Speech-Language Pathology, B.S.Ed.

This pre-professional program is designed to give candidates a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in speech-language pathology and audiology. 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.

Learning Outcomes:

Develop CSD Content Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes, and Experiences in the following:
1) Students will demonstrate competency in understanding speech and language development in typical and atypical, culturally/linguistically diverse populations across the life span;
(2) Students will compare normal communication (speech, language, hearing, cognition) vs. abnormal communication across the lifespan;
(3) Students will demonstrate knowledge of and distinguish between speech, language, and swallowing disorders including their etiology and diagnosis;
(4) Students will summarize the clinical process, continuum of service delivery, and evidence-based practices.

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 3.00 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.