Norman Garber, Director

The school grants a B.S. in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences, a M.A. in speech-language pathology, a clinical doctorate in audiology (Au.D.,) and Ph.D. degrees in audiology and speech-language pathology. The M.A. in speech-language pathology and the Au.D. degree programs are accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Our nationally recognized undergraduate pre-professional 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 human 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, business, social sciences, physics, biological sciences, and Spanish are options available that broaden perspectives and support diverse career choices.

Students pursuing teacher licensure 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 high demand that will continue well into the future for these services

A unique feature of our undergraduate program is a sequence of practicum courses designed to give each student a sound understanding and orientation to the discipline. Here, undergraduate students gain observation experience in the new on-campus state-of-the-art Ohio University Hearing, Speech and Language and Physical Therapy Clinics, as well as other sites. They often function as assistants to graduate students and may be given direct responsibilities serving our clients in the on-campus clinic or in off-campus clinical or educational facilities under faculty supervision.

The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences offers the resources of a major university--including diversity of faculty and coursework--yet provides 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. A high percentage of our students complete the program successfully in four years.

Any undergraduate students desiring to major in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences should visit the College's Sutdent Services Office (GROV W370). You are expected to seek advising during each pre-registration 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 and credit hours no longer being figured in the accumulative grade point calculation) but can be repeated for credit to count toward your degree.

Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Major code BS5305

Pre-Professional Foundation

HSLS 108           Intro to Communication 
                   Disorders                           5
	
HSLS 240           Professional Orientation            3

HSLS 341           Pre-Professional Service 1          2

HSLS 380           Basic Audiology                     5 

HSLS 442           Pre-Professional Service II         3

Select two of the following courses:

HSLS 418           Articulation Disorders              5

HSLS 419           Organic and Structural
                   Communication Disorders             5

HSLS 444           Language Disorders in
                   Children                            5

HSLS 471           Aural Rehabilitation                5 Basic Human Communication SciencesHSLS 208           Phonetics                           5

HSLS 252           Speech Science                      4

HSLS 253           Hearing Science                     4

HSLS 310           Language Development                5

HSLS 313           Anatomy & Neurology of
                   Speech                              4

HSLS 390           Intro to Research in HSLS           4

HSLS 410           Language Science                    4 Required Related CoursesCOMS 101           Fund. of Human 
                   Communication                       4

COMS 103           Fund. of Public Speaking            4

PSY 101            General Psychology                  5

PSY 221            Statistics for Behav. Sci.          5

PHIL 101           Fund. of Philosophy                 5 orPHIL 120        Principles of Reasoning or4 orPHIL 130        Intro to Ethics                

PESS 227           First Aid: Work Place Training      3 orPESS 228        CPR or1

PSY 275            Educational Psychology              4 Biological or Physical ScienceBIOL 101           Principles of Biology               5 orBIOS 103        Human Biology orBIOS 170        Intro to Zoology            

PHYS 201           Intro to Physics                    5 orPSC 101L        Physical World                 
or PSC 105L        Color, Light, and Sound Computer LiteracyCS 120             Computer Literacy                   4 Cultural DiversityHSLS 420           Multicultural Aspects in
                   Communication Sciences              4

ANTH 101           Intro to Cultural Anthro.           5 orCOMS 410        Cross-Cultural Commun. or4 orLING 275        Intro to Lang. and Culture Foreign LanguageHSS 385A           Sign Language I                     4

Two quarters of a spoken non-English language. Life SpanHCCF 160           Intro to Child
                   Development                         4 orPSY 273         Child and Adolescent
                   Psychology

HSLS 300           Com. Disorders
                   of the Elderly                      4 orPSY 374         Psychology of Adulthood
                   and Aging orSW 381          Counseling Older Adults LinguisticsLING 351           Fund. of Gen. Linguistics           5

LING 280           Language in America                 4 orPSY 307         Psycholinguistics orany Ling course above 351 Special NeedsEDSP 271            Intro to Educ. of Exceptional
                    Children and Youth                 4 orPSY 332          Abnormal Psychology orPSY 376          Psychological Disorders
                    of Childhood Additional Requirement for Teacher LicensureEDSP 374            Nature and Needs
                    of Learners/Mild-Moderate
                    Educational Needs                  5

Minor in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Minor Code OR5305

Students wishing to pursue gradaute studies in any clinical field may develop a good foundation through this minor. Even those without professional interests related to communciation disorders per se may benefit from an improved appreciation of issues related to a host of vital human communcation issues that affect their everyday lives.

To earn a minor in HSLS, a minimum of 28 hours of HSLS coursework must be completed. Students considering pursuit of graduate study in the HSLS master's programs (speech-language pathology or audiology) at Ohio Unversity are encouraged to take those courses required for graduate study, marked with asterisks below.

Required Course

HSLS 108            Intro to Comm. Disorders           5 Elective CourseHSLS 208( * 
)         Phonetics                          5

HSLS 252( * 
)         Speech Sciences                    4

HSLS 253( * 
)         Hearing Science                    4

HSLS 300            Communcation Disorders
                    of the Elderly                     4

HSLS 310( * 
)         Language Development               5

HSLS 313( * 
)         Anatomy and Neurology              4

HSLS 380( * 
)         Basic Audiology                    5

HSLS 385            Sign Language 1                    4 orHSLS 378         Sign Language 

HSLS 499            Independent Reading in
                    Speech Pathology, Audiology,
                    and Speech Sciences              3-5

University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/03-04/colleges/hss.htm) on February 27, 2004.

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