Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science is offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. This is a degree program for students interested in becoming speech-language pathologists or audiologists. Both of those professions require a graduate degree in addition to the prerequisites obtained in the undergraduate major. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists diagnose, treat and work to prevent a variety of speech, language and hearing disorders. This major is also excellent preparation for those interested in going on to graduate programs in education, linguistics, neuroscience and a variety of health professions.
Majors have opportunities to observe and work with clients and to participate in research as well.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: HP-SPLH-BA
Distinction in the Major
Students who complete the Speech, Language and Hearing Science major may graduate with distinction in the department if they meet the requirements outlined below:
- GPA of 3.50 or better in the major and overall;
- No grade below B in the major;
- Completion of an honors paper at the end of a 3-credit independent study (CSCD 4979) during which the student will engage in an empirical study or library research in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders under the supervision of a faculty advisor;
- Completion of 20 hours of volunteer work, internship or fieldwork in consultation with the advisor.
Contact Information
Rena Krakow, PhD, Associate Professor, Program Director
Weiss Hall, Room 267
215-204-8407
rkrakow@temple.edu
Lisa Bedore, Chair
Weiss Hall, Room 110
215-204-4482
lisa.bedore@temple.edu
Kara Black, MA, Academic Advisor
Weiss Hall, Room 251
215-204-2063
kara.black@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
The Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Science may be conferred upon a student by recommendation of the faculty upon the satisfactory completion of 122 credit hours. A grade of C is the lowest acceptable final grade for courses required of majors as well as departmental electives taken by majors. A grade of C- (C minus) is the lowest acceptable grade in GenEd courses. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires that students show a basic level of proficiency in a language other than English. This requirement may be met by taking college-level courses up to or beyond the equivalent of the 1002-level or by showing similar knowledge through a placement examination. Students may take American Sign Language to satisfy this requirement.
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 and Hearing Science
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CSCD 1107 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSCD 1108 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW] or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] or Honors 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 | |
| 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 IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| Foreign Language/ASL I | 3-4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 122-126 | |