Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences
Students on Summer 2018, Fall 2018, or Spring 2019 requirements SLHSBA
Requirements
The major requires at least 33 credit hours* (48 credit hours including the Addenda Requirements), including the requirements listed below.
- Introductory Sequence.
- Hearing Science: An Overview. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 106 Hearing Science: An Overview
SLHS-S 106 Hearing Science: An Overview
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to hearing science and how it is applied toward the evaluation and treatment of clinical problems.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 106 or SPHS-S 106.
- Speech and Language Sciences: An Overview. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 108 Speech and Language Sciences: An Overview
SLHS-S 108 Speech and Language Sciences: An Overview
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to the development and use of speech and language across the lifespan and to the scientific foundations of typical spoken communication. Surveys the application of speech and language sciences to the understanding of some common disorders of speech and language.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 108 or SPHS-S 108.
- Hearing Science: An Overview. One (1) course:
- Core.
- Introduction to Phonetics. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 111 Introduction to Phonetics for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
SLHS-S 111 Introduction to Phonetics for Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Provides an introduction to the sounds of human language and the skills needed to describe speech sounds in the articulatory and acoustic domains and transcribe speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), including both broad and narrow transcription.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 111 or SPHS-S 111.
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- Speech Anatomy and Physiology. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 201 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
SLHS-S 201 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Covers anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism; contemporary views of speech physiology; subsystems of the speech mechanism - respiratory, laryngeal, and supraglottal - integrated with a model of speech production. Includes laboratory experiences.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 201 and SPHS-S 201.
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- Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 307 Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging
SLHS-S 307 Cognitive and Communicative Aspects of Aging
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- SLHS-S 104, SLHS-S 108, or SPHS-S 108; and SLHS-S 201, SPHS-S 201, or ANAT-A 215
- Description
- Review of cognitive and communicative changes associated with normal aging as well as with diseases and conditions that are prevalent in the aging population. Includes discussion of methodological issues in research on aging as well as principles for maximizing communication with the elderly population.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 307 or SPHS-S 307.
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- Introduction to Research in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 311 Introduction to Research in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology with departmental approval
SLHS-S 311 Introduction to Research in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-K 300 or STAT-S 303
- Description
- Introduction to research methodology in speech and hearing science, both basic and applied. Focuses on basic designs, analyses, and how research informs clinical practice. Course includes discussion of ethics, evaluation of research, and scientific writing.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 311 or SPHS-S 311.
PSY-P 211 Methods of Experimental Psychology
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- PSY-P 101 or PSY-P 155
- Description
- Design and execution of simple experiments, treatment of results, search of the literature, and preparation of experimental reports.
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- Childhood Language. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 333 Childhood Language
SLHS-S 333 Childhood Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least sophomore standing
- Description
- Develops knowledge of how language is acquired by young children, examines data on what young infants and young children know about language at different ages, and considers the kinds of theories that may explain this data.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 333 or SPHS-S 333.
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- Speech Science. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 350 Speech Science
SLHS-S 350 Speech Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least sophomore standing; and SLHS-S 104, SLHS-S 108, or SPHS-S 108; and SLHS-S 201 or SPHS-S 201
- Description
- Provides an overview of speech production, including acoustics and physiology, as well as speech perception. The focus is on non-disordered speech in adults with some coverage of development as warranted.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 350 or SPHS-S 350.
- Hearing Science. One (1) course:
- SLHS-S 375 Hearing Science
SLHS-S 375 Hearing Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least sophomore standing; and SLHS-S 104, SLHS-S 106, or SPHS-S 106
- Description
- Provides an in-depth study of hearing in the normal auditory system. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the ear, anatomy and physiology of the auditory brain, and auditory perception and psychophysics.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of SLHS-S 375 or SPHS-S 375.
- Introduction to Phonetics. One (1) course:
- Advanced. Complete two (2) different courses (Note: selecting a different topic of the same course will not fulfill this requirement) selected from the Topical Seminar list.
- SLHS-S 423 Topical Seminar in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- SLHS-S 425 Topical Seminar in Speech Science
- SLHS-S 427 Topical Seminar in Language Sciences
- SLHS-S 429 Topical Seminar in Hearing Science
- SLHS-S 470 Assessment and Treatment of Hearing Loss
SLHS-S 423 Topical Seminar in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing
- Description
- In-depth study of specific topics in speech science, language science, and hearing science. Topics vary by semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
SLHS-S 425 Topical Seminar in Speech Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; and SLHS-S 350 or SPHS-S 350
- Description
- In-depth study of specific topics in speech science. Topics vary by semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours in SLHS-S 425 and SPHS-S 425.
SLHS-S 427 Topical Seminar in Language Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; and SLHS-S 333 or SPHS-S 333
- Description
- In-depth study of specific topics in language science. Topics vary by semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in SLHS-S 427 or SPHS-S 427.
SLHS-S 429 Topical Seminar in Hearing Science
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; and SLHS-S 375 or SPHS-S 375
- Description
- In-depth study of specific topics in hearing science. Topics vary by semester.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in SLHS-S 429 and SPHS-S 429.
