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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
2026-01-25
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Audiology | Communication Disorders | Speech Pathology and Therapy
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-01-25-
2026-01-25-
About Program

Program Overview


The pre-professional Bachelor of Science in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology program prepares students for a career in the allied health field, laying a foundation for graduate studies. It emphasizes clinical experience and equips students with a comprehensive understanding of communication disorders and their treatments, alongside a range of potential career paths.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

This program is a pre-professional Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. It provides foundational knowledge in the normal development and functioning of speech, language, and hearing, as well as introductory courses on communication disorders and appropriate remedial procedures. The program emphasizes clinical activities alongside academic progress, involving diagnostic and therapeutic interactions with individuals with speech, language, and hearing impairments under close supervision.


Objectives:

  • Prepare students for a career as a speech pathology assistant and/or audiology assistant.
  • Provide a pre-professional foundation for graduate studies in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Program Description:

  • The program is designed to be completed in 4 years.
  • It requires 120 credit hours.
  • It includes clinical activities alongside academic coursework.
  • Students gain experience working with individuals with speech, language, and hearing impairments under supervision.

Teaching:

  • The program features faculty members who are recognized researchers and practitioners in the field.
  • The program balances classroom learning with real-world application.
  • Students gain practical experience through observation at the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.
  • The ASLP Director of Undergraduate Studies provides guidance on career paths, professional development events, and personal career advising appointments.

Careers:

  • Potential Career Paths:
  • Assistant in Audiology
  • Assistant in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Early Intervention Specialist
  • Employment Opportunities:
  • Home Health Agencies (e.g., Therapy 2000, Care Options for Kids)
  • Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) of North Central Texas
  • School districts across Texas
  • UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center
  • Work Settings:
  • Clinics
  • Colleges and universities
  • Government agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Industry and business
  • Private practice
  • Public schools

Other:

  • The program highlights the growing demand for professionals in this field due to factors such as the rising elderly population, increased emphasis on early detection of communication disorders, growing concern about occupational hearing loss, and rapid technological advancements.
  • The program provides a list of potential courses students may take, including:
  • Anatomical Bases of Speech and Hearing
  • Language Development
  • Speech Sound Disorders
  • Basic Rehabilitative Audiology
  • Neurological Bases of Speech and Hearing
  • Nature of Communication Disorders
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