Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, with a Concentration in Speech Language Pathology

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Speech Language Pathology is designed to introduce students to basic processes of communication, speech, language, and hearing, and to disorders of communication. Students will have the opportunity to observe speech language pathologists in the clinical setting, perform hands-on activities, and complete a service learning project of their choosing

Additional Academic Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all Health Sciences (HSC) required coursework. It is recommended all coursework to be completed with a C or higher.

Students are responsible for reviewing and maintaining records of the needs of desired graduate programs. While this concentration offers a broad and comprehensive education, it does not guarantee fulfillment of all requirements for every graduate program.

During the program, students will complete Service Learning in Health Sciences, an internship-like course, requiring students to gain real-world experience in the community. Students are expected to collaborate with the course instructor to find a site based on their professional goals and should refer to the website for additional information: https://healthscience.iusb.edu/internships.html Enrollment in this course will require students to pay for a background check, supply evidence of CPR certification, and complete additional compliance requirements. 

Students should refer to the program handbook for detailed academic and clinical policies, ensuring compliance with program requirements and standards (i.e. GPA requirements, program dismissal, reinstatement, etc.).

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

• IU South Bend Campuswide General Education Requirements (33 cr.)
• Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)
• Speech Language Pathology Core (21 cr.)
• Supporting Requirements (14 cr.)
• Free Electives

Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)

• HSC-A 291 Service Learning in Health Sciences I; OR
  HSC-A 491 Service Learning in Health Sciences
• HSC-H 101 Introduction to Health Sciences
• HSC-H 322 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• HSC-H 327 Introduction to Public and Community Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-H 411 Psychosocial Behavior Modeling for Fitness and Health
• HSC-H 492 Research in Health Sciences
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  
• HSC-H 499 Senior Seminar in Health Sciences
• HSC-W 211 Orientation to Health and Rehabilitation Professions (1 cr.)
• HSC-W 314 Ethics and Health Professionals
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
  

Speech Language Pathology Core (21 cr.)

• DHYG-H211 Head and Neck Anatomy; OR
  HSC-P210 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
• HSC-B 190 Human Behavior and Social Institution
  VT: Disabilities Related to Communication and Society
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• HSC-P 111 Phonetics for Speech and Hearing Sciences
• HSC-P 233 Language Development
• HSC-P 275 Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation
• HSC-P 323 Articulation and Phonological Disorders
• HSC-P 324 Childhood Language Disorders

Supporting Requirements

• AHLT-R 185 Medical Terminology (2 cr.)
• ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills; OR
  ENG-W 270 Argumentative Writing
• HSC-H 102 Lifetime Wellness for Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• PSY-P103 General Psychology
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• PSY-P 216 Life Span Development Psychology

Free Electives

• Additional courses as needed to meet 120 credit hour requirement.
• Education and Psychology electives are strongly recommended to support students’ future career in Speech Language Pathology. Students should become familiar with the requirements to become certified and hold an America Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA-Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or Certified SLP Assistant (C-SLPA).