Speech
Pathology & Audiology
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are
concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and research in
communication sciences and disorders.
The undergraduate major in Speech Pathology and Audiology is a pre-professional
program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.). The B.S. degree is the first degree in a
continuum that leads to the Master’s degree.
Undergraduate preparation includes a broad educational experience in
science, liberal arts, strong oral and written skills, and a basic coursework
in the science of speech pathology and audiology.
The professional discipline of speech-language pathology
deals with disorders of articulation, voice, language, stuttering, and
aphasia. Audiology includes
specialization in the prevention, identification, and rehabilitation of hearing
disorders, and prescription and dispensing hearing aids. All programs have faculty who are certified
and licensed by the State of
A minor is available and requires 15 credit hours in
selected courses.
The departmental core
is:
HPE 216: Terminology for Allied Health Professions
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY &
AUDIOLOGY:
SPP
151 Introduction
to Communication Disorders
SPP
245 Nature of Language
SPP
251 Phonetics
SPP
351 Anatomy & Physiology of
the Speech Mechanism
SPP
352 Disorders of Articulation
SPP
360 Speech
and Hearing Science
SPP
361 Introduction
to Audiology
SPP 363 Aural
Rehabilitation
SPP
451 Diagnostic Methods in
Speech Pathology
SPP 467 Clinical
Practicum I
SPP 468 Clinical
Practicum II
Requirements
for a minor in Speech Pathology and Audiology
SPP
151 Introduction
to Communication Disorders
SPP
245 Nature of Language
SPP
251 Phonetics
SPP
352 Disorders of Articulation
SPP
361 Introduction
to Audiology
Number
of hours required for a minor = 15
In order for a student
to advance to the junior level in Speech Pathology and Audiology, a minimum
cumulative grade point average of 2.8 is required. To remain in the major, this level must be
maintained along with a grade point average of 3.0 in the major courses. In order to participate in clinical
practicum, a student must receive at least 3.0 in SPP 353 or SPP 451.