Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Audiology (BSSLH)
Students majoring in speech, language, and hearing sciences may specialize in speech/language pathology or audiology. After completing the necessary undergraduate coursework, they may seek graduate degrees that are required for professional accreditation by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Students in speech/language pathology and audiology who wish to practice in Texas must be licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Total Hours Required: 120
Plan of Study
The Plan of Study is a suggested four-year course sequence to support academic planning and serves as a helpful guide. Currently enrolled students should meet with their academic advisor to tailor their course selections and timelines to their individual goals and circumstances.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
| SLH 306K | Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| RHE 306 | Rhetoric and Writing | 3 |
| COM 301E | Introduction to Communication Foundations | 3 |
| First-Year Signature Course (090) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SLH 314L | Sociocultural Bases of Communication | 3 |
| Statistics course | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| Humanities (040) | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SLH 312 | Developmental Language Science | 3 |
| AND | ||
| SLH 118L | Development Language Science: Laboratory | 1 |
| COM 302E | Interdisciplinary Communication Foundations | 3 |
| SLH 311K | Phonetic Description of Speech | 3 |
| Language, Communication, and Culture | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SLH 315S | Speech Science | 3 |
| SLH 313L | Hearing Science | 3 |
| AND | ||
| SLH 113P | Hearing Science: Laboratory | 1 |
| American and Texas Government (070) | ||
| Language, Communication, and Culture | 6 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SLH 341 | Principles of Audiology | 3 |
| SLH 352 | Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (any topic) | 3 |
| GOV 312L | Issues and Policies in American Government | 3 |
| Language, Communication, and Culture | 3 | |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SLH 350 | Language and the Brain | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science and Technology, Part I (030) | 3 | |
| OR | ||
| Natural Science and Technology, Part II (093) | ||
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SLH 371 | Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults | 3 |
| SLH 358 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| AND | ||
| SLH 158L | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory | 1 |
| U.S. History (060) | 3 | |
| SLH 378 | Clinical Audiology | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SLH 367K | Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children | 3 |
| SLH 373 | Principles of Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Upper-division elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Requirements
All requirements are listed below, starting with the most specialized moving to the most general. Additional requirements may follow the table, so be sure to read the entire page. Some required courses listed below may also satisfy General Education requirements, including Core Curriculum.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| SLH 378 | Clinical Audiology | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Degree (see details below) | 45 | |
| Free electives: Additional coursework to reach total hours required. | 18 | |
| Subtotal | 63 | |
| General Education | ||
| Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Foreign Language other than English, Beginning Proficiency | ||
| Subtotal | 42 | |
| College Requirements - Communication | 12 | |
| General University Requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Degree-Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (BSSLH)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree | ||
| SLH 306K | Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| SLH 311K | Phonetic Description of Speech | 3 |
| SLH 312 | Developmental Language Science | 3 |
| SLH 118L | Development Language Science: Laboratory | 1 |
| SLH 313L | Hearing Science | 3 |
| SLH 113P | Hearing Science: Laboratory | 1 |
| SLH 314L | Sociocultural Bases of Communication | 3 |
| SLH 315S | Speech Science | 3 |
| SLH 341 | Principles of Audiology | 3 |
| SLH 350 | Language and the Brain | 3 |
| SLH 352 | Topics in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (any topic) | 3 |
| SLH 358 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| SLH 158L | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing: Laboratory | 1 |
| SLH 367K | Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Children | 3 |
| SLH 371 | Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders Assessment and Treatment in Adults | 3 |
| SLH 373 | Principles of Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Hours chosen from: Introductory Statistics | 3 | |
| Statistical Reasoning and Literacy | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (Audiology Concentration Only) | ||
| Statistical Analysis in Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Introduction to Social Statistics | ||
| Elementary Statistical Methods | ||
| Foundations of Data Analysis | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Additional Requirements and Policies
- Complete at least 45 semester hours in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
- No more than 54 semester hours in speech, language, and hearing sciences may be counted toward the degree.
- A candidate for a degree must have an officially declared major in the Moody College of Communication at the time the degree is awarded.