Program Overview

Program Overview

The Speech-Language Hearing Sciences program is a four-year undergraduate degree that provides students with a comprehensive education in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology.

Program Structure

The program is divided into four years, with each year consisting of two semesters: Fall and Spring.

Year 1

• Fall Semester:
  • BIOL1021: How Life Works: Introductory Biology I (C- min) - 3 credits
  • HLTH1001: Success in Allied Health I (C- min) - 1 credit
  • MATH1021: College Algebra (C- min) - 3 credits
  • PSYC1001: Introduction to Psychology (C- min) - 3 credits
  • SPED1001: Individuals with Exceptionalities (C- min) - 3 credits
  • BoK: TI - Tech & Innovation Gen Ed Elective (TI) - 3 credits
• Spring Semester:
  • BIOL1022: Introductory Biology II: Life on Earth, Organism to Ecosystem (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD1071: Exploring Communication Disorders Through Media & Literature (C- min) - 3 credits
  • ENGL1001: English Composition (C- min) - 3 credits
  • SOC1001: Introduction to Sociology (C- min) - 3 credits
  • BoK: HU - Gen. Ed. Elective (HU) - 3 credits

Year 2

• Fall Semester:
  • CSD2010: Anatomy & Physiology of Speech Production, Swallowing and Hearing (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD2072: Syntax for Language Assessment and Intervention (C- min) - 1 credit
  • ENGL2047: Introduction to Linguistics (C- min) - 3 credits
  • PHYS1033: The Physics of Sound and Music (C- min) - 3 credits
  • Foreign Language - 3-5 credits
• Spring Semester:
  • CSD2071: Phonetics & Phonology (C- min) - 3 credits
  • ENGL2089: Intermediate Composition (C- min) - 3 credits
  • BoK: HP - History Gen. Ed. Elective (HP) - 3 credits
  • Foreign Language - 3-5 credits
  • Statistics Course (select one):
    • STAT1034: Elementary Statistics I (C- min) - 3 credits
    • STAT1031: Introduction to Statistics (C- min) - 3 credits

Year 3

• Fall Semester:
  • CSD3011: Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD3061: Audiology I: Basic Audiometry, Anatomy & Hearing Disorders (C- min) - 3 credits
  • SLH Approved Science - 3-4 credits
  • PSYC 2040 or HDCE 2004 - 3 credits
  • Emphasis Area Course #1 - 3 credits
  • Foreign Language - 3-5 credits
• Spring Semester:
  • CSD3062: Audiology II: Aural Rehabilitation & Advanced Testing (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD3080: Speech and Language Development (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD3098: Research Methods in Communication Sciences & Disorders (C- min) - 3 credits
  • SLH Approved Science - 3-4 credits
  • Emphasis Area Course #2 - 3 credits
  • Foreign Language - 3-5 credits

Year 4

• Fall Semester:
  • CSD4020: Speech and Hearing Science (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD4024: Clinical Processes in CSD (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD4095: Capstone Experience (C- min) - 2-3 credits
  • SPED4102: Engaging and Supporting Families with Members with Disabilities (C- min) - 3 credits
  • Emphasis Area Course #3 - 3 credits
• Spring Semester:
  • CSD4012: Neurological Foundations of Communication (C- min) - 3 credits
  • CSD4030: Multicultural Topics in Communication Sciences and Disorders (C- min) - 2 credits
  • CSD4095: Capstone Experience (C- min) - 2-3 credits
  • Emphasis Area Course #4 - 3 credits
  • Free Electives (if needed) - 1-3 credits

Credit Hours

The typical minimum number of credit hours students must complete is explained below. The minimum number of credit hours can vary based on previously earned credits and/or the level of placement into required coursework.