Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science

The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science, offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, provides a strong foundation in communication sciences. This program prepares students for a wide range of careers, including speech-language pathology, audiology, education, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, public health, and other healthcare professions.

Overview of the Program

The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science is a necessary course of study for those pursuing a career in speech-language pathology or audiology. It also serves as strong preparation for careers in education, linguistics, neuroscience, psychology, public health, and other healthcare professions. Students in this program can gain valuable experience through clinical observations, hands-on work with clients, and research opportunities, equipping them with analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills that are highly sought after in many fields.

Campus Location and Program Code

• Campus Location: Main
• Program Code: HP-SPLH-BA

Distinction in the Major

Students who complete the Speech, Language and Hearing Science major may graduate with distinction in the department if they meet the following requirements:

1. GPA of 3.50 or better in the major and overall
2. No grade below B in the major
3. Completion of an honors paper at the end of a 3-credit independent study (CSCD 4979) during which the student will engage in an empirical study or library research in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of a faculty advisor
4. Completion of 20 hours of volunteer work, internship, or fieldwork in consultation with the advisor

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

• Students must complete the requirements of the General Education (GenEd) program
• All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses as part of the major
  • The specific writing-intensive courses required for the Speech-Language-Hearing major are CSCD 1296 and CSCD 4496

College Requirement

• Students must complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play

Major Requirements

All of the following major requirements must be passed with a grade of C or better:

• Course List:
  • CSCD 1107: Introduction to Communication Disorders
  • CSCD 1108: Introduction to Linguistics
  • CSCD 1296: Studies in Psycholinguistics
  • CSCD 2108: Phonetics
  • CSCD 2203: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
  • CSCD 2301: Development of Speech and Language
  • CSCD 2303: Foundations in Hearing Science
  • CSCD 3203: Audiology
  • CSCD 3403: Foundations in Speech Science
  • CSCD 3503: Foundations in Human Neuroscience
  • CSCD 4221: Speech and Language Disorders: Children
  • or CSCD 4222: Speech and Language Disorders: Adults
  • CSCD 4302: Aural Rehabilitation
  • CSCD 4496: Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology 1
• Related Discipline Courses:
  • PSY 1001: Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 2301: Foundations of Developmental Psychology
• Biological Science:
  • BIOL 1001: Human Biology
  • or BIOL 1012: General Biology II
• One Physics or Chemistry Course:
  • PHYS 1001: Physics: Matter and Motion
  • PHYS 1021: Introduction to General Physics I
  • CHEM 1011: Chemistry: The Study of Matter I
  • CHEM 1021: Introduction to Chemistry I
• Foreign Language:
  • Two semesters of a foreign language/ASL at the introductory level or one at the intermediate level
• Statistics:
  • Select one of the following courses:
    • PSY 1003: Statistics for Psychology
    • PSY 1167:
    • SOC 1167: Social Statistics
    • MATH 1013: Elements of Statistics
    • EPBI 2219: Biostatistics and Public Health
• Total Credit Hours: 58-64

Suggested Academic Plan

The suggested academic plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science is outlined over four years, including specific courses for each semester to ensure students meet all requirements for graduation.

Accelerated Programs

Students may opt to pursue an accelerated +1 program, enabling them to complete both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in less time than the traditional route. The following +1 program has an accelerated academic plan for students in the Speech, Language and Hearing Science BA:

• Barnett College of Public Health: Speech, Language and Hearing Science MA

The undergraduate student will be required to complete the Bachelor's degree by the end of the Fall semester in their senior year.