Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BA
Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, BA
Campus: NYC
The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program on Pace University’s New York City Campus provides a strong foundation in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology, and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in hospitals, schools, community agencies, private practice, and research. This program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
Speech-language pathologists are concerned with evaluation, treatment, and research in human communication disorders. They treat such disorders as stuttering, voice and articulation disorders, and delayed language development. Audiologists specialize in hearing conservation, identification, assessment, and habilitation of hearing disorders.
The speech-language pathology and audiology major introduces students to the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. This program provides a strong foundation for graduate study in either of these fields and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in hospitals, schools, community agencies, private practice, or research.
Three tracks are offered - all within the required 120-credit minimum:
SLP non-teaching track: introduction to the two fields and preparation for graduate study, this track allows students to minor in another area of study (e.g. psychology, health studies);
SLP with teaching minor track: An additional 14 credits of coursework is required to qualify for the Initial Certificate in Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities. Students interested in applying for initial certification must apply via the individual transcript review pathway through the NYS Department of Education upon graduation.
SLP with bilingual teaching extension track: An additional 20 credits of coursework is required to qualify for the Bilingual Extension of the Initial Certificate. Students interested in applying for initial certification must apply via the individual transcript review pathway through the NYS Department of Education upon graduation.
The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program is no longer accepting students.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 50-62 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
All Pace undergraduates must include the following courses:
- UNV 101 First-Year Seminar: Introduction to University Community;
- 1-Learning Community (LC);
- 2-writing enhanced courses (WEC);
- 1-Civic Engagement/Public Values course (formerly AOK I);
- 1-Western Heritage (WH; formerly AOK 2);
- 1-World Cultures and Traditions (WCT; formerly AOK 3);
- 1-Humanistic & Creative Expressions (HCE; formerly AOK 4)
- 1-Analysis of Human, Social & Natural Phenomenon ((HSN; formerly AOK 5);
- TWO additional courses from WH, WCT, HCE, or HSN;
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| PSY 112 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 375 | Lifespan Development Psychology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: 1 | ||
| PSY 311 | Biological Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 315 | Cognitive Psychology | 4 |
| PSY 323 | Psychology of Learning | 4 |
| Recommended | ||
| BIO 123 | Biology and Contemporary Society | 0-4 |
| One additional Physical Science course | ||
Major Requirements (50-62 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required CSD Courses | ||
| CSD 050A | Professional Communication Seminar | 0 |
| CSD 050B | Professional Communication Seminar | 0 |
| CSD 223 | Psycholinguistics | 3 |
| CSD 240 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 241 | Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures | 3 |
| CSD 251 | Early Language Development | 3 |
| CSD 253 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 |
| CSD 256 | Phonetics | 3 |
| CSD 270 | Introduction to Audiology | 3 |
| CSD 342 | Advanced Communication Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 352 | Language Development and Disorders in School-Aged Children | 3 |
| CSD 353 | School Programs in Speech | 3 |
| CSD 355 | Bilingual Speech-Language Development and Disorders | 3 |
| CSD 356 | Hearing Science | 3 |
| CSD 357 | Speech Science | 3 |
| CSD 371 | Introduction to Audiologic Rehabilitation | 3 |
| CSD 372 | Counseling the Communicatively Disabled and Families | 3 |
| CSD 380 | Seminar in Speech Pathology | 1-3 |
| CSD 393 | Internship in Communication Disorders | 1-3 |
| CSD 460 | Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology | 4 |
| CSD 461 | Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology II | 4 |
| CSD 480 | Applied Research Methods for Communication Sciences and Disorder Majors | 3 |
| Total Credits | 58-62 | |
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In addition to PSY 205 Statistics in Psychology and Allied Fields which is required in the major.
Minimum coursework is 120 credits. Additional coursework is required for students pursuing initial teaching certifications.
Three Track Options
SLP Non-Teaching Track Option
- 53 credits in the CSD major
- Open Electives: 12-23 credits
This track allows students to double major or minor in another discipline and allows for many electives.
SLP and Initial Teaching Certificate Option
- 67 credits in the SLP major
- Open Electives: min. 9 credits
Students interested in applying for initial certification must apply via the individual transcript review pathway through the NYS Department of Education upon graduation.
Combined SLP with the Initial Teaching Cert./Bilingual Extension Option
- 73 credits in the SLP major
- Open Electives: min. 3 credits
Students interested in applying for initial certification must apply via the individual transcript review pathway through the NYS Department of Education upon graduation.