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 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 leads to a GaPSC service-level certification as a speech-language associate (SLA) in the state of Georgia.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Candidates will demonstrate competency in understanding speech and language development, distinguishing between typical and atypical development across the lifespan, and understanding culturally/linguistically language/speech differences.
2. Candidates will demonstrate knowledge of and distinguish between speech, language, and swallowing disorders including their etiology and diagnosis.
3. Students will summarize the clinical process and continuum of service delivery and demonstrate clinical writing skills as needed for professional practice.

Requirements

Core IMPACTS Area T

A course in Biology and a course in Physical Science are recommended for Core IMPACTS Area T.

Core IMPACTS Area S

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

Field of Study: Major Specific Courses: 18 Hours (a)

BIOL 1010 - Fundamentals of Biology 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1100 - Introductory Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 3701 - Introduction to Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4704 - Introduction to Manual Communication 3 Credit Hours
MEDT 2501 - Multiple Literacies for Ed. 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: 48 Hours (a)

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 4720 - Introduction to Assessment of Speech-Language Pathology 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4721 - Introduction to Neurological Communication Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4722 - Cultural Diversity in Communication Sciences and Disorders 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4724 - Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4784 - Professional Practices in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3 Credit Hours
SLPA 4725 - Seminar: Speech Lang Path 1 Credit Hours
SLPA 4792 - Internship: Speech Lang Path 8 Credit Hours

Concentration: 12 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 - Ethics, Policies and Procedures in Special Education 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 PWLA to meet College of Education degree requirements.

Students must maintain a GPA of 3.00 throughout the program. Completion of this program leads to certification as a speech language associate (SLA) in public schools. A master’s degree in speech-language pathology is required to obtain full certification.