Online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Program Guide

 

Embark on a Path to a Rewarding Career

If you're passionate about helping people and aspire to change lives for the better, then a career in speech-language pathology or hearing sciences might be an excellent choice.

Earning an online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Bradley University can get you started on this path by equipping you with the foundational skills to help prevent, treat, and diagnose disorders that impact people's ability to communicate effectively.

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Summer: May 21, 2025

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At A Glance


Study around your schedule with 100% online coursework.


Graduate in as few as 2.7 years (8 semesters).


Transfer up to 66 credits from accredited two-year colleges or unlimited from four-year institutions.


Prepare for a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology.


Leveling courses offered for bachelor's degree holders.

Curriculum

Our program is designed to prepare students to pursue a graduate degree or an assistant-level position in speech-language pathology, audiology, or a related field. The comprehensive curriculum, which blends academics, observation, and hands-on clinical experiences, covers topics such as phonetics, neuroscience, evidence-based intervention, aural rehabilitation, and more.

Your full program of study will include the following:

  • Required program core courses: 45 credits
  • Required clinical neuroanatomy course: 3 credits
  • General education courses: 45 credits
  • General electives: 21 credits
  • Experiential learning courses: 6 credits

You can apply up to 66 transfer credits toward the 120 credits needed to complete your degree. The time it takes you to graduate may vary depending on how many credits you transfer; however, you can complete your core coursework and general education requirements in as few as eight semesters (less than three years).

Program Core Courses

CSD 200 Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

CSD 201 Phonetics

CSD 202 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Language Development

CSD 203 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

CSD 300 Speech and Hearing Science

CSD 301 Audiology

CSD 302 Aural Rehabilitation

CSD 303 Evidence-Based Intervention

CSD 304 Language Disorders

CSD 305 Articulation and Phonology

KHS 362 Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy

CSD 401 Clinical Methods and Procedures: Treatment

CSD 402 Clinical Methods and Procedures: Diagnostics

CSD 404 Neuroscience for Communication Disorders

CSD 405 Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders

CSD 450 Guided Observation

Experiential Learning Courses*

CSD 451 Clinic I

EHS 301 Cooperative Education or Internship in EHS

CSD452 Clinic II

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*Students planning to pursue graduate school for speech-language pathology, audiology, or hearing sciences are encouraged to take CSD 451 and CSD 452. Those not planning to continue in the field can substitute two cooperative education or internship experiences (EHS 301) for a total of six credits to fulfill the experiential learning requirement.

Online Post-Baccalaureate Leveling Courses in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences Curriculum

If you hold a bachelor’s degree in an area unrelated to speech-language pathology or hearing sciences but would like to pursue a graduate degree in this field, Bradley offers leveling courses that can prepare you for your next step.

This program consists of 7 courses totaling 21 credit hours.

Post-Baccalaureate Leveling Courses

CSD 201 Phonetics

CSD 202 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Language Development

CSD 300 Speech and Hearing Science

CSD 301 Audiology

CSD 302 Aural Rehabilitation

CSD 404 Neuroscience for Communication Disorders

CSD 450 Guided Observation

Program Core Courses

CSD 200

Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

3 Credits

CSD 201

Phonetics

3 Credits

CSD 202

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Language Development

3 Credits

CSD 203

Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism

3 Credits

CSD 300

Speech and Hearing Science

3 Credits

CSD 301

Audiology

3 Credits

CSD 302

Aural Rehabilitation

3 Credits

CSD 303

Evidence-Based Intervention

3 Credits

CSD 304

Language Disorders

3 Credits

CSD 305

Articulation and Phonology

3 Credits

KHS 362

Essential Clinical Neuroanatomy

3 Credits

CSD 401

Clinical Methods and Procedures: Treatment

3 Credits

CSD 402

Clinical Methods and Procedures: Diagnostics

3 Credits

CSD 404

Neuroscience for Communication Disorders

3 Credits

CSD 405

Introduction to Voice and Fluency Disorders

3 Credits

CSD 450

Guided Observation

3 Credits

Experiential Learning Courses

CSD 451

Clinic I

3 Credits

CSD452

Clinic II

3 Credits

EHS 301

Cooperative Education or Internship in EHS

3 Credits

*Students planning to pursue graduate school for speech-language pathology, audiology, or hearing sciences are encouraged to take CSD 451 and CSD 452. Those not planning to continue in the field can substitute two cooperative education or internship experiences (EHS 301) for a total of six credits to fulfill the experiential learning requirement.

Leveling Courses

CSD 201

Phonetics

3 Credits

CSD 202

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Language Development

3 Credits

CSD 300

Speech and Hearing Science

3 Credits

CSD 301

Audiology

3 Credits

CSD 302

Aural Rehabilitation

3 Credits

CSD 404

Neuroscience for Communication Disorders

3 Credits

CSD 450

Guided Observation

3 Credits

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission to the online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences program, you must submit the following:

  • Completed application form.
  • Official copy of a high school transcript sent directly from your high school.
  • Official transcripts from any colleges/universities attended (if applicable).
  • One or two-page personal statement or essay. Be sure to include your full name on each page.
  • For non-U.S. citizens who will not earn a U.S. high school diploma, scores from one of these standardized tests are required: TOEFL, IELTS, E3PT, PTE Academic, ACT or SAT.

In addition, submission of the following items is optional:

  • Standardized test scores, including the SAT or ACT, are considered by the admission committee if they are provided. Students who elect to send official scores should request they be sent directly from the testing service or confirm with their high school that they are included on an official high school transcript.
  • One letter of recommendation. You may elect to include a letter from a teacher, school counselor, coach, or school activity advisor. No specific form is required.

To be considered for admission to the online Post-Baccalaureate leveling courses, you must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and submit the following:

  • A completed application form for graduate admission.
  • A non-refundable $40 application fee.
  • Official transcripts of academic credentials.

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