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Speech and Hearing Sciences Pre-Major
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Speech and Hearing Sciences Pre-Major
Summary
Prepare for a major in Speech and Hearing Sciences by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a transfer degree. Speech and Hearing Sciences prepares students to work with patients who have speech, language or hearing disorders. Typically, speech pathologists treat clients with speech and language problems, while audiologists assess, diagnose and treat hearing loss and balance disorders. In both professions, early detection and prevention screening are important for the treatment and remediation of communication disorders. The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.
Completion Award
- Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement
Length of Study
- 90 Credits
Starting Quarter
- Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
- On Campus
What You’ll Learn
- Describe differences and similarities in how people across the globe experience social, cultural, economic, or political systems.
- Examine the interactions between societies and individuals.
- Apply methods of a specific discipline to interpret an expression of the human experience.
- Identify methods scientists use to explain aspects of the natural world.
- Use scientific laboratory practices within a field or discipline to investigate a scientific concept.
In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.
Careers & Opportunities
The field of Communication Disorders requires graduate study, certification and licensure to practice. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists develop strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving and technical skills to identify, evaluate, manage and treat people with communication disorders. While most Speech Pathologists and Audiologists work in public schools, others teach, conduct research and serve as consultants to government and industry.
- Potential employers include:
- Public and private schools
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Rehabilitation centers
- Government agencies
- Private practice
- Business and industry
Tuition & Fees
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus | Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ | Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Additional Fees
- Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected
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