Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, BA Major in

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Program Requirements - Total Semester Hours: 42

The departmental requirement for speech-language majors is 124 semester hours for the BA degree, including 42 semester hours in the major area as follows:

SPCH 005A - Phonetics Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 006 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanisms Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 008 - Introduction to Hearing Science Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 009 - (BH) Exploring the Communication Sciences Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 010 - (BH, CC) Multicultural Aspects of Communication and Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 101A - Experimental Psycholinguistics Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 102A - Normal Language Development Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 103 - Introduction to Speech Science Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 131 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 132 - Disorders of Language in Childhood Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 133 - Clinical Methods in Speech and Language Disorders I Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 134 - Clinical Methods II: Evidence-Based Practice Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 137 - Introduction to Audiology Semester Hours: 3
SPCH 138 - Integrative Aural Rehabilitation Semester Hours: 3
Note: A minimum of C- is required in a prerequisite course in order to take the next course.

Recommended additional SPCH course

This course is recommended but not required.

SPCH 160 - Field Experience in Communication Disorders Semester Hours: 1

Additional Requirements

In addition to the courses listed above, students must complete, under advisement, the following requirements:

PSY 040 - Statistics Semester Hours: 4
(Speech majors may substitute SOC 180 or BIOL 124 .)
At least 3 semester hours in Biology
At least 3 semester hours in chemistry (CHEM) or physics (PHYS)
At least 3 semester hours in Behavioral/Social Sciences Distribution (BH)

Notes

It is possible to choose courses within these three areas which will also satisfy the BA Distribution Requirements.
Undergraduates may not register for graduate-level courses in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

Complete BA Requirements

BA Requirements in HCLAS.