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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.

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           Pre-Professional Service 1          2

HSLS 380           Basic Audiology                     5 

HSLS 418           Articulation Disorders              5

HSLS 419           Organic and Structural
                   Disorders                           5

HSLS 442           Pre-Professional Service II         3

HSLS 444           Disorders of Language               5

HSLS 471           Aural Rehabilitation                5 Required Related CoursesINCO 101           Fund. of Human 
                   Communication                       4

INCO 103           Fund. of Public Speaking            4

PSY 101            General Psychology                  5

PSY 120            Elem. Stat. Reasoning               4 orPSY 221         Statistics for Behav. Sci. or5

PHIL 101           Fund. of Philosophy                 5 orPHIL 120        Principles of Reasoning or4 orPHIL 130        Intro to Ethics                4

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

One quarter of a foreign language if you have had two or more years of foreign 
language in high school ortwo quarters of foreign languages is
you have had less than two years of foreign language inhigh school. Life SpanHCCF 160           Intro to Child 
                   Development                         4 orPSY 273         Child and Adolescent
                   Psychology                    

HSS 300            Comm. Disorders 
                   of the Elderly                      4 orPSY 374         Psychology of Adulthood
                   and Aging orSW 381          Counseling Older Adults LinguisticsLING 350           Intro to Gen. Linguistics           5 orLING 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 Requirements for Teacher LicensureEDSP 374           Nature and Needs
                   of Learners/Mild-Moderate
                   Educational Needs                   5

University Advancement and Computer Services revised this file (https://www.ohio.edu/catalog/02-03/colleges/hss.htm) on March 21, 2003.

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