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Students in the BS program in speech and hearing science study the normal aspects of the communication process. Emphasis is placed on the anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanism; on speech, language and hearing science; and on the human communication system, including normal development of speech and language.
Graduates attain broad-based knowledge in the basic aspects of speech, language and hearing sciences, which prepares them for graduate study in audiology or speech-language pathology, or potential employment opportunities in related health and behavioral fields.
Degree Offered
Speech and Hearing Science (BS)
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Career Outlook
Employment opportunities for those with a bachelor's degree may include positions as:
- hearing aid or cochlear implant company representatives
- research assistants or associates in behavioral disciplines
- speech-language pathology assistants
- support personnel in rehabilitation or health facilities
Many graduates in speech and hearing sciences gain entrance into a graduate-level program in speech-language pathology or audiology. In both fields, a graduate degree is required for employment.
The undergraduate degree in speech and hearing science is also excellent preparation for those who wish to enter professional or graduate programs in fields such as:
- counseling
- education
- law
- medicine
- rehabilitation
- social work
- special education
- teaching for the deaf
Graduates in speech-language pathology and audiology can work with children or adults with communication disorders in a variety of settings, including:
- clinics
- hospitals
- private practice
- schools, all levels of preschool through secondary
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Physical Education Specialists | 7.2% | $54,520 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 11.4% | $29,790 |
| Audiologists | 28.6% | $73,060 |
| Community Health Workers | 14.9% | $34,870 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | 9.1% | $59,720 |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | 6.3% | $54,570 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 19% | $90,210 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | 27.2% | $43,010 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5.8% | $56,310 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 5.6% | $39,460 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5.9% | $54,940 |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | 9% | $54,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 11.7% | $34,620 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | 21.3% | $71,550 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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