Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology BS

Program Description

This degree can be completed in four years of undergraduate study. The first two years are spent earning Andrews Core Experience credits and completing prerequisite courses in the major, the third and fourth years of study are spent completing the core requirements and electives. 124 credits are needed for graduation from Andrews University.  Remaining credits may be earned in a minor area of study or elective courses.

Total Credits - 124

Major: Core Requirements - 46

• SPPA 234 - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Credits: 3
• SPPA 270 - Preclinical Observation Credits: 1
• SPPA 280 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 4
• SPPA 285 - Applied Phonetics Credits: 3
• SPPA 310 - Speech Science Credits: 3
• SPPA 321 - Normal Language Development Credits: 3
• SPPA 322 - Child Language Disorders Credits: 3
• SPPA 331 - Basic Audiology Credits: 3
• SPPA 332 - Audiological Procedures Credits: 3
• SPPA 340 - Neuroscience of Communication Credits: 3
• SPPA 374 - Articulation and Phonology: Development and Disorders Credits: 3
• SPPA 425 - Clinical Principles and Practices Credits: 3
• SPPA 448 - Disorders of Voice, Fluency and Swallowing Credits: 3
• SPPA 458 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
• SPPA 481 - Clinical Application in Speech-Language Pathology Credits: 2,3
• SPPA 482 - Clinical Application in Audiology Credits: 2,3

Cognates - 14

• PHYS 225 - Sound and Waves Credits: 4
• PSYC 301 - Human Development Credits: 3
• BIOL 100 - Human Biology Credits: 4
• STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

Andrews Core Experience - 55

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

• Religion

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

• or

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

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• Mathematics

• STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

Undergraduate Electives - 9

• Recommended Courses

• SPPA 498 - Research Project in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Credits: 1–3
• ENGL 460 - Linguistics Credits: 3
• BHSC 230 - Research Methods I: Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
• BIOL 208 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Maintaining Academic Standing

The GPA requirement is 3.0 overall and 3.0 in the major courses with an SPPA acronym. A grade lower than a C in major courses or cognates will not count toward either requirement.