The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences currently offers an undergraduate major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (Pre-Speech-Language Pathology and Pre-Audiology). Eligible students also have the opportunity to complete a 3+2 program with the developing Master of Speech-Language Pathology.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is blended with the Mount’s broad liberal arts foundation to prepare students for a variety of careers. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for graduate studies in speech-language pathology or audiology, as well as careers working with children and adults.
A master’s degree is the entry-level degree for professional clinical practice in speech-language pathology and a clinical doctorate is required for audiology. The program incorporates service learning and guided clinical opportunities where students can gain the skills and experiences needed for admission and success in graduate studies.
The curriculum integrates a sequence of interdisciplinary courses designed to provide a thorough understanding of typical human communication processes in both children and adults. This includes speech, language, and hearing development, anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms, the relationship between language and reading, and clinical observations.
