Post-Baccalaureate Prerequisites in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

Program Overview

This graduate-level program prepares individuals with non-speech-language pathology or audiology degrees for further study in these fields. Courses cover the fundamentals of speech, language, and hearing, with both online and in-person options available. Students can enroll in courses individually or complete the full sequence. The program includes clinical observations and provides guidance for students pursuing advanced degrees.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree in a field other than speech-language pathology or audiology and are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in one of these fields. The program provides the necessary prerequisite coursework to prepare students for graduate school.

Objectives:

• Provide a comprehensive foundation in the normal processes of speech, language, and hearing.
• Introduce students to the characteristics of disorders in speech, language, and hearing.

Teaching:

• Courses are offered both online and in-person.
• Online courses are asynchronous, allowing students to complete coursework at their own pace within the academic semester.
• On-campus courses are held in person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, providing students with the opportunity to interact with other students and faculty.

Other:

• The program offers a variety of courses, including:
• Anatomy, physiology, and neurology for speech and hearing
• Speech and hearing sciences
• Speech and language development and disorders
• Audiology and aural rehabilitation
• Clinical observations (ASHA-approved 25 guided hours)
• Students can take courses à la carte or in sequence.
• UMass advising resources are available to help students plan their next steps.
• Students interested in this program may also be interested in the Doctor of Audiology (AuD) or MA in Speech-Language Pathology programs.