Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language & Hearing Science
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language & Hearing Science.
The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language & Hearing Science may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty upon the satisfactory completion of 122 semester hours of credit.
A Foundation to Build From
The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language & Hearing Science (SLH) prepares students for graduate programs in speech-language pathology and audiology or in related areas such as education (e.g., special education, foreign language education) and other health professions.
Coursework topics include:
- Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism
- Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
- Psychology of language and language development
- Acoustics and perception of speech
- Introduction to clinical populations and practice
Graduates with a major in Speech, Language & Hearing Science will satisfy Standard IVB (Basic Communication Processes) of the Knowledge and Skills Assessment required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders also offers two certificates, one in American Sign Language and one in Linguistics. Students majoring in Speech, Language & Hearing Science can pursue one or both of the certificates in addition to the major. The certificates are also open to students in majors other than SLH.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
Students must complete the requirements of the General Education (GenEd) program.
All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses that are required for the Speech-Language-Hearing major are CSCD 1296 and CSCD 4496.
College Requirement
Students must complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Major Requirements
All of the following major requirements must be passed with a grade of C or better in order to successfully complete the major.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Sciences & Disorders | ||
| CSCD 1107 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSCD 1108 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| CSCD 1296 | Studies in Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| CSCD 2108 | Phonetics | 3 |
| CSCD 2203 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| CSCD 2301 | Development of Speech and Language | 3 |
| CSCD 2303 | Foundations in Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSCD 3203 | Audiology | 3 |
| CSCD 3403 | Foundations in Speech Science | 3 |
| CSCD 3503 | Foundations in Human Neuroscience | 3 |
| CSCD 4221 | Speech and Language Disorders: Children | 3 |
| or CSCD 4222 | Speech and Language Disorders: Adults | |
| CSCD 4302 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CSCD 4496 | Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology 1 | 3 |
| Related Discipline Courses | ||
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Biological Science | ||
| BIOL 1001 | Human Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 1012 | General Biology II | |
| Another course in biological science may be substituted with advisor approval. | ||
| One Physics or Chemistry Course | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Physics: Matter and Motion | ||
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Chemistry: The Study of Matter I | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I | ||
Another course in physics or chemistry may be substituted with advisor approval. | ||
| Foreign Language | ||
| Two semesters of a foreign language / ASL at the introductory level or one at the intermediate level. | 3-8 | |
| Statistics | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Statistics for Psychology | ||
PSY 1167 | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics and Public Health | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 58-64 | |
| 1 | Indicates writing capstone for major. |
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language & Hearing Science
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CSCD 1107 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSCD 1108 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| CSCD 1296 | Studies in Psycholinguistics [WI] | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSCD 2203 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| CSCD 2108 | Phonetics | 3 |
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Foreign Language/ASL I | 3-4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSCD 2303 | Foundations in Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSCD 2301 | Development of Speech and Language | 3 |
| Foreign Language/ASL II | 3-4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSCD 3403 | Foundations in Speech Science | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSCD 3503 | Foundations in Human Neuroscience | 3 |
| CSCD 3203 | Audiology | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| CSCD 4302 | Aural Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Speech and Language Disorders: Children | ||
| Speech and Language Disorders: Adults | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Statistics for Psychology | ||
PSY 1167 | ||
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| Social Statistics | ||
| Biostatistics and Public Health | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Human Biology | ||
| General Biology II | ||
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CSCD 4496 | Diagnosis and Treatment in Speech-Language Pathology [WI] | 3 |
| Select one of the following Physics or Chemistry courses: | 3-4 | |
| Physics: Matter and Motion | ||
| Introduction to General Physics I | ||
| Chemistry: The Study of Matter I | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry I | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122-126 | |