School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Norman Garber, Director
The school grants a B.S. in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, a M.A. in speech-language pathology, a clinical doctorate in audiology (Au.D.,) and Ph.D. degrees in audiology and speech-language pathology. The M.A. in speech-language pathology and the Au.D. degree programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Our nationally recognized undergraduate pre-professional program seeks to ensure a well-rounded education, which develops both the scientific and humanistic aspects of an Ohio University graduate who will function in a global marketplace in the 21st century. The curriculum integrates a sequence of arts and sciences coursework with courses designed to provide a sound understanding of normal human communication processes and an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology. Certificate programs in gerontology and teaching English as a second language, and minors in psychology, linguistics, interpersonal communication, business, social sciences, physics, biological sciences, and Spanish are options available that broaden perspectives and support diverse career choices.
Students pursuing teacher licensure may also consider obtaining an endorsement to teach English as a second language in Ohio public schools (see Linguistics minor). Students are provided the fundamentals necessary for graduate study, which is required for certification and employment as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist. A wide variety of career options is available in audiology and speech-language pathology, and there is high demand that will continue well into the future for these services
A unique feature of our undergraduate program is a sequence of practicum courses designed to give each student a sound understanding and orientation to the discipline. Here, undergraduate students gain observation experience in the new on-campus state-of-the-art Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language and Physical Therapy Clinics, as well as other sites. They often function as assistants to graduate students and may be given direct responsibilities serving our clients in the on-campus clinic or in off-campus clinical or educational facilities under faculty supervision.
The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences offers the resources of a major university--including diversity of faculty and coursework--yet provides individual attention to students when they are in need of help with assignments or professional guidance. The program encourages students to think clearly and objectively, preparing them to solve problems as professionals through effective interpersonal and literacy skills. Advisors are school faculty who guide students regularly in curricular planning and career counseling. A high percentage of our students complete the program successfully in four years.
Any undergraduate students desiring to major in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences should visit the College's Sutdent Services Office (GROV W370). You are expected to seek advising during each pre-registration period.
Note: Most undergraduate courses offered through the School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences can be retaken one time (i.e., one initial registration and one retake). Variable credit courses usually cannot be retaken (i.e., with the possibility of the initial grade and credit hours no longer being figured in the accumulative grade point calculation) but can be repeated for credit to count toward your degree.
Pre-Professional Foundation
HSLS 108 Intro to Communication
Disorders 5
HSLS 240 Professional Orientation 3
HSLS 341 Pre-Professional Service 1 2
HSLS 380 Basic Audiology 5
HSLS 442 Pre-Professional Service II 3
Select two of the following courses:
HSLS 418 Articulation Disorders 5
HSLS 419 Organic and Structural
Communication Disorders 5
HSLS 444 Language Disorders in
Children 5
HSLS 471 Aural Rehabilitation 5
Basic Human Communication Sciences
HSLS 208 Phonetics 5
HSLS 252 Speech Science 4
HSLS 253 Hearing Science 4
HSLS 310 Language Development 5
HSLS 313 Anatomy & Neurology of
Speech 4
HSLS 390 Intro to Research in HSLS 4
HSLS 410 Language Science 4
Required Related Courses
COMS 101 Fund. of Human
Communication 4
COMS 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 221 Statistics for Behav. Sci. 5
PHIL 101 Fund. of Philosophy 5
or PHIL 120 Principles of Reasoning or 4
or PHIL 130 Intro to Ethics
PESS 227 First Aid: Work Place Training 3
or PESS 228 CPR or 1
PSY 275 Educational Psychology 4
Biological or Physical Science
BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5
or BIOS 103 Human Biology
or BIOS 170 Intro to Zoology
PHYS 201 Intro to Physics 5
or PSC 101L Physical World
or PSC 105L Color, Light, and Sound
Computer Literacy
CS 120 Computer Literacy 4
Cultural Diversity
HSLS 420 Multicultural Aspects in
Communication Sciences 4
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthro. 5
or COMS 410 Cross-Cultural Commun. or 4
or LING 275 Intro to Lang. and Culture
Foreign Language
HSS 385A Sign Language I 4
Two quarters of a spoken non-English language.
Life Span
HCCF 160 Intro to Child
Development 4
or PSY 273 Child and Adolescent
Psychology
HSLS 300 Com. Disorders
of the Elderly 4
or PSY 374 Psychology of Adulthood
and Aging
or SW 381 Counseling Older Adults
Linguistics
LING 351 Fund. of Gen. Linguistics 5
LING 280 Language in America 4
or PSY 307 Psycholinguistics
or any Ling course above 351
Special Needs
EDSP 271 Intro to Educ. of Exceptional
Children and Youth 4
or PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology
or PSY 376 Psychological Disorders
of Childhood
Additional Requirement for Teacher Licensure
EDSP 374 Nature and Needs
of Learners/Mild-Moderate
Educational Needs 5
Students wishing to pursue gradaute studies in any clinical field may develop a good foundation through this minor. Even those without professional interests related to communciation disorders per se may benefit from an improved appreciation of issues related to a host of vital human communcation issues that affect their everyday lives.
To earn a minor in HSLS, a minimum of 28 hours of HSLS coursework must be completed. Students considering pursuit of graduate study in the HSLS master's programs (speech-language pathology or audiology) at Ohio Unversity are encouraged to take those courses required for graduate study, marked with asterisks below.
Required Course
HSLS 108 Intro to Comm. Disorders 5
Elective Course
HSLS 208(*) Phonetics 5
HSLS 252(*) Speech Sciences 4
HSLS 253(*) Hearing Science 4
HSLS 300 Communcation Disorders
of the Elderly 4
HSLS 310(*) Language Development 5
HSLS 313(*) Anatomy and Neurology 4
HSLS 380(*) Basic Audiology 5
HSLS 385 Sign Language 1 4
or HSLS 378 Sign Language
HSLS 499 Independent Reading in
Speech Pathology, Audiology,
and Speech Sciences 3-5
*Required for admission into HSLS graduate program at Ohio Unversity.
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/03-04/colleges/hss.htm) on February 27, 2004.
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