The undergraduate program includes the study of normal hearing and language development, speech acoustics, speech physiology and perception, the nature of language, speech and hearing disorders in children and adults, social and cultural aspects of communication disorders, and the clinical processes involved in identification, prevention, and remediation of those disorders. This program of study is appropriate for students with interests in basic science, education, healthcare and psychology, as well as students going on to clinical speech-language pathology or audiology careers.
Admission is competitive.
Students may apply any time after they have earned 60 credits. Applications are accepted all four quarters. Acceptance in a quarter other than Autumn may delay graduation. Applications and additional information are available outside Eagleson 202. Students with an exceptional academic record have the opportunity to participate in the Speech and Hearing Sciences Departmental Honors Program.