SPEECH AND HEARING SCIENCEB.S.
The B.S. degree in Speech and Hearing Science consists of 45 semester hours of speech and hearing science courses emphasizing the developmental and scientific aspects of language, speech, and hearing. The following courses, or their approved equivalents, are required:
SHS 250 | Introduction to Phonetics (3) |
SHS 310 | Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Speech (3) |
SHS 311 | Physical and Physiological Bases of Hearing (3) |
SHS 367 | Language Science SB (3) |
SHS 375 | Speech Science (3) |
SHS 376 | Psychoacoustics (3) |
SHS 384 | Hearing Disorders (3) |
SHS 401 | Introduction to Audiologic Evaluation (3) |
SHS 402 | Modifying Communicative Behavior (3) |
SHS 431 | Developmental Speech Disorders (3) |
SHS 450 | Observation (1) |
SHS 465 | Speech and Language Acquisition SB (3) |
SHS 470 | Developmental Language Disorders (3) |
SHS 496 | Aural Rehabilitation (3) |
Total: 40 |
The remaining speech and hearing science courses to complete the major are determined by the students in consultation with an advisor. A list of approved electives is available through the department. Supporting courses from related fields must include the following or their equivalents:
BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I S2 (4) |
MAT 170 | Precalculus N1 (3) |
PGS 101 | Introduction to Psychology SB (3) |
PSY 230 | Introduction to Statistics N2 (3) |
Total: 12 |
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The faculty in the Department of Speech and Hearing Science offer programs leading to the M.S. degree in Communication Disorders and Ph.D. degree in Speech and Hearing Science. Consult the Graduate Catalog for requirements.
Omnibus Courses: See omnibus courses that may be offered.