The Major
The curriculum leading to a Bachelor's degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (formerly Communication Disorders) is designed to provide the undergraduate student with a broad introductory background to the normal processes of speech, hearing, language, and related functions, as well as a basic understanding of communication disorders and a familiarization with various approaches to their assessment and treatment. The Bachelor's program does not provide (nor is it designed to provide) the student with all of the necessary competencies that allow for employment within the professions of Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. The curriculum does provide the necessary academic preparation for graduate study in Speech/Language Pathology or Audiology which is the level of preparation where the achievement of professional competencies is the primary goal of course study and supervised practicum.
Students are strongly advised to consult the academic advisor about the content and sequence of their curriculum, especially where the choice and sequencing of electives are concerned.
Requirements
Departmental Requirements
- SLHS 100 Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences – (DU SB)
- SLHS 211 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
- SLHS 212 Neuroscience for Speech, Language, and Hearing
- SLHS 213 Phonetic Processing
- SLHS 214 Introduction to Hearing Science
- SLHS 215 Introduction to Language Science
- SLHS 301 Speech and Language Development - (IE)
- SLHS 312 Introduction to Speech Science
- SLHS 313 Introduction to Audiology
- SLHS 330 Junior Year Writing
- SLHS 316 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
- SLHS 415 Speech and Language Disorders
One 3-credit elective numbered 398 or above from Departmental offerings (excluding 496 Independent Study)
Extra-Departmental Requirements
- SPHHS 150 Great Challenges in Public Health and Health Science (DU SB)
- PHYSICS 114 Theory of Sound (PS)
- HUMANDEV 270 Child Development (SB) or PSYCH 350 Developmental Psychology
- Statistics course (see advisor)
Electives
- SLHS 398 Practicum
- SLHS 420 Clinical Observations
- SLHS 490M Multiculturalism in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- SLHS 530 Neurological Substrates and Neuropathologies of Language, Speech and Hearing
- SLHS 580 Cognitive Bases of Language Functions
- SLHS 591C S-Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- SLHS 591D S-Treatment Technology in Speech, Language, and Hearing
- SLHS 591E S-SLP Assistants in the School
Total number of credits required for the major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is 56.
Suggested Schedule
Freshmen
Fall or Spring
SLHS 100 Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
SPHHS 150 Great Challenges in Public Health and Health Science
PSYCH 350 Developmental Psychology or HUMANDEV 270 Child Development
Statistics
General Education Requirements, including introductory coursework in Biology or Kinesiology
Sophomores
Fall
SLHS 211 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
SLHS 215 Introduction to Language Science
PHYSICS 114 Theory of Sound
Non-departmental electives
Spring
SLHS 211 Neuroscience for Speech, Language, and Hearing
SLHS 213 Phonetic Processing
SLHS 214 Introduction to Hearing Science
Non-departmental electives
Juniors
Fall
SLHS 301 Speech and Language Development
SLHS 313 Introduction to Audiology
SLHS 330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Non-departmental electives
Spring
SLHS 312 Introduction to Speech Science
SLHS 316 Introduction to Aural Rehabilitation
SLHS 330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (if not taken in the fall)
Non-departmental electives
Seniors
Fall
SLHS 330 Writing in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (if not taken in the Junior year)
SLHS 415 Speech and Language Disorders
SLHS 420 Clinical Observation
Departmental electives
Non-departmental electives
Spring
SLHS 420 Clinical Observation (if not taken previously)
Departmental electives
Non-departmental electives