Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, 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

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 201 - Introduction to Theology
SP 200-Level Course*
SP 300-Level Course*
EN 200-Level Core
Science Core (CH/PH Course)

Junior Year

Fall Term

SP 300-Level Course*
SP 300-Level Course*
PL 200-Level Philosophical Perspectives Course
Fine Arts Core
Elective

Spring Term

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

Senior Year

Fall Term

SP 400-Level Course*
Ethics Core
Elective
Elective
Elective

Spring Term

SP 400-Level Course*
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective

Key:

*Twelve courses are 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 441 and choose one of the following departmental electives: SP 401 , SP 405 , SP 406 .

Notes:

SP 308 must be taken by the end of junior year.
SP 340 must 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 214 , SP 312 , SP 314 , SP 417 .
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. (Note: For admission into most graduate programs an associated lab is recommended for at least one of the science courses.)
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.
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. 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).