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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.
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
*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.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
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