SLHS-S 470 Assessment and Treatment of Hearing Loss
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; and SLHS-S 375 or SPHS-S 375
- Description
- Covers basic acoustics, anatomy and physiology of the auditory system with a focus on the applied principles of audiologic evaluation, management, and (re)habilitation options for adult and pediatric populations. It is geared toward upper-level undergraduate students majoring in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
- Addenda requirements**.
- Psychology. One (1) course:
- PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
PSY-P 101 Introductory Psychology I
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to psychology; its methods, data, and theoretical interpretations in areas of learning, sensory psychology, and psychophysiology.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-B 105, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
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PSY-P 155 Introduction to Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- An introduction to psychological and brain sciences for psychology majors. Introduces students to the history of psychology and its place in science, to the experimental method, and to the broad range of topics studied by psychological scientists.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of PSY-P 101, PSY-P 106, PSY-P 151, or PSY-P 155.
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- Linguistics. One (1) course:
- LING-L 103 Introduction to the Study of Language
- LING-L 203 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
LING-L 103 Introduction to the Study of Language
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- A survey of perspectives on language, covering topics such as the relation between the form of words and sentences and their meanings, the sounds of languages and their dialect variations, the use of language in daily life, language in humans and animals, and the relationship between language and thought.
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LING-L 203 Introduction to Linguistic Analysis
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Introduction to basic concepts of linguistic analysis, exemplifying the general principles of structural approaches to the modeling of language. Focus on, and application of, analytical methods applied in phonetics/phonology and morphology/syntax.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of LING-L 203 or LING-L 303.
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- Statistics. One (1) course:
- STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
STAT-S 303 Applied Statistical Methods for the Life Sciences
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Notes
- R: Mastery of high school algebra; or MATH-M 014
- Description
- Introduction to methods for analyzing data arising in the life sciences, designed for biology, human biology, and pre-medical students. Graphical and numerical descriptions of data, probability models, fundamental principles of estimation and hypothesis testing, inferences about means, correlation, linear regression.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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PSY-K 300 Statistical Techniques
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- One of MATH-M 106, MATH-M 118, MATH-M 119, MATH-M 211, MATH-M 212, MATH-S 211, MATH-S 212, MATH-V 118, or, MATH-V 119
- Description
- Introduction to statistics; nature of statistical data; ordering and manipulation of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; elementary probability. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation and hypothesis testing. Special topics include regression and correlation, analysis of variance, non-parametric methods.
- Repeatability
- Credit given for only one of ANTH-A 306, CJUS-K 300, ECON-E 370, ECON-S 370, MATH-K 300, MATH-K 310, POLS-Y 395, PSY-K 300, PSY-K 310, SOC-S 371, SPEA-K 300, SPH-Q 381, STAT-K 310, STAT-S 300, STAT-S 301, or STAT-S 303.
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- Biology. One (1) course:
- 3 credit hours in biology
- ANAT-A 225 Human Anatomy
- MSCI-M 115 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- PHSL-P 225 Human Physiology
ANAT-A 225 Human Anatomy
- Description
- This course presents a systemic approach to studying the human body. Students learn the gross and microscopic anatomy of the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive. The lab component is face-to-face only and reinforces lecture using models, slides, bones, and cadaver demonstration.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
MSCI-M 115 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Description
- This one semester lecture-based course examines the basics of human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells, and tissues. The primary focus of the course is the study of organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The course includes an introduction to common human disease processes.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
PHSL-P 225 Human Physiology
- Description
- Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systems in the mammalian organism. Lab instruction will be completed in a face-to-face format.
- Additional information
- Credit hour, prerequisite, and other information cannot be displayed for this course. If this is a course outside of the College of Arts and Sciences, please see the appropriate school's bulletin for additional information.
- Physics. One (1) course:
- PHYS-P 105 Basic Physics of Sound
PHYS-P 105 Basic Physics of Sound
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Physical principles involved in the description, generation, and reproduction of sound. Topics include physics of vibrations and waves, propagation, Fourier decomposition of complex wave forms, harmonic spectra, standing waves and resonance, sound loudness and decibels, room acoustics, analog/digital recording/ reproduction. For interested students, PHYS-P 109 is an optional companion laboratory course.
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- Psychology. One (1) course:
- Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to major requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.
Notes
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 120 credit hours, to include the following:
- College of Arts and Sciences Credit Hours. At least 100 credit hours must come from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines.
- Upper Division Courses. At least 42 credit hours (of the 120) must be at the 300–499 level.
- College Residency. Following completion of the 60th credit hour toward degree, at least 36 credit hours of College of Arts and Sciences coursework must be completed through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
- College GPA. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.000 is required for all courses taken at Indiana University.
- CASE Requirements. The following College of Arts and Sciences Education (CASE) requirements must be completed:
- CASE Foundations
- CASE Breadth of Inquiry
- CASE Culture Studies
- CASE Critical Approaches: 1 course
- CASE Foreign Language: Proficiency in a single foreign language through the second semester of the second year of college-level coursework
- CASE Intensive Writing: 1 course
- CASE Public Oral Communication: 1 course
- Major. Completion of the major as outlined in the Major Requirements section above.
Most students must also successfully complete the Indiana University Bloomington General Education program.