The undergraduate program in speech communication disorders at the University of Virginia (a) introduces students to the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology and (b) provides pre-professional learning experiences to prepare students for graduate studies in either profession by emphasizing math, biological and behavioral sciences, basic human communication sciences, and critical thinking. Completion of the degree does not prepare the graduate to provide clinical services to children or adults, or to obtain the professional credentials necessary for the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology. Instead, the undergraduate curriculum prepares students to choose from three career paths at the graduate level: (1) audiology, (2) speech-language pathology, or (3) speech and hearing science. Completion of an accredited graduate program is required for ASHA certification, state licensure and professional practice in audiology or speech-language pathology. Thus, students choosing this major should plan to pursue a graduate degree following the B.S.Ed.
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Prerequisites and Admission Requirements
An applicant must be a student in good standing with a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Application Due Date
Students interested in the B.S.Ed. program in Speech Pathology and Audiology must apply for admission to Curry by February 15 of their second year in the College.
Degree Requirements
General Education requirements for the B.S.Ed. degree are 12 credits in Humanities including English Composition (required) and English Literature (required), with the balance from any of the following: Foreign Language, Public Speaking, Fine Arts, Music, and Philosophy; 12 credits in Social Sciences including one class in American History (required) and two classes in Sociology and/or Psychology (required), with the balance from any of the following: History, Anthropology, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, and Psychology; 15 credits in Natural Sciences and Mathematics including MATH 1110 or higher (required), a physical science course (required), one course in the biological sciences (required), and Statistics (required); 6 credits in Professional Education including EDLF 3150 or PSYC 2700 (required) and EDLF 3160 (required); Contemporary Health Issues (EDHS 4600) (required); and one class in Physical Activity (required).
The curriculum includes at least 36 credits of approved coursework covering the nature, prevention, evaluation, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The coursework addresses normal and abnormal human development and behavior across the life span and within culturally/linguistically diverse populations.
Typical Length of Study
Two academic years after admission into the Program
Full or Part Time:
Students in this program are full-time.
Course Overview
In addition to the General Education requirements listed above, the following pre-professional courses are required:
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EDHS 5010
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Phonetics
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2 credit hours
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EDHS 5020
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Introduction to Speech and Hearing Science
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3 credit hours
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EDHS 5050
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Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
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2 credit hours
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EDHS 5080
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Introduction to Audiology
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3 credit hours
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PSYC 4110
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Psycholinguistics (or equivalent)
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3 credit hours
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EDIS 3020
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The Exceptional Learner
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3 credit hours
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EDIS 5040
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Psycho-educational Assessment
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3 credit hours
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EDIS 5100
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Characteristics of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
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1 credit hours
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EDIS 5110
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Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
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1 credit hours
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EDIS 5120
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Characteristics of Intellectual Disabilities
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1 credit hours
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EDIS 5210
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Introduction to Language Development
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3 credit hours
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EDIS 5440
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Applied Technology
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3 credit hours
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