Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

About

The Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences provides students with the foundational background to function in a changing health care landscape. Upon graduation, students are equipped to pursue graduate degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology. Descriptions of these two vital members of the health care team are found in the career section below. Graduates may choose to use these skills by assuming positions as a speech-language pathology assistant, research assistant or patient care advocate. While pursuing a bachelor's degree in speech, language and hearing sciences, students observe adults and children with various speech, language and auditory disorders. After completing the required courses, students have an opportunity to participate in an elective clinical practicum. SLU undergraduate students in speech, language and hearing sciences are encouraged to participate in research activities, either faculty-guided independent research or as a research assistant. Such activities provide learning experiences outside the classroom and serve to focus interest in the discipline. In addition to enriching the undergraduate curriculum, engaging in research is a valuable way to prepare for graduate studies. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the marginalized status of individuals with disabilities. Graduates will be able to identify how students' actions can impact their professional decisions with ethical consequences. Graduates will be able to apply the principles of evidence-based research to understand typical speech and language development. Graduates will be able to apply the principles of evidence-based practice to identify acceptable treatment methodologies. All students in the program experience guided observation of adults and children with various speech, language and hearing disorders.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech Therapy Aide, School-Based Speech-Language Pathology Support Specialist, Communication Disorders Specialist, Audiology Hearing Aid Specialist, Assistant, , Hearing Screening Technician,Pediatric Audiology Assistant, Cochlear Implant Support Specialist, Hearing Conservation Specialist, , Early Intervention Specialist, Rehabilitation Aide (Speech/Hearing), Hearing Sciences Laboratory Technician, Speech & Hearing Data Analyst, Patient Care Coordinator (Speech/Hearing Clinics), Neurocognitive Communication Research Assistant, Community Health Worker (Communication Disorders),Pediatric Speech Therapy Assistant, Language Development Research Assistant, Clinical Research Assistant (Speech/Hearing Sciences), Assistive Technology Support Specialist, Outreach & Advocacy Specialist (Speech/Hearing Programs),