Wellness, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Concentration BHS

Program Description

Bachelors of Health & Wellness: with an emphasis in Speech-Language Pathology encompasses communication disorders and nutrition. Students with this degree may be able to apply to graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. At the end of the Sophomore year students who wish may apply to the B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program. 

A GPA of 2.75 in cumulative and major core courses is required to remain in the BHS program.

For those wishing to apply to the BS program the GPA requirement is 3.0 or above. 

A grade lower than a C in major courses or cognates will not count toward either requirement. 

Total Credits - 60

Major: Core Requirements

Cognates

• Choose two of the following courses:

• BIOL 260 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
• MLSC 230 - Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology Credits: 3
• PHYS 225 - Sound and Waves Credits: 4
• SPPA 280 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 4

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• Choose one of the following courses:

• BIOL 100 - Human Biology Credits: 4
• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4

Andrews Core Experience

Students must take all courses designated in the Andrews Core Experience: Professional Degrees  while noting the following required course substitutions.

• Mathematics

• MATH 145 - Mathematics for the (Mis)Information Age Credits: 3
• STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3 (Required for BS in SLPA)

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• Psychology

• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• PSYC 301 - Human Development Credits: 3

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• Religion

• SPPA 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3

Maintaining Academic Standing

A grade lower than a C in major courses or cognates will not count toward either requirement.

Admission Requirements

Admission to BS Program

• The GPA requirement for the BS program is 3.0 or above.