Speech and Hearing Sciences (BS SHS)
Degree Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Sciences degree program readies the graduate for a variety of career and educational options based on the knowledge gained from this degree and individual interests and skills, including the three graduate degrees offered through the department. Students learn about normal human communication, the development of communication, and communication disorders. The undergraduate program prepares students to think critically and work in teams. The program exposes the student to interprofessional research and collaboration, and introduces the student to topics to prepare them to serve individuals with varied value systems, life experiences, and resources.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Select General Education Requirements | 56-60 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Major Electives | ||
| A. Select one of the following (Human Development): | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Child and Adolescent Dev | ||
| B. Select one of the following (Aging): | 3 | |
| Life Span Development | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Social Gerontology - W | ||
| Special Topics - | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Adults in Society | ||
| Health Disparities Life Span | ||
| C. Select one of the following (Multicultural): | 3 | |
| Psy of Black Experience | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| Cultural Competency | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| People-Nations - | ||
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Native American Cultures-W | ||
AN 344 | ||
| Latin Amer Cultures-Societies | ||
| Anthropology Internship | ||
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| World Languages | ||
| Studies in Gender and Writing | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Philosophies of India | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| D. Select two of the following (Additional Psychology Courses): | 6 | |
| E. Select three hours from the following (Additional Major Elective): | 3 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Native American Cultures-W | ||
AN 344 | ||
| Latin Amer Cultures-Societies | ||
| Anthropology Internship | ||
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Special Topics - | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| Clinical Observation | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Cultural Competency | ||
| Adults in Society | ||
| World Languages | ||
| Studies in Gender and Writing | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Psy of Black Experience | ||
| Psychology of Gender | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Philosophies of India | ||
| Chinese Philosophy | ||
| Culturally Responsive Practice (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Marriage and the Family | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Child and Adolescent Dev | ||
| Social Gerontology - W | ||
| Health Disparities Life Span | ||
| F. General Electives 3 | 9 | |
| Required Speech And Hearing (SHS) Courses | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| SHS 201 | Intro to Comm Disorders | 3 |
| SHS 302 | Hearing & Speech Science | 3 |
| SHS 315 | A&P Sp, Lang, Swallow, Hrng | 3 |
| SHS 331 | Normal Language Acquisition-W 3 | 3 |
| SHS 341 | Clinical Phonetics 3 | 4 |
| SHS 373 | Audiology I 3 | 4 |
| SHS 374 | Audiology II 3 | 3 |
| SHS 414 | Neurobiol Bases Human Comm 3 | 3 |
| SHS 431 | Intro to Language Disorders 3 | 3 |
| SHS 453 | Intro to Speech Disorders 3 | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following: | ||
| SHS 480 | Issues in Clinical Pract - W 3 | 3 |
| or SHS 481 | Intro to Clinical Practicum-W | |
| SHS 481 | Intro to Clinical Practicum-W 3 | 4 |
| or SHS 480 | Issues in Clinical Pract - W | |
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 119-123 | |
Footnote
- 1
Any Psychology course besides PSY 120.
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Recommended for the program.
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Pre-requisites must be met to enroll
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I - Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Complete one of the following: | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| C. Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| D. Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Complete one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Precalculus Algebra | ||
| Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Precal Algebra-Trigonometry | ||
| Calculus and Its Applications | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Linear Algebra I | ||
| Differential Equations I | ||
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| BLY 121 & 121L | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| C. Complete one of the following combinations: | 4 | |
| Life Science II and Life Science II Lab | ||
| General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Microbiology and Lab Studies Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology in Healthcare and Microbiology in Healthcare Lab | ||
| Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Physics with Algebra -Trig II and Alg-Trig Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | ||
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Complete one of the following: 1 | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSY 121 | Honors Gen Psychology - H | |
| C. Complete TWO of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| World Civilization I | ||
| World Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Culturally Responsive Practice (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Introductory Sociology (see footnote table below) 2 | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V - Pre-Professional Major & Electives | ||
| A. Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| Computer Proficiency Exam | ||
| Intro to Computer Applications (or pass computer proficiency exam) | ||
| Advanced Comp Applications | ||
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| C. Complete the following: | ||
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| D. Complete one of the following: | ||
| ST 210 | Stat Reason and Application | 3 |
| ST 305 | Applied Stat Health Sciences | 3 |
| or ST 315 | Applied Probability-Statistics | |
| E. Complete one of the following combinations: | ||
| PH 104 & 104L | Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PH 114 & 114L | Physics with Algebra-Trig I and Alg-Trig Based Physics I Lab | 5 |
| PH 201 & 201L | Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| Total Hours | 65-69 | |
Footnote
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Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II – EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV – HY 101 & HY 102, HY 121 & HY 122, or HY 135 & HY 136).
