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An emphasis in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences provides a sound background for a student pursuing careers in education, health care and vocational rehabilitation. Graduates in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences will have the prerequisite coursework to pursue a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, which open careers in schools, community clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and practice. This emphasis area has been approved for students seeking licensure in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
Core Courses include:
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THE |
3200 |
Oral Interpretation |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3740 |
Psychology of Communication |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Total |
6 Semester Hrs |
Required Courses include:
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BIO |
2310 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
2350 |
Voice Science: Pathology and Technology |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
2890 |
Language Acquisition |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3500 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism* |
3 Semester Hrs |
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BIO |
3501 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism Lab* |
1 Semester Hr |
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SPE |
3540 |
Phonetics and Language Sample Analysis |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3600 |
Audiology I |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Total |
26 Semester Hrs |
SPE 1010 (Public Speaking) is a prerequisite to THE 3200, SPE 2530, SPE 2890 and SPE 3740. BIO 1080 and 1090 (General Introduction to Biology and Lab) are prerequisites for BIO 2310. These courses are required for this major and may be used to fulfill General Studies Requirements.
Additional Requirements
Option A: Recommended for students who plan to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology or audiology.
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SPE |
3580 |
Speech Disorders: Articulation and Stuttering |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3620 |
Aural Rehabilitation |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4500 |
Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4510 |
Language Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Sub total |
12 Semester Hrs |
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Electives: (4 hrs required for Option A) |
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SPE |
1500 |
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
1610 |
American Sign Language I |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
1620 |
American Sign Language II |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3300 |
Voice Science: Phonetics and Voice and Diction |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3570 |
Diagnostic Procedures in Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3610 |
Audiology II |
2 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4550 |
Clinical Practicum and Seminar in Communication Disorders |
2 - 6 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4570 |
Medical Aspects of Communication Disorders |
2 Semester Hrs |
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Sub total |
4 Semester Hrs |
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Total Required for Option A |
42 Semester Hrs |
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Option B: Designed for student who are seeking licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary and/or Special Education.
Students who obtain all required licensure course work at MSCD may complete a Speech Communication: Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences major in 38 credit hours. A 42-credit hour major is required in the Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences concentration for nonlicensure students. Teacher education programs are currently undergoing review and may be modified during 2001-2002. Students seeking teacher licensure should read the treacher licensure sections of the current catalog, pages 217-232, and they should stay in regular contact with their advisors.
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SPE |
3570 |
Diagnostic Procedures in Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
3590 |
Classroom Intervention for Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4500 |
Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Sub total |
12 Semester Hrs |
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Elective Courses (3 hrs required for Option B) |
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PSY |
3340 |
Cognitive Development and Learning |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SED |
3600 |
The Exceptional Learner in the Classroom |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
1500 |
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
1610 |
American Sign Language I |
3 Semester Hrs |
|
SPE |
1620 |
American Sign Language II |
3 Semester Hrs |
|
SPE |
3580 |
Speech Disorders: Articulation and Stuttering |
3 Semester Hrs |
|
SPE |
3620 |
Aural Rehabilitation |
3 Semester Hrs |
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SPE |
4510 |
Language Disorders |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Sub total |
3 Semester Hrs |
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Total required for Option B |
38 Semester Hrs |
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