Program Overview

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree

Overview

The Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of North Texas offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree that provides basic preparation in the normal development and functioning of speech, language, and hearing, as well as introductory courses concerned with communication disorders and appropriate remedial procedures.

Program Details

• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Program Description

This pre-professional program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of communication disorders and prepares them for careers as speech pathology assistants and/or audiology assistants. The program also serves as a foundation for graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of the program enables individuals to meet the academic and clinical practicum requirements for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence and the state of Texas license in speech-language pathology and/or audiology.

Marketable Skills

• Scientific understanding of communication disorders
• Facilitation of health education policy/advocacy
• Person-centered service delivery
• Interpersonal attitude
• Interpersonal communication

Program Highlights

• Our faculty members are recognized researchers and practitioners in the field.
• The program balances classroom learning with real-world application.
• Students learn about communication skills through introductory courses in audiology, speech and hearing science, and speech and language development.
• Advanced courses focus on identifying and treating specific hearing, speech, and language disorders.
• Students observe clients at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, which provides professional evaluation and intervention for various diagnoses.

Career Opportunities

• Assistant in Audiology
• Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Employed by home health agencies, early childhood intervention programs, school districts, and private practices.

Courses

• Anatomical Bases of Speech and Hearing (3 hrs)
• Language Development (3 hrs)
• Speech Sound Disorders (3 hrs)
• Basic Rehabilitative Audiology (3 hrs)
• Neurological Bases of Speech and Hearing (3 hrs)
• Nature of Communication Disorders (3 hrs)

Related Programs

• Speech-Language Pathology Master's
• Doctor of Audiology
• Similar areas of study: Education, Health & Wellness, Public Service

Department and College

• Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
• College of Health and Public Service

Location

• UNT Speech & Hearing Center, Room 260
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas

Additional Information

• The program is designed to prepare students for careers in audiology and speech-language pathology.
• A master's degree is required to be a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, and a clinical doctorate is required to be a licensed audiologist.