Students in the B.S. Speech-Language Pathology will explore cutting-edge evidence-based knowledge in the discipline, effective and ethical clinical behavior, and the practice of strong interpersonal, inter-professional, and advocacy skills. These are all critical attributes for students and professionals in the health sciences and education fields. This preparation will facilitate successful admission into a master’s program in speech-language pathology, the pathway to clinical, supervisory, or academic positions, as well as active participation in leadership roles within local, state or national associations. [84 credits]
The curriculum in the Speech-Language Pathology program includes prerequisite coursework required for teacher certification and preparation for graduate study leading to professional license, courses that focus on basic communication and swallowing processes, and courses in speech-language pathology and audiology. Students will take part in community service and clinical practice, activities that will enhance their ability to be successful in a Master’s degree program.
Students enrolled in the Speech-Language Pathology program will:
- Be prepared for graduate studies in communication sciences and disorders and/or related disciplines
- Through academic opportunities with the department and collaborative partners that reflect the current and future direction of the field, students will develop the tools and skill set to engage in scholarship.
- Participate in supervised clinical activities that support interaction with the community as a partner in the provision of high-quality clinical services.
I. Core
Complete all of the following:
II. Support Courses
Complete all of the following:
III. Workshops
Complete all of the following:
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for a bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.200
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage (minimum)
- Completion of all required General Education coursework
- Completion of 60 liberal arts and sciences credits (minimum)
Suggested Program of Study
Year 1 - Fall (16 credits)
RSC 101 Thriving at Sage
SLP 100 Survey of SLP
SLP 105 Community Involvement
WRT 101 Writing in Community
General Education course
General/open Elective course
Year 1 - Spring (15 credits)
Foreign Language course
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology
SLP 120 Intro to Speech Science
WRT 201 Researching in Community
General/open Elective course
Year 2 - Fall (16 credits)
BIO 101 or BIO 201 with lab
PSY 202 Human Development
SLP 130 Anatomy & Physiology for SLP
SLP 220 Phonetics
General/open Elective course
Year 2 - Spring (15 credits)
RSC 201 Exploring Intercultural Perspectives
SLP 200 Language Development
SLP 230 Introduction to Audiology
SOC 350 Research for the Professions
General Education course
Year 3 - Fall (15 credits)
EDU 201 Education and Society
EDU 206 Educational Psychology
SLP 310 Speech Sound Disorders
SLP 320 Language Disorders in Children
SLP 420 Aural Rehabilitation
Year 3 - Spring (13 credits)
EDU 252 Learning, Language and Literacy
RSC 301 Innovating to Impact
SCI 104 Physical Science and Earth Sc.
SLP 380 Clinical Methods w/Super. Observation
Year 4 - Fall (16 credits)
EDU 337 Classroom Management
PSY 207 Statistics with Computer Applic.
SLP 450 Org of Speech Lang Services in School
SOC 240 Medical Sociology
General Education course
Year 4 - Spring (14 credits)
SCI 110 Medical Terminology
SLP 430 Neurology & Neurogenic Comm. Disorders
SLP 490 Capstone in SLP
SLP 470 Supervised Clinical Practicum/Seminar
General Education course