Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, B.S.
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- online,In-person
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Program Contact
- Shaleasha Johnson
-
Academic Advisor II
330-972-7908
Overview
Interested in a Career Helping Others Communicate?
The University of Akron’s Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology undergraduate program is the perfect starting point if you're planning to apply to graduate school in speech-language pathology or audiology.
With flexible course options — including in-person, online, and hybrid classes — you’ll build a strong foundation in the field through coursework that covers:
- How communication normally develops and works
- The science behind speech and hearing
- An introduction to evaluating and treating speech, language, and hearing disorders
- Whether you're passionate about working with children, supporting individuals with communication challenges, or diving into the science of how we speak and hear, this program prepares you for what’s next.
Admissions Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) requires 50 credits of general education requirements and other required courses, including the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Standards1. The major also requires 46 credits of core coursework in speech-language pathology and audiology, and 24 credits of electives and extra courses for BA degree completion. The Bachelor or Arts (BA) requires two years of a modern language. A student may take courses from the Department of Modern Languages or the following American Sign Language (ASL) courses: SLPA 101 American Sign Language I, SLPA 102 American Sign Language II, SLPA 201 American Sign Language III, SLPA 202 American Sign Language IV, and SLPA 222 Survey of Deaf Culture in America. The major also offers a Bachelor of Arts Tagged (BAT) option without a modern language requirement.
Coursework in human anatomy and physiology, physics or chemistry, psychology or sociology, and statistics are required to fulfill American Speech-Language-Hearing Association standards.
A minimum of 30 credits and completion of the following courses with a 3.0 GPA is required to be admitted into the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Program.
Core Courses:
Code |
Title |
Hours |
|---|---|---|
Introduction to Disorders of Communications |
3 |
|
Introduction to Clinical Phonetics |
4 |
|
Introduction to Hearing and Speech Science |
4 |
|
Language Science & Acquisition |
4 |
|
Articulatory & Phonologic Disorders |
4 |
|
Language Disorders |
4 |
|
Principles of Audiology |
4 |
|
Audiologic Treatment |
4 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech & Hearing |
3 |
|
Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory |
1 |
|
Organic Disorders of Communication |
4 |
|
Multicultural Considerations for Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists |
3 |
|
Observation and Clinical Techniques |
4 |
Career Outcomes
Upon obtaining certification from the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and a license from the State of Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, jobs are available in many settings. Employment settings include hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies, early intervention programs, schools, clinics and private practices. Speech-language pathology is listed among the fastest growing occupations by the United States Department of Labor. For more information, go to www.asha.org.
To practice as an Audiologist, graduates must earn a Doctor of Audiology degree. Audiology is listed among the fastest growing occupations by the United States Department of Labor. For more information go to www.audiology.org.
The GC+ option allows undergraduate students to get a head start on taking graduate level courses in the field of speech-language pathology. A maximum of 12 graduate credits completed by an undergraduate senior can be applied toward a graduate degree at UA.
