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Dec 11, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Speech and Hearing Science BA
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Would you like to help a young boy reduce his stuttering? Make it possible for a grandmother to hear clearly for the first time in years? Develop new technology that helps people communicate? While many of us take speech and hearing for granted, there are millions of people struggling with communication disorders every day. If you’re looking for a science-based major that lets you work with people and have a direct impact on their lives, you’re in the right place.
Visit the Speech and Hearing Science academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Communicative Disorders and Sciences department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Speech and Hearing Science Core (31 credits)
One Statistics Course (4 credits)
One Computer Course (4 credits)
One Human Biology Course (3-5 credits)
One Physical Science Course (3 credits)
At least three credits of any Chemistry (CHE) or Physics (PHY) course. (See AAR for list of course options)
One Math Course (4 credits)
One Linguistics Course (3 credits)
Three Human Behavior Courses (9 credits)
Notes
New York State Certification courses is an optional requirement for “Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities” (graduate degree is required for certification). Students complete CDS 485 and two of the following: CEP 400 , ELP 405 , LAI 205 , PSY 336
Total Credits Required for Major: 61-63
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Academic Requirements
To graduate, the student must have earned an overall GPA of 2.500 in CDS courses. CDS courses with a grade of less than C- will not be acceptable for the departmental average requirement and must be retaken for a grade of C- or better. Students may not elect S/U grading in CDS courses.
Program Honors
The Honors Program allows qualified seniors the opportunity to engage in a year-long research project in a single lab. The lab is selected by the student to fit his/her interests in the field. A mentor is chosen to work closely with the student during the year to guide the student in writing and orally presenting the required senior thesis. Students complete CDS 497 . The thesis must be submitted and approved by the thesis advisor and co-advisor. Students must also meet the remaining criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy. Students who successfully complete the honors program and meet the criteria will have the appropriate notation on their official transcript.
Program Distinction
A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
YEAR 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 2
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 3
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
YEAR 4
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits: 15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of Biological sciences, physical science, mathematics, Social and behavioral sciences, technical skills, writing, linguistics.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge across the life span of basic human communication processes for individuals of various social backgrounds. Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of speech language, hearing, voice, swallowing, and balance in typical populations.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge concerning disorders of speech, language, hearing, balance, voice, and swallowing. They will acquire basic knowledge about diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, hearing, voice, swallowing, and balance disorders.
- Students will be able to identify appropriate and meaningful communication strategies for conveying clinical information in written and oral forms to clients and families.
- Students will be able to understand and appreciate current appropriate professional ethical conduct, including issues related to professional credentialing.
- Students will be able to discuss current issues related to professional credentialing at state and national levels
(HEGIS: 12.20 SPEECH PATHOLGY&AUDIOLGY, CIP: 51.0204 Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist)
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