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

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Our nationally recognized undergraduate preprofessional 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 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, and Spanish are options available that broaden perspectives and support diverse career choices. If you are pursuing teacher licensure, you 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 a high demand for these services.

The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences is large enough to offer the resources of a major university-including diversity of faculty and coursework-but small enough to provide 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.

All undergraduate students desiring to major in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences should see the undergraduate coordinator to establish a file and obtain an advisor. You are expected to see your advisor during each preregistration 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 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 Requirements

HSLS  108  Intro to Communication Disorders	5
	
HSLS  208  Phonetics                            5 

HSLS  240  Professional Orientation             3

HSLS  252  Speech Science                       4

HSLS  253  Hearing Science                      4

HSLS  310  Language Development                 5

HSLS  313  Anatomy and Neurology                4

HSLS  341  Speech and Language Practicum        2

HSLS  380  Basic Audiology                      5 

HSLS  418  Articulation Disorders               5

HSLS  419  Organic and Structural
           Disorders                            5

HSLS  442  Senior Methods/Practicum             3

HSLS  444  Disorders of Language                5

HSLS  471  Aural Rehabilitation                 5

Required Related Courses

INCO 101  Fund. of Human Communication      4

INCO 103  Fund. of Public Speaking          4

PSY  101  General Psychology                5

PSY  120  Elem. Stat. Reasoning             4
or PSY  221  Statistics for Behav. Sci.  or 5

PHIL 101  Fund. of Philosophy               5
or PHIL 120  Principles of Reasoning        4
or PHIL 130  Intro to Ethics                4

HLTH 227  First Aid                         3
or HLTH 228  CPR                         or 1

PSY  275  Educational Psychology            4

Biological or Physical Science

BIOL 101     Principles of Biology          5
or BIOS 103  Human Biology                  5
or BIOS 170  Intro to Zoology               5

PHYS 201     Intro to Physics               5
or PSC 101L  Physical World                 5
or PSC 105L  Color, Light, and Sound        5

Computer Literacy

CS   120  Computer Literacy              4

Cultural Diversity

ANTH 101     Intro to Cultural Anthro.      5
or INCO 410  Cross-Cultural Commun.         4
or LING 275  Intro to Lang. and Culture     4

Foreign Language

HSS  385A  Sign Language I             4

One quarter of a foreign language if you have had two ormore years of foreign language in high school or two quarters of a foreign language in high school.

Life Span

HCCF 160  Intro to Child Development     4 or
PSY 273   Child and Adolescent
          Psychology                     4

HSS 300   Comm. Disorders of the Elderly 4 or
PSY 374   Psychology of Adulthood
          and Aging                      4 or
SW  381   Counseling Older Adults

Linguistics

LING 350  Intro to Gen. Linguistics      5 or
LING 351  Fund. of Gen. Linguistics      5

LING 280  Language in America            4

PSY  307  Psycholinguistics              4
or any LING course above 351

Special Needs

EDSP 271     Intro to Educ. of Exceptional
             Children and Youth             4
or PSY 332   Abnormal Psychology            4
or PSY 376   Psychological Disorders 
             of Childhood                   4

Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure

EDSP 474  Intro to Specific
          Learning Disabilities          5

University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/01-02/colleges/hss.htm) on July 25, 2001.

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