Earn your BA in Speech and Hearing Science
Learning Outcomes
- A strong foundational understanding of the physical processes and biological substrates underlying normal audition, normal perception, and production of speech and language;
- A strong foundational understanding of the normal development of speech, language, and hearing;
- Finished all prerequisite coursework needed to begin a graduate program in either speech-language pathology or audiology; and
- Preparation to begin more advanced graduate coursework focusing on disorders, diagnosis, and treatment.
Requirments
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Speech and Hearing Science requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including 63-64 semester hours of work for the major. Students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core.
Requirements include 12 core courses offered by the department and eight cognate courses offered by other departments. Transfer students must complete a minimum of 15 semester hours toward the major at the University of Iowa.
Listed below are the general categories of coursework required to earn the degree. For more specific information on courses, curriculum, and requirements of the Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Science, visit the UI General Catalog.
| Title | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Courses | 37 |
| Cognate Courses | 26-27 |
| Clinical Observation | |
| Total Hours | 63-64 |
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