Speech and Hearing Science ,BS
AUTISM, Cochlear Implants, Communication, Communication Disorders, Deaf, Health, Language, Linguistics, Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Sign Language, Speech Pathologist, Speech Therapy, audiology, disabilities
The BS/MS accelerated option for this program is not currently available to ASU Online students.
Understand the foundations of human communication and gain a well-rounded education in speech, language and hearing sciences.
The Bachelor of Science program in speech and hearing science engages students in study of the normal aspects of the communication process, with emphasis on:
- the human communication system, including the anatomy and physiology of the hearing and speech mechanisms
- normal development of speech and language production and perception
- speech, language and hearing science
The curriculum enables students to develop knowledge and skills to evaluate and determine speech and language deficits and disorders. Upper-division coursework introduces clinical methods and disorders of speech, language and hearing.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Tempe or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 117 - College Algebra
or MAT 170 Precalculus - Math
intensity: Moderate
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year
| Transfer
| International
| Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Apply knowledge of typical adult speech and language profiles to evaluate speech and language deficits.
- Apply knowledge of typical speech and language development to evaluate developmental speech and language disorders.
- Evaluate the results of audiograms, applying knowledge of normal hearing to determine hearing loss and auditory pathologies.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, speech and hearing science students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
The College of Health Solutions recommends these programs for students majoring in speech and hearing science.
Positions in speech-language pathology and audiology are in high demand, rated as careers with bright outlooks by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Information Network. Potential employment opportunities for program graduates include these positions:
- audiology assistant
- hearing aid or cochlear implant company representative
- research assistant or associate in a behavioral discipline
- speech-language pathology assistant
- support staff member in a rehabilitation or health facility
Many graduates of speech and hearing sciences gain entrance to graduate-level programs in speech-language pathology or audiology. In both fields, a graduate degree is required for employment.
The undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science is also excellent preparation for those who wish to enter professional or graduate programs in fields such as:
- counseling
- education
- medicine
- rehabilitation
- social work
- special education
- teaching for the deaf
Graduates work with a variety of populations, including people on the autism spectrum, bilingual language learners, those with delayed or disordered speech and language or those experiencing hearing impairment or stuttering, patients recovering from strokes, or patients with degenerative or neurological disease. Graduates work with patients and clients across the life span, from infants to geriatrics, in a variety of settings.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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8.6%
|
$38,520
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10.6%
|
$82,680
|
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14.1%
|
$46,190
|
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14.5%
|
$59,020
|
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4.8%
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$50,470
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5.7%
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$40,420
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19.3%
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$84,140
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
