Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

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Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences includes pathways in speech-language pathology and audiology, providing students with knowledge of speech, language, and hearing challenges, while preparing them to provide innovative treatment to patients throughout the lifespan. Students are required to fulfill internship and clinical requirements to obtain certification.

SLHS Degree Catalogs

The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences degree comprises 120 credit hours. 

Core Curriculum 
A specific combination of coursework in English, Government, American History, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Fine Arts. 

Major requirements 

  • Each student must complete one of the following tracks: Speech-Language Pathology, or Audiology.
  • A minimum of 42 and a maximum of 54 hours of major-specific coursework in the department.
  • 3 hours of coursework in introductory statistics from a list of approved courses (see degree checklist). 

Moody College of Communication requirements 

Please see adjacent Course List for the degree requirements. 

The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences degree comprises 120 credit hours. 

Core Curriculum 
A specific combination of coursework in English, Government, American History, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Fine Arts. 

Major requirements 

  • Each student must complete one of the following tracks: Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Deaf Education.
  • A minimum of 39 and a maximum of 54 hours of major-specific coursework in the department (or for Deaf Education track students, a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 54).
  • 3 hours of coursework in introductory statistics from a list of approved courses (see degree checklist). 

Moody College of Communication requirements 

Please see adjacent Course List for the degree requirements. 

The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences degree comprises 120 credit hours. 

Core Curriculum 
A specific combination of coursework in English, Government, American History, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Fine Arts. 

Major requirements 

  • Each student must complete one of the following tracks: Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Deaf Education.
  • A minimum of 39 and a maximum of 54 hours of major-specific coursework in the department (or for Deaf Education track students, a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 54).
  • 3 hours of coursework in introductory statistics from a list of approved courses (see degree checklist). 

Moody College of Communication requirements 

Please see adjacent Course List for the degree requirements.

The Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree comprises 120 credit hours. Note that starting in Fall 2020, all former CSD courses will be offered under the field of study Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLH). 

Core Curriculum
A specific combination of coursework in English, Government, American History, Math, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Fine Arts.

Major requirements

  • Each student must complete one of the following tracks: Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, or Deaf Education.
  • A minimum of 35 and a maximum of 48 hours of major-specific coursework in the department (or for Deaf Education track students, a minimum of 36 and a maximum of 48).
  • 3 hours of coursework in introductory statistics from a list of approved courses (see degree checklist). 

Moody College of Communication requirements

Please see adjacent Course List for the degree requirements.

SLHS Courses

Speech/Language Pathology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 314L         Sociocultural Bases of Communication

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 352           Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (any topic)

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Audiology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 314L         Sociocultural Bases of Communication

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 352           Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (any topic)

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

Speech/Language Pathology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Audiology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Deaf Education

Required

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 331E         Instructional Methods for Deaf Students

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 360M        Communication and Deaf People

SLH 364           Deaf Education Internship

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

SLH 175N         Deaf Education Seminar (4 hours)

Speech/Language Pathology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Audiology

Required

SLH 306K         Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 315S         Speech Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 350           Language and the Brain

SLH 358           Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

SLH 158L         Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Deaf Education

Required

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 331E         Instructional Methods for Deaf Students

SLH 341           Principles of Audiology

SLH 360M        Communication and Deaf People

SLH 364           Deaf Education Internship

SLH 367K         Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

SLH 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

SLH 175N (4 hrs)         Deaf Education Seminar

Speech/Language Pathology

Required

CSD 306K        Introduction to Communication Disorders

CSD 308K        Perspectives on Deafness

CSD 311K        Phonetic Description of Speech

CSD 312           Developmental Language Science

CSD 313L         Hearing Science

CSD 113P        Hearing Science: Laboratory

CSD 315S         Speech Science

CSD 118L         Acquisition of Communicative Abilities in Children: Laboratory

CSD 341           Principles of Audiology

CSD 350           Language and the Brain

CSD 367K        Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

CSD 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

CSD 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Audiology

Required

CSD 306K        Introduction to Communication Disorders

CSD 308K        Perspectives on Deafness

CSD 311K        Phonetic Description of Speech

CSD 312           Developmental Language Science

CSD 313L         Hearing Science

CSD 113P        Hearing Science: Laboratory

CSD 315S         Speech Science

CSD 118L         Acquisition of Communicative Abilities in Children: Laboratory

CSD 341           Principles of Audiology

CSD 350           Language and the Brain

CSD 367K        Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children

CSD 371           Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults

CSD 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

 

Deaf Education

Required

CSD 308K        Perspectives on Deafness

CSD 311K        Phonetic Description of Speech

CSD 312           Developmental Language Science

CSD 313L         Hearing Science

CSD 113P        Hearing Science: Laboratory

CSD 118L         Acquisition of Communicative Abilities in Children: Laboratory

CSD 331E         Instructional Methods for Deaf Students

CSD 341           Principles of Audiology

CSD 360M       Communication and Deaf People

CSD 364           Deaf Education Internship

CSD 367K        Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment  in Children

CSD 373           Principles of Aural Rehabilitation

CSD 175N        Deaf Education Seminar (4 hours)

Flags

Students should choose courses in the core curriculum and in the major requirements that also fulfill their major department's Flag requirements. The Flags required for all degrees from Moody College are:

Electives

  • Bring a student's total hours to 120
  • Students can also fill elective hours by declaring a minor. Students may declare only one minor or certificate to supplement their Moody major(s) and must declare their minor/certificate intentions before they have completed 65% of their degree requirements.