Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences Major (B.S.)
Program Overview
The Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences program at Ohio University ensures a well-rounded undergraduate education. Students develop skills and knowledge in scientific and humanistic areas, with a strong emphasis on communication abilities, scholarship, professionalism, service, and multicultural engagement. The curriculum integrates a sequence of interdisciplinary coursework with courses designed to provide a sound understanding of normal human communication processes and an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology.
Additional information about the program for prospective and current students can be found at: https://people.ohio.edu/jeng/advising.html.
*This program was previously BS5389 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences degree. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS5403 and will award the Bachelor of Science degree effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program:
- Students will be able to identify factors contributing to typical and disordered speech and language processes.
- Students will be able to identify factors contributing to typical and disordered hearing processes.
- Students will be able to apply the knowledge of human communication processes to the evaluation of research and professional scope.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Well-qualified students graduating from the program apply to graduate programs in hearing, speech and language sciences to prepare them to become speech-language pathologists and/or audiologists or to pursue a Ph.D. for a career in research and teaching.