Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Speech and Hearing Sciences
Hours: 120
Speech and Hearing Sciences Degree Overview
The 91制片厂 Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences is for you if you are interested in pursuing work in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology. This degree is a springboard into further graduate and postgraduate study.
This program may be beneficial in preparing you for future academic or professional work in other fields. However, it is important to note that speech and hearing science careers typically require graduate and postgraduate degrees. Additionally, research and teaching positions often require a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences or related fields as the minimum academic degree.
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Speech and Hearing Sciences Courses You May Take
Introduction to Speech Language Disorders: An overview of the professions of audiology, and speech-language pathology.
Introduction to Deaf Studies: Historical and current trends about the American Deaf community, their culture, and the education of deaf youth.
Introduction to Deaf Education: A survey of the history of deaf education in the US and around the world today, including a description of major contributors of educational pedagogy.
Phonetics: Knowledge of American English sound system and syllable structure including proficiency in using the International Phonetic Alphabet for phonetic transcription.
Career Paths for Speech and Hearing Sciences
Ideally, this program prepares you for further graduate study; however, there are a few career options for people with a speech and hearing undergraduate degree who aren’t planning to pursue graduate studies in the field, including speech-language pathology assistant, research assistant, community outreach, public health associate, marketing and promotion, medical sales and publications and healthcare administration.
Primary Careers
Speech-language pathology assistant, community educator/promoter
- Speech and hearing science
- Audiology
- Community education/awareness
- Rehabilitation
- Marketing and promotion
- Audiology clinics
- Wellness facilities
- Non-profit organizations
- Pharmacies
- Healthcare retail businesses