Speech-Language Pathology, BS

The BS with a major in speech-language pathology requires 120 semester hours as follows:

1. TCU Core Curriculum: 39 - 63 semester hours

• Must include course

• Must include BIOL

• Must include PHYS or CHEM

2. Speech-Language Pathology: 43 semester hours; must include:

3. Related Area Electives: 18 semester hours

• All related area electives must be approved by the student’s academic adviser.

4. Supporting Areas: 6 semester hours

5. Electives: 7-16 semester hours

Suggested Courses for the First-Year

Fall

Spring

In addition to the academic credit distribution, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a "C" or better in all COSD courses and in course, one biological science course, one physical science course (CHEM or PHYS) and one social/behavioral science course.

2. Complete at least 25 hours of supervised clinical observation prior to enrolling in course.

3. Prior to serving as senior clinicians in a clinical setting, present satisfactory evidence of acceptable results from a criminal background check arranged by the Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Background checks must be completed within the 30 days prior to the start of that academic semester.

4. Complete 12-15 hours of clinical practice, in course and course.

5. Have a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, a cumulative 3.00 GPA in COSD courses, a grade of "C" or above in all COSD coursework, one math course, one physical science course, one social/behavioral science course and biological sciences prior to graduation.

6. Be recommended for enrollment in course and course by COSD faculty; recommendation is based on fulfillment of expectations specified in the clinic handbook and on:

• Performance in COSD coursework;

• Have a TCU cumulative GPA of at least 3.00, a cumulative 3.00 GPA in COSD courses, a grade of “C” or above in all completed COSD coursework.

• Previous clinical experience and performance.

Transfer credit will only be allowed for course, course, course, and course after a review of the syllabus for the course indicating it is an equivalent to the TCU course.

Note: This should be viewed as a pre-professional degree. Students selecting this major will need to continue studies at the graduate level in order to meet standards for licensure as a speech-language pathologist and for certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The graduate program in speech-language pathology at TCU is accredited by the ASHA'S Council on Academic Accreditation. Admission to the program is competitive and based on applicant qualifications.