Speech-Language Pathology, B.S.

(Formerly Communicative Disorders)

Speech-Language Pathology courses, with the exception of practica and directed studies, can be repeated only one time. Before enrollment in SPLP 4002 a student must have 1) completed a speech, language, and hearing screening while enrolled in SPLP 1013 , 2) completed all courses required during the freshman and sophomore years as stated in the catalog; 3) completed 25 hours of supervised observation at approved settings; 4) a cumulative, uncorrected grade point average of 2.75 or better, and 5) an uncorrected grade point average of 3.0 or better in SPLP 1013 , SPLP 1052 , SPLP 2001 , SPLP 2002 , SPLP 4001 , SPLP 4028 , and SPLP 4033 .

Required for a Major

SPLP 1013 - Introduction to Speech/Language/Hearing Disorders 3 cr.
SPLP 1052 - Speech and Language Acquisition 3 cr.
SPLP 2001 - Anatomy, Physiology and Neurology 3 cr.
SPLP 2002 - Speech and Language Science 3 cr.
SPLP 4001 - Phonetics 3 cr.
SPLP 4002 - Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures 3 cr.
SPLP 4004 - Multicultural Issues in Clinical Service Delivery 3 cr.
SPLP 4028 - Articulation Disorders 3 cr.
SPLP 4033 - Language Pathology 3 cr.
SPLP 4077 - Audiology 3 cr.

Total Hours 30

Freshman Year

UNIV 1001 - University Seminar 1 cr.
Core English Composition 6 cr. *
Core Humanities 3 cr. *
MATH 1010 ^cm 5 cr. or
MATH 1011 - College Algebra 3 cr. ^cm or
MATH 1013 - Elementary Functions 3 cr. ^cm
MATH 1016 - Elementary Statistics 3 cr. *
Core Physical/Natural Sciences 6 cr. *
SPLP 1013 - Introduction to Speech/Language/Hearing Disorders 3 cr.
SPLP 2001 - Anatomy, Physiology and Neurology 3 cr.
CSCI 1070 - Computer Literacy 3 cr.

Total Hours 27

Sophomore Year

SPLP 1052 - Speech and Language Acquisition 3 cr.
SPLP 2002 - Speech and Language Science 3 cr.
Core Humanities 6 cr. *
PSYC 2001 - Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. ^css
SOCL 1001 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. ^css
Core Natural/Physical Sciences 3 cr. *
PSYC 2078 - Developmental Psychology 3 cr.
Elective 3 cr.
HLST 2001 - Healthcare Issues 1 cr.
HLST 2002 - Healthcare Informatics 3 cr.
AHSC 2000 - Medical Terminology 2-3 cr.

Total Hours 33

Junior Year

SPLP 4001 - Phonetics 3 cr.
SPLP 4028 - Articulation Disorders 3 cr.
SPLP 4033 - Language Pathology 3 cr.
HLST 3001 - Healthcare Ethics 3 cr.
HLST 3002 - Social Epidemiology 3 cr.
HLST 3003 - Health Practicum I 1 cr.
CMST 1018 - Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
Core Fine Arts 3 cr. *
PSYC 4001 - Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
ENGL 3021 - Professional Writing and Communication: Health Sciences 3 cr.

Total Hours 28

Senior Year

SPLP 4002 - Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures 3 cr.
SPLP 4003 - Audiology/Aural Rehab 3 cr.
SPLP 4004 - Multicultural Issues in Clinical Service Delivery 3 cr.
HLST 4001 - Cultural Diversity in Healthcare 2 cr.
HLST 4002 - Healthcare Law 3 cr.
HLST 4005 - Principles of Leadership in Healthcare 3 cr.
HLST 4006 - Healthcare Administration 3 cr.
PSYC 4077 3 cr.
SOCL 4025 - Seminar in Death and Dying 3 cr. or
SOCL 2026 - Perspectives on Aging 3 cr. or
GERO 4025 - Seminar in Death and Dying 3 cr. or
GERO 2026 - Perspectives on Aging 3 cr.
Electives 6 cr.

Total Hours 32

Total hours for degree 120

Note:

*Students should see University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Core Curriculum .