Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, BA

Requirements for Major

Requirements for a major and an example of a typical program of courses are as follows:

Freshman Year

Fall Term

PL 201 - Foundations of Philosophy
SP 103 - Introduction to Communication Disorders
WR 100 - Effective Writing
Language Core
Social Science Core (PY Course recommended)

Spring Term

SP 200-Level Course*
HS 100-Level Course
Language Core or
Elective
Science Core (BL Course)
Social Science Core

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

EN 101 - Understanding Literature
ST 110 - Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis ⁴
SP 200-Level Course*
SP 200-Level Course*
Elective

Spring Term

TH 200-Level Course or PL 200-Level Course**
SP 200-Level Course*
SP 300-Level Course*
EN 200-Level Core or 1 HS 300-Level Course
Science Core (CH/PH Course)

Junior Year

Fall Term

SP 300-Level Course*
SP 300-Level Course*
PL 300-319 Level or TH 300-319 Level Course
Fine Arts Core
Elective

Spring Term

SP 300-Level Course*
SP 400-Level Course*
Theology Core
Elective
Elective

Senior Year

Fall Term

SP 400-Level Course*
SP 400-Level Course*
Ethics Core**
Elective
Elective

Spring Term

SP 400-Level Course*
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

Key:

* Courses required for the major in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences: SP 103 , SP 201 , SP 205 , SP 206 , SP 207 , SP 301 , SP 304 , SP 308 , SP 340 , SP 400 , SP 401 , (SP 405 or SP 406 ), and SP 441 .

** This course must be in the other department from the one in which a student completes their ethics requirement.

Notes:

SP 340 should be taken by the end of junior year in order to take SP 441 during senior year.
The following courses are electives within the major (Free Electives): SP 102 , SP 200 , SP 214 , SP 303 , SP 312 , SP 314 , SP 412 , SP 413 , SP 414 , SP 416 , SP 417 , SP 443 , SP 444 , and SP 499 .
Majors must complete one mathematics course (ST 110 required) and two natural science courses (one biology and (one chemistry or physics)) to fulfill the math/science core requirement.
Some states require teacher certification on order to pursue a career within the school system. Interested students should check each state's requirements and consult with their major advisor.
The curriculum includes primarily core courses for the freshman and sophomore years. Students often complete two major courses in the freshman year, and a consistent number of major courses thereafter. Major Courses are offered at least one time each semester with the exception of special circumstances such as faculty sabbatical.
Students planning to study abroad should talk with International Programs, the Academic Advising and Support Center, and their academic advisor during their freshman or sophomore year to plan their course of study. While the department encourages students to participate in programs that they choose, coursework in the major cannot be fulfilled in the study abroad program. The department cannot guarantee the sequence or availability of courses as outlined should the student choose to study abroad.
Students must complete the diversity core requirement through a designated diversity core, major, or elective course (see Diversity Core Requirement under Curriculum and Policies).