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Communication is a human right, yet millions of people struggle with speech, language, voice, swallowing, or hearing disorders that affect their ability to fully express themselves. In many cases, these issues go untreated.
By earning an online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences from Bradley University, you can embark on a rewarding career where you'll be working with patients across the lifespan to help them overcome these challenges.
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Our innovative speech and language program is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills required to become an ethical and culturally sensitive pre-professional and/or entry-level speech-language pathologist.
Combining problem-based learning, simulation experience, and hands-on clinical opportunities, coursework can prepare you for graduate school or speech-language pathology assistant certification.
One of the distinguishing features of Bradley's program is our strong focus on training the clinicians of tomorrow. Our curriculum includes a guided observation course plus two optional courses that offer you the opportunity to acquire valuable supervised clinical experience.
You can complete your core coursework and general education requirements in as few as 2.7 years (8 semesters).
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Bradley University has been shaping leaders and innovators since 1897. Continuously driven by our commitment to excellence in teaching, research and learning, we've designed our speech and language program to expertly combine rigorous academics with real-world practice.
A Bradley education is a rich culture of collaboration, support, and shared values, one that will challenge you to grow personally and professionally. We continue to earn high marks for our outstanding faculty and student-centered approach to learning.
When you choose Bradley's Speech Language and Hearing Sciences program, you'll have access to the resources and tools to help you attain your goals, including:
If you have 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 an advanced degree program.
Our leveling courses are designed to equip you with the background required for most master's programs.
It consists of 7 courses totaling 21 credits and can be completed in as few as 9 months (2 semesters).
If you're passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in your community, then a career as a speech language pathology assistant or hearing sciences can be a great choice.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences can help you qualify for a number of assistant roles in the field, where you can work in settings such as schools and clinics and gain valuable hands-on experience.
This degree equips you with the necessary prerequisites to eligible for admission into a speech-language pathology or audiology graduate program. An advanced degree is required to work in roles such as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist, so many bachelor's degree recipients continue on to graduate school to further their education.
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Speech language and hearing science professionals can have a profound impact on people's lives. From babies to adults, clinicians treat patients with disorders affecting their swallowing, speech, language, hearing, and cognition, helping to build critical skills and facilitate communication.
Bradley University's online speech and hearing science bachelor's program has been designed to give students the foundational knowledge and skills they need to embark on this rewarding career path.
Most bachelor's degree holders will apply to graduate school to study the subject further.
Attaining a master's (and/or doctoral degree if required) can unlock greater career opportunities and earning power, typically as speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or audiologists.
However, for those whose goal is to start working sooner, a bachelor's degree can also open doors to assistant-level roles in the field.
SLPAs work under the direction of a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP), assisting with screening patients, carrying out treatment plans, and providing administrative and clerical support.
Please note, in addition to the bachelor's degree, you may have to fulfill other requirements to become an SLPA. These are set by your state of residence and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
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An audiology assistant supports an audiologist in their treatment of patients with hearing and/or balance disorders. The role can involve some diagnostic and hands-on clinical care, as well as administrative work including scheduling appointments, taking patient histories, and documenting treatment plans.
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Those with advanced degrees in speech language and hearing sciences often become speech-language pathologists (SLP) or audiologists.
From 2022 to 2032, employment is projected to grow by 19% for speech-language pathologists and 11% for audiologists – much faster than the average rate for other professions.
(Source: BLS - Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists)
Speech language and hearing science professionals are employed in both healthcare and educational settings. These include:
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Find out how to become a speech-language pathologist (SLP) with this guide covering education requirements, the praxis exam, SLP certifications, and more.
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What SLP specializations are there? Break down communication barriers faced by patients globally, including pediatric SLP, adult neurogenic disorders, voice, and fluency.
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Bradley University's online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge to embark on a rewarding career where you can play a key role helping people overcome communication barriers such as speech, language, voice, swallowing, or hearing disorders.
The 120-credit curriculum includes 15 required courses (45 credits) on topics related to speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing sciences, as well as an additional required course on clinical neuroanatomy.
The program also includes two optional supervised clinical experiences which are geared toward students who plan to pursue graduate school and/or an entry-level position in the field. The remainder of the curriculum consists of general education courses and general electives.
The full breakdown is as follows:
The time it takes to earn your degree will vary depending on how many credits you transfer and how many credits you take each semester. However, you can complete your core coursework and general education requirements in as few as eight semesters (less than three years).
An introduction to typical and disordered speech, language, and hearing in children and adults. Ethical standards for the practice of speech-language pathology, information regarding certification, specialty recognition, licensure and professional credentials in Speech-Language Pathology will be presented.
A study of Articulatory Phonetics of English including the classification system underlying the International Phonetic Association as it relates to the profession of speech-language pathology.
This course will cover the complexities of cultural and linguistic differences across speech and language development from infancy to early school-age years. This course will examine the theories and components of the language system (phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as it relates to the profession of speech language pathology.
