School of Hearing and Speech Sciences
Lindley Hall
Norman Garber, Director
The school grants a B.S. in Hearing and Speech Sciences, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in audiology and speech-language pathology. A bachelor's degree is considered preprofessional. Graduate school admission is competitive, and most programs require at least a 3.0 overall g.p.a. to be considered for admission. The master's programs in speech pathology and audiology are accredited by the American Board of Examiners in Speech Pathology and Audiology of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association. Information about major programs and requirements can be obtained from the school office in Lindley Hall.
Practicum training occurs in the campus Speech and Hearing Clinic, regional speech clinics, public schools, centers for individuals with special needs, and other off-campus clinical or educational settings. Consultation concerning all types of communicative disorders may be scheduled with the coordinator of clinical services. Remedial experiences and diagnostic evaluations are provided to university students at no cost. The audiological division evaluates all types of hearing problems, including hearing aid evaluations, in people from infancy to old age. Fees are charged for speech and hearing services provided to anyone who is not an enrolled Ohio University student. Research in therapy, acoustics, and other areas of communication is conducted in well equipped laboratories that house four soundproof rooms.
All undergraduate students desiring to major in Hearing and Speech should see the undergraduate coordinator to establish a file and obtain an advisor. You are expected to see your advisor during each preregistration period. Hearing and speech majors who desire education certification should apply during the third quarter of the freshman year to the College of Education for admission to teacher education. (See College of Education section.)
Program Standards
All hearing and speech sciences majors must- Maintain an overall g.p.a. of 2.0 (C) or better in all hours attempted at Ohio University.
- Earn at least a C (2.0) or better in each course listed under Major Requirements and Related Requirements. For teaching certification, you must also earn at least a C (2.0) or better in each course listed under Additional Requirements for Teacher Certification.
Note: Courses in hearing and speech sciences may be re-taken once. You must earn at least a C (2.0) in required courses. If a grade of less than C occurs, the undergraduate coordinator will inform you in writing of your probationary status. Before graduating, you must retake the course and earn a satisfactory grade. If you are placed on school probation, discuss the matter with your academic advisor, the undergraduate coordinator, or the school director.
To remain in good academic standing with the university, you must maintain an overall g.p.a. of at least 2.0 (See "Academic Policies and Procedures.")
Hearing and Speech Sciences
Major code BS5305
Major Requirements
HSS 108 Intro to Speech Disorders 4HSS 240 Professional Orientation 3
HSS 309 honetics 4
HSS 310 Language Development 5
HSS 313 Anatomy and Neurology 4
HSS 341 Speech and Language Practicum 2
HSS 350 Speech Science 4
HSS 351 Hearing Science 4
HSS 418 Articulation Disorders 5
HSS 419 Organic and Structural Disorders 5
HSS 422 Diagnostics 3
HSS 442 Senior Methods/Practicum 3
HSS 444 Disorders of Language 5
HSS 470 Basic Audiology 5
HSS 471 Aural Rehabilitation 5
Required Related Courses
PSY 275 Educational Psychology 4HCCF 160 Intro to Child Development 4
or PSY 273 Child and Adolescent Psychology
EDM 201 Use of Library Resources 3
EDSP 271 Intro to Ed. of Exceptional Children and Youth 4
or PSY 332 Abnormal Psychology
or PSY 376 Psychological Disorders of Childhood
HLTH 227 First Aid 3
or HLTH 228 CPR or 1
HSS 300 Comm. Disorders of the Elderly 4
or PSY 374 Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
or SW 381 Counseling Older Adults
INCO 101 Fund. of Human Comm. 4
INCO 103 Fund. of Public Speaking 4
LING 280 Language in America 4
or any LING course 300 or above except 350 or 5
LING 350 Intro to Gen. Linguistics 5
PHIL 101 Fund. of Philosophy 5
or PHIL 120 Principles of Reasoning or 4
or PHIL 130 Intro to Ethics or 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 5
PSY 120 Elem. Statistical Reasoning 4
or PSY 221 Stats. for Beh. Sciences or 5
Biological or Physical Science Requirement
BIOL 101 Principles of Biology 5or 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 Requirement
CS 120 Computer Literacy 4or HS 309 Microcomputer Applications or 4
or MIS 100 Intro to Microcomputers or 3
Foreign Language Requirement
HSS 379 Basic Manual Comm. 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 a foreign language if you have had less than two years of foreign language in high school
Language and Cultural Relationships Requirement
ANTH 101 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 5or LING 275 Intro to Language and Culture or 4
or INCO 410 Cross-Cultural Commun. or 4
Additional Requirements for Teacher Certification
EDCE 410 Human Relations 3EDCI 301 Educ. and Cultural Diversity 2
EDEL 311, 311L Teaching of Reading in Elem. School and Lab 5
EDSP 270 Classroom Mgt. of Children w/Behavior Problems 4
EDSP 474 Intro to Specific Learning Disabilities 4
University Publications and Computer Services revised this file ( https://www.ohio.edu/~ucat/97-98/colleges/hss.htm
) August 24, 1998.
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