Speech-language Pathology, B.S.S.P.

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Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of normal processes in the development of speech and language comprehension and production that approaches the standard of achievement outlined by ASHA, by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding what the facts mean.
Demonstrate knowledge of communication and swallowing disorders that approaches the standard of achievement outlined by ASHA, by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding and applying the facts, concepts, and ideas as related to persons with communication and swallowing disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of clinical methods, clinical skills and ethics related to intervention with clients who are diagnosed with communication and swallowing disorders that approaches the standard of achievement outlined by ASHA, by recognizing and recalling facts and understanding and applying the facts, concepts, and ideas as related to persons with communication and swallowing disorders.

Tulsa Curriculum and First Year Experience (38 hours)

Core Curriculum and First Year Experience (13 hours)

General Curriculum (25 hours)

Block I Aesthetic Inquiry and Creative Experience (6 hours)
Block II Social and Historical Interpretation (12 hours)
- CDSP 2073 Culturally Responsive Practices in Education and Healthcare
- Choose 3 additional Block II courses
Block III Scientific Investigation (7 hours)
- BIOL 2153 Human Anatomy
- BIOL 2151 Human Anatomy Laboratory
- CHEM 1063 College Chemistry or
- CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I or
- PHYS 1003 Liberal Arts of Physics or
- PHYS 1013 Introductory Physics I

Speech-language Pathology Major Requirements (64 hours)

Foundation Courses (18 hours)

Required Major Courses (37 hours)

Audiology Core Courses (9 hours)

Major Electives or Minor Program (12 hours)

Students may complete a minor program of at least 12 hours or complete 12 hours from the following list of select courses:

Lower Level (complete 6 hours)

Upper Level (complete 6 hours)

General Electives (6 hours)

Total: 120 hours

Speech-language Pathology, B.S.S.P., Additional Requirements

All CDSP and CDAU courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses may be repeated, if necessary, to meet this requirement.

Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 in major specific courses may have difficulty with admittance to graduate school programs. If academic grades in the major are consistently below 3.0, it will be recommended that the student select a different program for their major.

Students with a GPA lower than 3.0 in speech-language pathology courses will enroll in clinical practicum only if recommended by faculty. Failure to pass the practicum course will result in non-recommendation for graduate study in speech-language pathology.

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