Speech Pathology B.A.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology is a pre-professional program designed to prepare students for advanced study in Speech Language Pathology. The program includes language, speech, and hearing issues of typical and atypical children and adults.
School of Education Mission Statement
The Mission of the Nevada State University School of Education is to prepare educators and speech language pathologists to support children, youth, and adults by utilizing evidence-based approaches and providing high quality field and clinical experiences. We are committed to promoting:
- Creative, critical, reflective, responsive, and collaborative professionals
- High quality research and evidence-based practices
- Cultural, linguistic, physical, and cognitive diversity
- Justice, equity, and inclusivity
- Partnerships with families, PK-12, higher education, and the community
- Civic engagement and advocacy
Vision Statement
Nevada State University School of Education prepares professionals to advance justice and equity through improving the education and well-being of young children, adolescents, and adults towards supporting a diverse and inclusive society.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the Speech Language Pathology Candidates will be able to:
- Exhibit an understanding of communication and cognitive development and aging in normal individuals across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate competence of anatomical and physiological mechanisms supporting speech, language, hearing mechanisms using critical thinking for functional application in the field.
- Display emerging knowledge and skills in the assessment and remediation of individuals with communication disorders, integrating relevant research and Evidence-Based Practice.
- Demonstrate entry level professional/clinical writing using appropriate terminology.
- Demonstrate spoken communication skills for academic work and/or clinical situations, using appropriate ethics and professionalism.
Program Admission
To establish eligibility for admission into the Speech Pathology Program, students must meet the following criteria:
- Admission into Nevada State University;
- Completion of 30-45 credits that apply towards the major;
- Degree Seeking Students: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75;
- Signed NS Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Program Guide;
- Signed Disposition.
- A personal background check via Complio||American Databank or a valid Nevada Department of Education substitute-teaching license.
The program application and submission deadlines are available on the Nevada State University, School of Education website. (Admission criteria is subject to change.)
Requirements for Program Completion
- Completion of a minimum of 120 credits;
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75;
- Completion of core and major requirements;
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.
Core Curriculum (31-42)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7 credits)
BIOL 189A
| Fundamentals of Life Science Lecture or higher | 3.00 |
BIOL 189L
| Fundamentals of Life Science Lab or higher | 1.00 |
and
CHEM 105
| Chemistry, Man, and Society or higher | 3.00 |
| or | |
PHYS 100
| Introductory Physics or higher | 3.00 |
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
Note: EDU 280 may overlap with this core curriculum requirement and the major.
Major Requirements (78 credits)
The following courses are pre-program (30 credits)
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| ENG 211 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3.00 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
| PSY 330 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
| SPA 201 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 320 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3.00 |
| SPA 330 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language Mechanism | 3.00 |
| SPA 340 | Speech and Language Development | 3.00 |
The following courses require Speech Pathology program admission (39 credits)
| SPA 331 | Neuroscience for Speech Pathology and Audiology | 3.00 |
| SPA 345 | Observation of Clinical Services | 3.00 |
| SPA 362 | Introduction to Audiology I | 3.00 |
| SPA 364 | Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 366 | Speech & Hearing Science | 3.00 |
| SPA 370 | Methods of Clinical Management | 3.00 |
| SPA 400 | Assessment of Communication Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 401 | Fluency and Voice Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 421 | Communication and Aging | 3.00 |
| SPA 439 | Introduction to Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3.00 |
| SPA 466 | Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation | 3.00 |
| SPA 467 | Communication and Language Disorders in Children | 3.00 |
| SPA 494 | Workshops and Institutes: Current Issues in Speech and Language Pathology | 1.00 - 3.00 |
Interprofessional Courses (9 credits)
Select from the following interprofessional courses.
| AM 253 | Deaf Culture | 3.00 |
| AM 254 | Deaf History | 3.00 |
| COU 315 | Counseling Skills in Human Services | 3.00 |
| ECE 262 | Early Language and Literacy Development | 3.00 |
| EDSP 423 | Consultation and Collaboration | 3.00 |
| EDSP 431 | Legal Aspects of Special Education | 3.00 |
| EDSP 441 | Characteristics and Inclusive Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 445 | Characteristics of Students with Autism | 3.00 |
| EDSP 453 | Behavior Management Techniques for Students with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 455 | Assistive Technology for Individuals with Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDSP 464 | Intensification of Instruction Through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support | 3.00 |
| EDSP 471 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education | 3.00 |
| PSY 303 | Foundations of Neuroscience | 3.00 |
| PSY 307 | Principles of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 334 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Adulthood | 3.00 |
| PSY 416 | Cognitive Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 420 | Psychology of Learning | 3.00 |
| PSY 442 | Psychology of Aging | 3.00 |
| PSY 481 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | 3.00 |
Electives (0-12 credits)
AM 145, AM 146, HUM 100, EDU 221, PSY 201, or interprofessional courses listed above
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology
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Core Curriculum
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31-42
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Major Requirements
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78
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Electives
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0-12
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Total Credits
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121
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