Speech-Language Pathology, B.S.Ed.

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This pre-professional program is designed to give candidates a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology. Speech and language development, normal anatomical and acoustic bases of communication, characteristics of a variety of communicative disorders, and intervention processes are emphasized. This program does not lead to certification.

Students must satisfy the 10 Principles of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) established by the Chief State School Officers Council.

Requirements

Area D

A course in Biology and a course in Physical Science are recommended for D1 and D2.

Area E

PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours (or)
SOCI 1101 - Introductory Sociology 3 Credit Hours recommended

Core Area F: Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours (a)

EDUC 2110 - Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2120 - Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts 3 Credit Hours
EDUC 2130 - Exploring Learning and Teaching 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 1010 - Fundamentals of Biology 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1100 - Introductory Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours

Physical Education Requirement: 3 Hours

PWLA 1600 - Personal Wellness 2 Credit Hours
PWLA (activity course) 1

Courses Required for the Degree

Content Specialization: 45 Hours (a)

SLPA 3701 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3702 - Speech and Language Acquisition 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3703 - Phonetics 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3704 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3705 - Speech and Hearing Science 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3760 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3790 - Introduction to Clinical Practicum: Observation 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4701 - Language Disorders in Children 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4703 - Introduction to Audiology 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4704 - Introduction to Manual Communication 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4720 - Introduction to Assessment of Speech-Language Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4721 - Introduction to Neurological Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4722 - Multicultural Perspectives in Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4724 - Counseling Issues in Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4784 - Professional Practices Seminar in Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours

Concentration: 15 Hours (a)

CEPD 4101 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit Hours
SPED 3713 - Introduction to Special Education and Mild Disabilities 3 Credit Hours
SPED 3714 - Behavior and Classroom Management 3 Credit Hours
SPED 4709 - Special Education Policies and Procedures 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 3401 - Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 3 Credit Hours

Total: 123 Hours (b)

Program Notes:

a. A grade of C or better is required in courses in these sections.

b. The program is 120 hours plus 3 hours in PER to meet College of Education degree requirements.

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.25 throughout the program. Completion of this program does not lead to certification to work in public schools. A master’s degree in speech-language pathology is required to obtain full certification to work in public schools.