Speech Language Pathology Program Map
B.S.Ed. Speech Language Pathology
The B.S. in Education with a major in Speech Pathology is a pre-professional program that provides students with a basic knowledge of human communication and communication disorders in preparation for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology.
Stats
63
Core Credit Hours
60
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1001
Quantitative Skills & Reasoning |
3 |
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I2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First-Year Seminar Course |
2 |
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S: PSYC 1101, SOCI 1101 OR ANTH 1102
Intro to General Psychology, Introductory Sociology, or Intro to Anthropology |
3 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math.
- Complete Lab Science.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
F: BIOL 1010
Fundamentals of Biology |
3 |
|
I1: COMM 1110 OR ENGL 2050/THEA 2050
Public Speaking or Self-Staging |
3 |
| PWLA Activity Course | 1 |
| S: Social Science | 3 |
| A: Arts, Humanities, Ethics | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 and Area F with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS I1 with a C or better and Earn 15 or more credit hours.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CHEM 1100
Intro to Chemistry (Art) |
3 |
|
F: MATH 1401
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
|
PWLA 1600
Personal Wellness |
2 |
|
F: SLPA 3701
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
3 |
| A: Arts, Humanities, Ethics | 3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Area F Courses with C or better.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- 3.0 GPA or better for on-time admission into the program after this semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: SLPA 4704
Introduction to Manual Communication |
3 |
|
F: MEDT 2501
Multiple Literacies for Ed |
3 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| T2: Non-lab Science | 3 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Core IMPACTS & Non-lab Science.
- Complete Area F Courses with a C or better.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
17 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 32 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPED 3713
Intro to Special Education and Mild Disabilities |
3 |
|
SLPA 3702
Speech & Language Acquisition |
3 |
|
SLPA 3703
Phonetics |
3 |
|
SLPA 3704
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing |
3 |
|
SLPA 4724
Counseling in SLP & Audiology |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 3.0 GPA or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SLPA 3705
Speech & Hearing Science |
3 |
|
SLPA 4701
Lang Disorders in Children |
3 |
|
SLPA 4703
Into to Audiology |
3 |
|
SLPA 4721
Into to Neurological Comm Disorders |
3 |
|
SLPA 4722
Cultural Diversity in Comm Science & Disorders |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 3.0 GPA or better.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SLPA 4720
Intro to Assessment of Speech Language Disorders |
3 |
|
CEPD 4101
Educational Psychology |
3 |
|
SLPA 3790
Introduction to Clinical Practicum: Observation |
3 |
|
SLPA 3760
Articulation and Phonological Disorders |
3 |
|
SLPA 4784
Professional Practices Seminar in Communication Disorders |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 3.0 GPA or better.
- Apply for Internship (SLPA 4792) with Office of Field Experiences.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
SPED 3714
Behavior and Classroom Management |
3 |
|
SPED 4709
Ethics, Policies, and Procedures in Special Education |
3 |
|
SLPA 4792
Internship: SLP |
8 |
|
SLPA 4725
Seminar: SLP |
1 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses C or better.
- Maintain 3.0 GPA or better.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Complete ENGL 1102 and Area F courses with a C or better.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA for on-time admission into the Speech-Language Pathology program.
Middle Years:
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA for on-time admission into the Speech-Language Pathology program.
- Complete core and non-lab sciences.
Last Year:
- Prepare for GRE.
- Practice graduate school interviews in the Career Center.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Look for summer jobs that allow you to work with children or in a medial setting.
- Contact local speech-language pathologists or audiologists to learn about fields of study.
Middle Years:
- Join and actively participate in the professional clubs (ASL Club, Dyslexia Club, NSSHLA).
- Attend Speech-Language Pathology Major Orientation in the fall semester.
Last Year:
- Plan for graduate school applications and the admissions process.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree may help you get work as the following:
- Audiologist
- Behavior technician
- Clinical Coordinator
- Clinical Supervisor
- Home Health Aid
- Medical Technologist
- Pathologist
- Pharmacist Technician
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Speech Therapist
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