Program Overview

Overview of the Online Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science

The Online Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of speech, language, and hearing sciences. This program is offered by Arizona State University and is tailored to prepare students for careers in speech-language pathology, audiology, and related fields.

Program Details

• The program consists of 40 classes, with each class lasting 7.5 weeks.
• The total credit hours required for the program are 120.
• The program is designed to be completed online, providing flexibility for students.

Career Opportunities

• The program prepares students for entry-level positions in speech and hearing sciences, such as audiology assistant, hearing aid or cochlear implant company representative, and research assistant.
• Graduates may also pursue advanced studies in speech-language pathology, audiology, or related fields.
• Career paths may include:
  • Advocate
  • Audiologist
  • Community Health Worker
  • Hearing Aid Specialist
  • Human Behavior Researcher
  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  • Speech Pathologist

Admission Requirements

• To be admitted to the program, students must meet the general admission requirements for Arizona State University.
• These requirements include:
  • Holding a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Completing at least 14 specific courses in high school, including math, English, lab sciences, social sciences, and a second language
  • Meeting at least one of the following:
    • Top 25% in high school graduating class
    • 3.00 GPA in competency courses
    • ACT score of 22 for Arizona residents (24 nonresidents) or SAT Reasoning score of 1120 for Arizona residents (1180 nonresidents)

Tuition and Fees

• The tuition calculator is available to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for the program.
• Financial aid and scholarships may be available to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Faculty and Research

• The College of Health Solutions faculty is composed of research experts focused on creating a better future for all.
• Faculty research areas include:
  • Discovering the impact of the environment and policy on food security and community health
  • Exploring mechanisms involved in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease
  • Harnessing big data to improve patient outcomes
  • Incorporating advanced technology to monitor and promote healthy lifestyles
  • Using state-of-the-art cognitive, behavioral, and neuroscience techniques to study the components of human communication

Courses

• The program includes a range of courses, such as:
  • SHS 205: Exploring Communication Disorders in Children and Adults
  • SHS 250: Introduction to Phonetics
  • SHS 310: Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Speech
  • SHS 311: Hearing Science
  • SHS 367: Language Science
  • SHS 375: Speech Science
  • SHS 401: Principles of Audiology
  • SHS 402: Clinical Methods and Treatment of Communication Disorders

Professional Licensure and Certification

• The program is designed to meet Arizona's requirements for professional licensure or certification.
• Completing the program may not fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification in other states.