A study of the anatomical and physiological bases of human communication and swallowing, including the support structures of the respiratory, articulatory, phonatory, and swallowing systems, and the identification and function of muscles in these systems.
A study of the physical concepts related to sound and voice, the acoustics of voice production and sound, psychoacoustics, and theories of speech perception and production.
A study of basic anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, fundamental hearing science, and methods and techniques of hearing measurement and interpretation for the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.
A study of the habilitation and rehabilitation techniques for individuals diagnosed with a hearing disorder. Specific areas of interest include hearing evaluation techniques, speech and language development for the hearing impaired, hearing aid amplification, cochlear implants, and central auditory processing. Prerequisite: CSD 301.
A study of evidence-based intervention approaches for instructional planning for children with communication disorders.
A study of disorders of language acquisition and usage in children and adolescents, with emphasis upon the nature, assessment, and treatment of such disorders. Prerequisite: CSD 202.
A study of the etiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of functional and organically based articulatory and phonological impairments. Prerequisite: CSD 201.
The purpose of this course is to provide the undergraduate student with an introduction to the human nervous system. This introductory course is designed for pre-health career students and is focused on pertinent neuroscience material including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and disorders of the human nervous system. Emphasis is put on the relationship between structure and function, focusing on the basic neurological examination. A key goal of this course is to provide students with introductory knowledge for engaging in basic clinical problem-solving, by applying neuroanatomical principles to case studies of neurological disorders. Students will also be introduced to the cross-disciplinary nature of studying the human nervous system and will appreciate how neuroanatomical concepts are used in clinical practice across several disciplines.
A study of clinical procedures including goal writing, lesson planning, writing SOAP notes, report writing, progress monitoring, and ethical conduct. Legislative, regulatory, and reimbursement issues that affect the practice of speech-language pathology in educational and medical settings will be presented. Prerequisites: CSD 304, CSD 305, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors, or consent of the department chair.
A study of diagnostic methods for the disorders of speech and language. Professional topics such as the HIPAA policies and procedures, ethical standards and conduct, psychometrics, multi-cultural considerations, interviewing, and reporting will be discussed and practiced. Prerequisites: CSD 305, CSD 304, Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors, or consent of the department chair.
A study of the foundations of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech, language, cognition and swallowing. Prerequisites: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors and minors, or consent of the department chair.
A study of basic theories and principles in the onset, development and maintenance of stuttering and voice disorders in children and adults. Principle factors in prevention, measurement, assessment and management of voice and fluency disorders. Prerequisites: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors and minors, or consent of the department chair.
Guided clinical observations of assessment and intervention of individuals who have communication disorders. In this course, students will increase their understanding of describing and summarizing behaviors relevant to the study of communication disorders. This course also provides the opportunity for observation hours as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Prerequisites: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors and minors, or consent of the department chair.
A supervised clinical experience in basic intervention procedures for children and/or adults. Discussion will focus on methods of addressing challenging behaviors, enhancing client motivation, and exploring the range of service delivery options for each clinical setting. Students will obtain supervised clinical experience.
A supervised clinical experience in basic intervention procedures for children and/or adults. Discussion will focus on methods of addressing challenging behaviors, enhancing client motivation, and exploring the range of service delivery options for each clinical setting. Students will obtain supervised clinical experience.
Cooperative education or internship experience. May be repeated to a combined total of 9 credit hours. Pass/Fail. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing in the College of Education and Health Sciences, 2.0 Bradley overall grade point average and EHS cumulative grade point average, consent of EHS Co-op and Internship coordinator and Co-op and Internship faculty advisor.
*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.
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.
You can take 7 courses totaling 21 credit hours.
A study of Articulatory Phonetics of English including the classification system underlying the International Phonetic Association as it relates to the profession of speech-language pathology.
This course will cover the complexities of cultural and linguistic differences across speech and language development from infancy to early school-age years. This course will examine the theories and components of the language system (phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics) as it relates to the profession of speech language pathology.
A study of the physical concepts related to sound and voice, the acoustics of voice production and sound, psychoacoustics, and theories of speech perception and production.
A study of basic anatomy and physiology of the human auditory system, fundamental hearing science, and methods and techniques of hearing measurement and interpretation for the assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of hearing disorders.
A study of the habilitation and rehabilitation techniques for individuals diagnosed with a hearing disorder. Specific areas of interest include hearing evaluation techniques, speech and language development for the hearing impaired, hearing aid amplification, cochlear implants, and central auditory processing. Prerequisite: CSD 301.
A study of the foundations of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology relevant to speech, language, cognition and swallowing. Prerequisites: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors and minors, or consent of the department chair.
Guided clinical observations of assessment and intervention of individuals who have communication disorders. In this course, students will increase their understanding of describing and summarizing behaviors relevant to the study of communication disorders. This course also provides the opportunity for observation hours as required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Prerequisites: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences majors and minors, or consent of the department chair.
To be considered for admission to the online Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences program, you must submit the following:
In addition, submission of the following items is optional:
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:
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