Nov 21, 2024

2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Pre-Audiology, B.S.

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Audiology is one of the most rapidly expanding careers in the health care field. As a profession, audiology offers unparalleled opportunities working in a variety of settings with hearing-impaired patients of all ages. The U.S. Department of Labor reports the demand for audiologists is growing, and work conditions and earnings are very favorable.

The minimum entry-level education in the profession of audiology is the Doctor of Audiology, just as the Doctor of Medicine is for the field of medicine.

Admission Requirements

Students requesting admission to the Bachelor of Science program in pre-audiology must meet the following criteria:

Acceptance to SFA
Minimum of 30 credit hours
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher in all college work
Completion of the four pre-audiology core courses: SPH 130, 210, 250 and 371

Admission Process

Admission is based on the applicant’s overall and major core GPAs. To be considered for admission review, the applicant must submit the following materials:

Completed application to the pre-audiology program
Complete transcripts for all previous college credit
Copy of current advising slip

Applicants for admission to the summer and fall classes must be submitted by Feb. 1 each year. Applications for admission to spring must be submitted by Sept. 15 each year. It is the responsibility of the student to make sure all application materials are received by the deadline.

Required Courses (120 hours)

1. University Core Curriculum

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2301 - Introduction to American Government: Theory and Politics Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2302 - Introduction to American Government: Structure and Functions Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Six hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3

II. Major Requirements

A. Speech and Hearing Courses (30 hours):

CSDS 2300 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2310 - Phonetics Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2320 - Normal Speech and Language Development Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2330 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Credit(s): 3
CSDS 2340 - Introduction to Audiology Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3300 - Speech Disorders Credit(s): 3
CSDS 3310 - Language Disorders in Children Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4310 - Neurological Bases of Communication Credit(s): 3
CSDS 4330 - Clinical Experience Credit(s): 3
Additional CSD course (3 hours)

B. Psychology Courses (15 hours):

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2330 - Biopsychology Credit(s): 3
HSRV 4199 - Human Services Undergraduate Thesis Credit(s): 1-3 (three hours)
and
PSYC 3360 - Cognitive Psychology Credit(s): 3
or
SPSY 4385 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3

C. Marketing Courses (15 hours):

MKTG 3351 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3352 - Advertising and Promotion Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3353 - Personal Selling Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3354 - Retailing Credit(s): 3
MKTG 3355 - Consumer Behavior Credit(s): 3

D. Management Course (3 hours):

MGMT 3390 - Principles of Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3

E. Outside Courses (5 hours):

BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
LING 3344 - Structures of English Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1105 - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1

F. Business Course (3 hours):

ACCT 1301 - Small Business Accounting Credit(s): 3
BUSI 1301 - Business Principles Credit(s): 3

G. Electives (7 hours)