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.

SLH 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 

  • At least 45, but no more than 54, semester hours of speech, language, and hearing sciences (SLH).
  • Each student must choose one of the following tracks: Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
  • Three 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, 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.

SLH 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 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 314L         Sociocultural Bases of Communication

SLH 315S         Speech Science

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

ONE of the following courses are required:

SLH 340P          Clinical Observation in Speech Language Pathology

SLH 378C          Experiential Learning in Clinical Research

SLH 378D          Quality of Life in Clinical Care

 

Audiology

Required

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

SLH 311K         Phonetic Description of Speech

SLH 312           Developmental Language Science

SLH 118L         Development Language Science: Laboratory

SLH 313L         Hearing Science

SLH 113P         Hearing Science: Laboratory

SLH 314L         Sociocultural Bases of Communication

SLH 315S         Speech Science

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

SLH 378           Clinical Audiology

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 (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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 (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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 (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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) (OR SLH 352.2 : Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Speech/Language Pathology

Required

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

SLH 308K         Perspectives on Deafness (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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 (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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 (OR SLH 314L Sociocultural Bases of Communication)

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 (OR SLH 352.2 : Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

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.