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Speech-Language Pathology (B.S.)

This degree program is offered through the Division of Education and Speech Language Pathology and combines liberal arts learning with teacher preparation. The USAO Speech-Language Pathology Program is a standards-based program, based upon the standards and guidelines set forth by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (ASHA). 

Students who enter this program are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Successful completion of the course work and practicum in speech-language pathology meets the requirements for admission to graduate school. A student must obtain a master's degree in speech-language pathology from an approved program. It is important to note that for professional certification as a speech-language pathologist a master's degree is necessary. All states that license these professionals require master's level training. In addition, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) requires both completion of a master's degree and a year of clinical internship (Clinical Fellowship Year) for the certificate of clinical competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology.

Career opportunities for persons with a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology are comparable to those for students with undergraduate degrees in related fields, such as psychology, sociology, linguistics, or other liberal arts.

The following degree plan lists the course work required to obtain a degree in Speech Pathology. For more information on this program, e-mail Ms. Diane Holland, Director of the John Morris Speech and Hearing Clinic.

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY DEGREE PLAN

Program Requirements

• Overall Grade Point Average 3.0

Required General Education/Liberal Arts Courses: 52 Hours

• IDS 1003 Freshman Seminar
• IDS 1013 Rhetoric and Public Speaking
• IDS 1113 Writing I
• IDS 1213 Writing II
• IDS 1133 Individual in Contemporary Society
• IDS 1223 Mathematics in the Modern World
• IDS 2003 Introduction to Computers
• IDS 2880 Computer Lab
• IDS 2013 Foundations of Physical Science
• IDS 2023 Foundations of Life Science
• IDS 2133 American Civilization (History/Government) I
• IDS 2143 American Civilization (History/Government) II
• IDS 3223 Political and Economic Systems
• IDS 3313 World Thought and Culture I (to 500 C.E)
• IDS 3323 World Thought and Culture II (500 to 1650 C.E.)
• IDS 4333 World Thought and Culture III (1650 C.E. to Present).
• IDS 4522 Senior Seminar
• PHED 1011 Concepts of Health and Fitness
• PHED 1 Hour Activity
• Artistic Expression Requirement

Required Professional Education Courses: 11 hours

• EDUC 2002 Orientation to Teaching
• EDUC 2011 Directed Field Experiences I
• EDUC 2022 Education of the Exceptional Child
• EDUC 2103 Human Development and Learning
• SLPA 4633 Speech-Language Pathology in the School

Required Electives: 18 hours

Electives should be related to speech-language pathology and approved by an advisor; students should consult an advisor for list of suggested electives.

Required Courses in Speech-Language Pathology: 43 hours

• SLPA 1123 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology
• SLPA 1143 Phonetics
• SLPA 1153 Normal Speech and Language Development
• SLPA 2011 Field Observation
• SLPA 2103 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech/Hearing Mechanism
• SLPA 2113 Audiology
• SLPA 2123 Articulation Disorders
• SLPA 2342 Language Disorders I
• SLPA 2652 Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
• SLPA 3113 Clinical Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology
• SLPA 3123 Language Disorders II
• SLPA 3641 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology I
• SLPA 3653 Speechreading/Auditory Training/Aural Rehabilitation
• SLPA 4102 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology II
• SLPA 4111* Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology III
• SLPA 4602 Stuttering
• SLPA 4613 Organic Disorders
• SLPA 4623 Voice Disorders