B.S. in Education Degree with a Major in Speech-Language Pathology
This pre-professional program is designed to give students a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology. Speech and language development, normal anatomical and acoustic bases of communication, characteristics of a variety of communicative disorders, and intervention processes are emphasized. This program does not lead to certification.
Students must satisfy the 10 Principles of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) established by the Chief State School Officers Council.
Requirement |
Hours |
42 |
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Area A - MATH 1111 recommended |
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Area B - COMM 1110 recommended |
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Area D - A course in Biology and a course in Physical Science are recommended for D1 and D2. |
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Core Area F: Major Specific Courses A |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
Courses Required for the Degree
Content SpecializationA, B |
45 |
3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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3 |
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ConcentrationA,B |
15 |
3 |
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4 |
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3 |
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2 |
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3 |
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Total |
120c |
Physical Education Requirement |
3 |
2 |
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PWLA (activity course) |
1 |
Program Notes:
- A grade of C or better is required in courses in these sections.
- Admission to teacher education program required before enrolling in these courses.
- The program is 120 hours plus 3 hours in PER to meet College of Education degree requirements.
- Completion of this program does not lead to certification to work in public schools. A master's degree in speech-language pathology is required to obtain full certification to work in public schools, as well as licensure to work in hospitals and other medical settings.
- See Specific Admission, Retention, and Program Completion requirements.
- See Specific requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.
