BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
BS in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The goal of the undergraduate program in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology (SLP/A) is to provide students with a basic knowledge of speech and language development, understand the physiological basis of communication, and possess knowledge of disorders of communication. Students will receive the preparation necessary to pursue graduate education and a variety of career opportunities.
Undergraduate Clinical Experience
Opportunities for hands on clinical experiences in the Speech and Hearing Center are built into the Bachelors Degree Curriculum
Why Us?
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Nurturing Academic Environment
- Small class sizes
- Individual attention and close relationship between faculty and students
- Faculty advisement to guide class schedules, study and career
- Opportunities for small-group international trips with a Speech-Language Pathology / Audiology focus
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Independent Research Experience
- Independent research experience built into the curriculum
- Opportunity to present independent research at conference(s)
- State-of-the-art equipment for research
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Hands-On Clinical Experience
- Undergraduate opportunities for hands-on clinical experience built into the curriculum
- Close supervision for student clinicians by experienced Speech-Language Pathologists
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Catalog Course Descriptions
For more information and course descriptions visit our Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology - B.S.
Speech Center and Program of Study
- Molloy Speech and Hearing Center
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Program of Study
Program of study
In order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a Speech-Language Pathology/ Audiology major, the following coursework and credits are required to be completed:
- 38 General Education credits
- 45 Speech-Pathology/ Audiology course credits
- 12 Credits of related requirements for Speech Pathology/ Audiology, qualifying courses listed in Undergraduate Catalog
- 24 Elective credits of which 10 need to be from Liberal Arts and Sciences (25 credits of Electives and 10 LAS if no FYE is taken) A number of suggested electives offered in the plan
- Suggested electives: Recommended courses that will enhance CSD education
- A Minor (18 credits of electives) is recommended, will require beyond 120 credits for graduation
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Sample Course Sequence
Suggested sequence of coursework
- Electives in the plan below are suggested/ recommended courses that will enhance CSD education
- A Minor (18 credits of electives) is recommended, will require beyond 120 credits for graduation
FRESHMAN
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
ENG 11001
3 credits
General Education1
12 credits
General Education1
9 credits
Elective4
3 credits
FYE4
1 credit
PED1
1 credit
COM 2150 Communication in Healthcare/ Elective5
1 credit
Total Credits
15 credits
Total Credits
15 credits
SOPHOMORE
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
SLP 2710 Anatomy and Physiology2
3 credits
SLP 2700 Sound and Auditory2
3 credits
SLP 2730 Phonetics2
3 credits
Mat 1140/11503
3 credits
General Education1
3 credits
ENG Adv Writing3
3 credits
Physical Science (PHY/ CHEM)3
3 credits
Life Science (BIO) 3
3 credits
ENG 2220 Introduction to Linguistics/ Elective5
3 credits
General Education1
3 credits
Total Credits
15 credits
Total Credits
15 credits
JUNIOR
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
SLP 2720 Speech Science / Elective5
3 credits
SLP 3710 Skills of the Communication and Hearing Impaired2
3 credits
SLP 2740 Disorders of Communication I2
3 credits
SLP 3740 Disorders of Communication II2
3 credits
SLP 3700 Audiology2
3 credits
SLP 3750 Evaluation and Treatment Methods in Speech Language Pathology2
3 credits
SLP 3720 Language Acquisition2
3 credits
SLP 3760 Clinical Experiences with the Speech Language2
3 credits
Electives4
2 credits
COR1 (Junior standing required)
4 credits
Total Credits
14 credits
Total Credits
16 credits
SENIOR
Fall Courses
Spring Courses
SLP 3800 Reading, Language and
Psycholinguistics2
3 credits
SLP 4410/4430 Clinical Practice II/
Professional Issues 2
3 credits
SLP 4400/4420 Clinical Practice I/ Clinical Intervention 2
3 credits
SLP 4900 SLP/AUD Seminar2
3 credits
SLP 4800 Research in SLP/AUD2
3 credits
Electives4
9 credits
General Education1
3 credits
EDU 3600 Foundations in Education/ Elective5
3 credits
Total Credits
15 credits
Total Credits
15 credits
Total Credits to Graduate
120 credits