Description:
A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.
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Students majoring in this major are helping profession-oriented. Individuals who choose this degree utilize their time helping individuals with hearing or speech problems. Students of this field must be patient and support of their clients in order to be successful clinicians. Speech pathology and audiology also focuses on language and non-language communication. These two fields must be of some interest to the students pursuing this degree. Students in this field will have a broad exposure to the biological, behavioral, linguistic, and social foundations of human communication. They should look forward to careers and/or graduate education in fields related to human communication, human resources, and health.
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The required and elective courses you would take for Speech and Hearing majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.