Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat persons with speech and language disorders while audiologists assess and treat hearing impaired individuals. Because both occupations are concerned with communication, individuals competent in one area must be familiar with the other. The duties of speech-language pathologists and audiologists vary. Most, however, provide direct clinical services to individuals with communication disorders. In speech, language, and hearing clinics they may independently develop and implement a treatment program. In private medical centers and other facilities, they may be part of a team that develops and executes a treatment plan. In schools they may help administrators develop individual or group programs, counsel parents on prevention of hearing disorders, and assist professors with classroom activities.
The program below meets admission requirements for Andrews University and Loma Linda University, as well as Southern Adventist University's requirements for an A.S. degree. This program can be modified to meet the requirements of other schools. For a complete description of Southern's General Education requirements, refer to Academic Policies.
Note: C is the lowest acceptable grade for AU and LLU.
Emphasis Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (38 Total Credits)
Course(s):
ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
ALHT285 - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3)
BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
PSYC128 - Developmental Psychology (IN-8) (3)
Select 3 credit(s):
PHYS137 - Conceptual Physics (IN-7) (3)
CHEM107 - Chemistry of Everyday Life (IN-7) (3)
CHEM119 - Introductory Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
CHEM120 - Survey of Health Chemistry (3)
* Students applying to Andrews University must take PHYS 137.
Select 1 credits from ADAC (Adventure Activity), PEAC (General Ed Activity Classes) , except:
ADAC265 - Topics in Activity (1 - 3)
PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1)
PEAC225 - Fitness for Life (P-1a) (1)
PEAC265 - Topics in Physical Activity (1 - 3)
PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
Select 2 credit(s):
HLED173 - Health for Life (2)
NRNT125 - Nutrition (3)
Select 1 course(s):
SOCI150 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
SOCI230 - Multicultural Relations (3)
Select 2 credit(s):
ARTH218 - Art Appreciation (IN-10) (3)
ELIT214 - Survey of American Literature (IN-10) (3)
ELIT215 - Survey of English Literature (IN-10) (3)
ELIT216 - Approaches to Literature (IN-10) (3)
HMNT205 - Stories, Structures, and Song (IN-10) (3)
MUCH216 - Music in the Christian Church (IN-10) (3)
MUHL115 - Music in Western Culture (IN-10) (3)
MUHL120 - Music in the United States (IN-10) (3)
MUHL218 - Musical Styles and Repertories (IN-10) (3)