Program Overview

Introduction to the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Program

The Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences provides the foundation for graduate study, leading to clinical certification and career opportunities as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Degree Program

A Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences requires 120 credit hours: 42 hours from the University's core curriculum, 36 hours in speech-language pathology and audiology courses, and 42 hours of electives. The program offers three areas of focus: speech-language pathology, audiology, and speech, language, and hearing science. Electives should be chosen based on interests and career goals.

Fast-Track Program

Students with strong academic records who intend to pursue a graduate degree in applied cognition and neuroscience, human development and early childhood disorders, or speech-language pathology at UT Dallas may consider the Fast-Track Program. If accepted, students may take up to 15 semester credit hours of approved graduate courses and use them both to complete the undergraduate degree and to satisfy coursework and semester credit hour requirements for the graduate degree.

Advising

Visit with an academic advisor in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences to create a degree plan. Freshmen must talk with an advisor before registering. All other students should consult an advisor before registering each semester.

Career Preparation

Professions in speech, language, and hearing sciences are consistently rated among the best careers for the changing job landscape. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are employed in a variety of school and health care settings, such as schools, clinics, and hospitals.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research laboratories, especially if they are interested in graduate school. Students can apply to participate in labs using the research portal.

Honors Program

Majors in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences who have junior or senior standing and have completed at least 12 credit hours with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may apply to earn BBS school honors.

Financial Aid

The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences offers two scholarships for students who are full-time or part-time undergraduate students pursuing degrees in BBS. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a FAFSA on file.

Available Scholarships

• The $3,000 Helen Small Scholarship
• The $1,000 Diane Milot Tucker Scholarship

Program Details

• The speech, language, and hearing sciences program provides the foundation for graduate study, leading to clinical certification and career opportunities as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.
• A graduate degree is required for clinical certification and state licensure in speech-language pathology.
• A doctor of audiology degree (AuD) is required for clinical certification and state licensure in audiology.
• Graduate degrees for both fields are offered at UT Dallas.
• Students completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and who meet specified clinical practicum requirements are also eligible for state licensure as assistants in speech-language pathology and can provide therapy services under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.