Prerequisites

PREREQUISITES

  • Do I need a bachelor’s degree in the area of speech-language pathology to apply to the Master of Science Program in Speech and Hearing Science?
    • It is not necessary to have a bachelor’s degree in the area of speech-language pathology to apply to the Master of Science Program in Speech and Hearing Science in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. However, all applicants without a background in speech-language pathology are advised to complete 15 hours of prerequisite coursework in the area of speech-language pathology prior to submitting an application for the graduate program.
  • What prerequisite courses are required for the MS degree in Speech and Hearing Science?
    • The following prerequisite courses should be completed before applying to the graduate program:

      These courses may be completed via traditional instruction (onland) and/or via distance education instruction (online). 

      Fifteen (15) hours of prerequisite courses in speech-language pathology:

      • SPTH 2500: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism
      • SPTH 2600: Phonetics
      • SPTH 2800: Introduction to Speech, Hearing and Language Disorders
      • SPTH 3300: Clinical Methods in Articulation Disorders
      • SPTH 3500: Language and Speech Development in Children

      *SPTH2600 is a prerequisite course for SPTH3300

      Pre-requisite Courses *DE classes are offered in the evening

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      SPTH 2500: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

      		      

      X

      X

      		  

      SPTH 2600: Phonetics

      X

       

       

      X

       

       

      SPTH 2800: Introduction to Speech, Hearing and Language Disorders

       

      X

      X

       

       

       

      SPTH 3300: Clinical Methods in Articulation Disorders

       

      X

      X

       

       

       

      SPTH 3500: Language and Speech Development in Children

       

      X

       

       

      X

       
    • The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology grants permission to take the prerequisite courses as a nondegree-seeking student only after the applicant has gone through departmental advisement. Taking the prerequisite courses as a non-degree-seeking student does not ensure or obligate acceptance into the Graduate Program in Speech and Hearing Science. A formal application for admission to the Graduate Program must be made through the Graduate School following procedures and policies indicated in the current Graduate Catalog.





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