way

• Student Organizations
• Department of Speech and Hearing Science Undergraduate Advising
• College of Applied Health Sciences Undergraduate Advising
• Informative Web Sites