School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
The school grants a B.S. in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in audiology and speech-language pathology. The master's programs in speech-language pathology and audiology are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association.
Our nationally recognized undergraduate preprofessional 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 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, and Spanish are options available that broaden perspectives and support diverse career choices. If you are pursuing teacher licensure, you 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 a high demand for these services.
The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences is large enough to offer the resources of a major university--including diversity of faculty and coursework--but small enough to provide 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.
All undergraduate students desiring to major in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences should see the undergraduate coordinator to establish a file and obtain an advisor. You are expected to see your advisor during each preregistration 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 no longer being figured in the accumulative grade point calculation) but can be repeated for credit to count toward your degree.
Major Requirements
HSLS 108 Intro to Communication
Disorders 5
HSLS 208 Phonetics 5
HSLS 240 Professional Orientation 3
HSLS 252 Speech Science 4
HSLS 253 Hearing Science 4
HSLS 310 Language Development 5
HSLS 313 Anatomy and Neurology 4
HSLS 341 Pre-Professional Service 1 2
HSLS 380 Basic Audiology 5
HSLS 418 Articulation Disorders 5
HSLS 419 Organic and Structural
Disorders 5
HSLS 442 Pre-Professional Service II 3
HSLS 444 Disorders of Language 5
HSLS 471 Aural Rehabilitation 5
Required Related Courses
INCO 101 Fund. of Human
Communication 4
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 120 Elem. Stat. Reasoning 4
or PSY 221 Statistics for Behav. Sci. or 5
PHIL 101 Fund. of Philosophy 5
or PHIL 120 Principles of Reasoning or 4
or PHIL 130 Intro to Ethics 4
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
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthro. 5
or INCO 410 Cross-Cultural Commun. or 4
or LING 275 Intro to Lang. and Culture
Foreign Language
HSS 385A Sign Language I 4
One quarter of a foreign language if you have had two or more years of foreign
language in high school or two quarters of foreign languages is
you have had less than two years of foreign language inhigh school.
Life Span
HCCF 160 Intro to Child
Development 4
or PSY 273 Child and Adolescent
Psychology
HSS 300 Comm. Disorders
of the Elderly 4
or PSY 374 Psychology of Adulthood
and Aging
or SW 381 Counseling Older Adults
Linguistics
LING 350 Intro to Gen. Linguistics 5
or 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 Requirements for Teacher Licensure
EDSP 374 Nature and Needs
of Learners/Mild-Moderate
Educational Needs 5
University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/02-03/colleges/hss.htm) on March 21, 2003.
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