Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (BS)

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Overview

Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) is an interdisciplinary field with its roots in psychology, physiology, physics, music, linguistics, and education. The program integrates these diverse influences through faculty scholarship, research, student education and clinical services. An SLHS major provides students with opportunities for study in the areas of speech-language pathology, audiology, and the normal aspects of speech, hearing, and language. The coursework is designed to foster development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills and enhances students' ability to evaluate scientific information. Students have opportunities to participate in experiential activities such as research labs and clinical observation in on-site clinics. Our undergraduate degree provides an excellent foundation for a broad range of career paths, including communication sciences, health care, and education. Students are also well prepared to pursue advanced degrees, such as Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Doctor of Audiology, or Doctor of Philosophy.

Learning Outcomes

• Adopt an interdisciplinary perspective in evaluating human communication across the lifespan
• Understand the influence of culture and linguistic background on human communication, speech, language, swallowing, and hearing
• Learn how to use a wide range of techniques to better understand human communication, speech, language, swallowing, and hearing in people with and without communication disorders
• Use critical thinking to explore, analyze and interpret the human communication interactions

Program Details

Sample Courses

• SLHS 261: Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
• SLHS 340: Language Science
• SLHS 477: Communication Disorders

Career Fields

• Speech-language pathology
• Research
• Healthcare
• Special education
• Higher education
• Nonprofit
• Education
• Public relations
• Audiology