Speech-Language Pathology Major

(55 credits)

Students in this program will complete an undergraduate major that can serve as a prerequisite for admission to a graduate program for professional preparation in speech-language pathology. Completion of a master’s degree is required to obtain the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA CCC) and state licensure. The holder of the CCC’s and a state license will be able to work with individuals at all age levels within a variety of settings (e.g., educational institutions, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice). Baccalaureate degree requirements are outlined below.

Core coursework (42 credits):

CD 211 - Phonetics 3 credits
CD 212 - Anatomy and Physiology Basic to Communication 3 credits
CD 213 - Speech and Language Development 3 credits
CD 224 - Speech and Hearing Science 3 credits
CD 225 - Articulation Disorders and Management 3 credits
CD 226 - Language Disabilities 3 credits
CD 303 - Psycholinguistics for Communication Specialists 3 credits
CD 311 - Evaluation of Communication Disorders 3 credits
CD 312 - Assessment of Auditory Pathologies 3 credits
CD 323 - Introduction to Rhythm, Voice, and Neurogenic Communication Disorders 3 credits
CD 324 - Speech and Language for the Hearing Impaired 3 credits
CD 398 - Introduction to Clinical Methods and Procedures 3 credits
CD 400 - Clinical Practicum in Speech, Language, and Hearing II 3 credits
CD 411 - Phonological Disorders 3 credits

Related coursework (13 credits):

• 6 credits from professionally related areas from the following: AHS 237, AHS 238, AHS 336, CD 412, COUN 433, EPSY 202, EPSY 221, EPSY 341, EPSY 421, EPSY 422, PSY 344, PSY 340, LING 316, LING 413, LING 417, LING 420, or others as approved by your advisor

• 3 credits in Statistics*

• 4 credits in either Biology [BIO 112], Chemistry [CHEM 100], or Physics [PHYS 101] depending on course used to meet the Laboratory Science Foundational Studies requirement*

*Note coursework in statistics, biologic science, physical science, behavioral science, and linguistics are required to fulfill American Speech-Language-Hearing Association certification requirements.

Note:

All students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 declare the major and to enroll in CD 398. To be eligible to take advanced clinical coursework (CD 400) students must maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0. A grade of ‘C’ is required for all CD courses in the major.

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