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Recommended for the program.
Notes:
- All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.
- Students complete BMD 251, BMD 252, CIS 150 or CIS 010 or CIS 250, and PH 104 & PH 104L during the first two years. An overall GPA of 2.75 is recommended prior to enrolling in SHS 315 and SHS 341. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all upper-level (300-400) SHS courses. Select students will take SHS 481 in place of SHS 480. Students will be selected to take SHS 481 on a competitive basis and must submit an application and its supplemental items to the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology by the advertised deadline. Students selected to take SHS 481 will be required to maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and must earn a B or better in all SHS courses. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required. Students will need to take general electives to fill out any remaining credit hours needed.
Graduation Plan
(121-122 Total Hours)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BLY 121 & 121L |
General Biology I and General Biology I Lab |
4 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MA 112 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 120 or PSY 121 |
Introduction to Psychology or Honors Gen Psychology - H |
3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Additional Lab Science: Area III, C | 4 | |
| PH 104 & 104L |
Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Laboratory |
4 |
| Social Science: Area IV, C | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SHS 201 | Intro to Comm Disorders | 3 |
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Literature: Area II, B | 3 | |
| History: Area IV, A | 3 | |
| Fine Art: Area II, C | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ST 210 or ST 305 |
Stat Reason and Application or Applied Stat Health Sciences |
3 |
| CIS 150 | Intro to Computer Applications | 3 |
| Sequence: Area II, D OR Area IV, C 3 | 3 | |
| General Elective: Major Electives, F | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SHS 315 | A&P Sp, Lang, Swallow, Hrng | 3 |
| SHS 341 | Clinical Phonetics 4 | 4 |
| Social Science OR Humanities: Area IV, C OR Area II, D | 3 | |
| Aging Elective: Major Electives, B | 3 | |
| Human Development: Major Electives, A | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SHS 302 | Hearing & Speech Science | 3 |
| SHS 331 | Normal Language Acquisition-W 4 | 3 |
| General Elective: Major Electives, F | 3 | |
| Multicultural: Major Electives, C | 3 | |
| Psychology #3: Major Electives, D | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SHS 373 | Audiology I 4 | 4 |
| SHS 414 | Neurobiol Bases Human Comm | 3 |
| SHS 453 | Intro to Speech Disorders 4 | 3 |
| General Elective: Major Electives, F | 3 | |
| Psychology #4: Major Electives, D | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| SHS 431 | Intro to Language Disorders 4 | 3 |
| SHS 374 | Audiology II 4 | 3 |
| SHS 480 or SHS 481 |
Issues in Clinical Pract - W 4 or Intro to Clinical Practicum-W |
3-4 |
| Additional Major Elective: Major Electives, E | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 121-122 | |
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See General Education Requirements
- 2
Student has the option of passing the Computer Proficiency Exam (CIS 010) or taking CIS 150 or CIS 250.
- 3
A two-course sequence must be completed in either Literature or History.
- 4
Pre-requisites must be met to enroll
Requirements for the Speech and Hearing Sciences Departmental Honors Program
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences degree program may complete requirements to earn the Departmental Honors designation. Students will work with a faculty mentor from the Speech and Hearing Sciences program and two other faculty members to complete a Senior Honors Thesis project. See the SHS program webpage on the Department of Speech and Pathology and Audiology website for specific criteria.