Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology, B.A.

Requirements for Major

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

Freshman Year

Fall Term

SP 102 - Introduction to Human Communication *
ST 110 - Introduction to Statistical Methods and Data Analysis *
WR 100 - Effective Writing
Language Core
Social Science Core (PY Course recommended)

Spring Term

HS 100-Level Core Course
SP 103 - Introduction to Communication Disorders *
Language Core or
Elective
Science Core (BL Course)
Social Science Core

Sophomore Year

Fall Term

Spring Term

PL 200-Level Philosophical Perspectives Course
SP 201 - Fundamentals of Hearing *
SP 303 - Sociolinguistics *
English Core
Science Core (CH/PH Course)

Junior Year

Fall Term

SP 304 - Articulation and Phonology *
SP 306 - Observation Methods and Techniques in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology *
TH 201 - Introduction to Theology
Fine Arts Core
Nondepartmental Elective

Spring Term

SP 308 - Professional and Technical Writing in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology *
SP 405 - Organic Bases of Childhood Communication Disorders *
History Core
Theology Core
Elective

Senior Year

Fall Term

SP 340 - Clinical Audiology *
SP 400 - Speech and Voice Science *
SP 412 - Clinical Seminar in Speech Pathology/Audiology *
Ethics Core
Nondepartmental Elective
Elective **

Spring Term

SP 406 - Neurological Bases of Adult Communication Disorders *
SP 441 - Aural Habilitation *
Nondepartmental Elective
Elective **

Key:

* Required for major.
** May be used for possible clinical placement.

Notes:

Majors must complete ST 110 and two science courses (one biology and one chemistry or physics) to fulfill the math/science core requirement. (Note: For admission into most graduate programs, one of the science courses must have an associated lab.)
The following courses are electives within the major: SP 214 , SP 312 , SP 314 , SP 417 , SP 441 , SP 443 , SP 444 .
Some states require teacher certification in 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.
Students planning to study abroad should talk with International Programs, the Academic Advising and Support Center, and the department's director of undergraduate studies 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 except in Newcastle, and 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). Currently, SP 303 and SP 312 fulfill the diversity requirement.