Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Main Departmental Office
907 W. Sycamore
P.O. Box 305010
Denton, TX 76203-5010
(940) 565-2481
Fax: (940) 565-4058
Web site: www.sphs.unt.edu
Jeffrey A. Cokely, Chair
Faculty
Professor Terrell. Associate
Professors Cokely, Gopal, Henoch. Assistant
Professors Lu, Melnick, Millar, Ries.
Lecturer Jimenez-Castro. Master Teaching
Clinicians Gray, Ohler.
Introduction
Speech and hearing sciences is concerned with the scientific study of human auditory-verbal
communication with reference to disorders involving speech, language and hearing. The emphasis of the
department is to provide an educational and research setting where students may learn models and theories of
normal communicative function, and appropriate rationale, techniques and procedures for the evaluation
and management of people with speech, language and hearing disorders.
In addition to classroom instruction in the area of normal and disordered communication, the
department maintains a clinical facility for students to acquire practical experience through clinical services offered
to clients by the UNT Speech and Hearing Center.
Programs of Study
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Arts with a major in speech-language pathology/audiology;
- Master of Arts with majors in audiology and speech-language pathology; and
- Master of Science with majors in audiology and speech-language pathology.
The bachelor's degree is a preprofessional degree for persons wishing to pursue graduate study
in speech-language pathology and audiology. The master's degree is required to be licensed in Texas and
for clinical certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
The preprofessional program provides basic preparation in the normal development and functioning
of speech, language, and hearing, and introductory courses concerned with communication disorders
and appropriate remedial procedures. Clinical activities are scheduled concurrently with academic progress
and involve limited diagnostic and therapeutic interaction with speech, language and hearing
handicapped individuals under closely supervised conditions. Enrollment in the clinical practicum (SPHS 4060)
is contingent upon maintaining a GPA 3.0 or above in the major area. All course selections must be
approved by an undergraduate adviser or the department chair.
The department's master's degree programs in both speech pathology and audiology are accredited
by the ASHA Council of Academic Accreditation [10801 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852; (301)
897-5700]. Satisfactory completion of the master's programs enables individuals to meet the academic
and clinical practicum requirements for ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence and the state of
Texas license in speech-language pathology and/or audiology.
The Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in speech-language
pathology/audiology.
Degree Requirements
1. Hours Required and General/College
Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of at least 39 hours including: SPHS 3020, 3050, 3070, 3080,
4010, 4060 (6 hours), 4090, 4120, 4130, 4140, 4150 and 4210.
3. Other Course Requirements: Students majoring in speech and hearing sciences are required
to complete 18 hours outside of the department. Students may elect one of the following:
a. a minor of 18 hours, including at least 6 advanced; or
b. 18 hours, including 9 advanced, selected from two or more departments outside speech and
hearing sciences. The courses must be selected in consultation with the student's adviser.
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: Students should have a degree plan prepared as soon as the major is declared.
A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained in the major.
Minor
A minor in speech and hearing sciences requires a total of 18 semester hours from the following:
SPHS 3020, 3050, 3070, 3080, 4010, 4090, 4120, 4130, 4140, 4150 and 4210. Minors must observe the system
of prerequisites for courses.
Departmental advisers are available for consultation on the minor in speech and hearing sciences.
The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Master of Science.
For information, consult the Graduate
Catalog.
Speech and Hearing Center
The Speech and Hearing Center is open throughout the year for services to all UNT students and
the public. The center provides professional evaluation and remediation of disorders of articulation,
language, voice and fluency. Services also include audiological tests, fitting for hearing aids and hearing
protection devices, and aural rehabilitation for persons with impaired hearing.
Services are free to enrolled students, but fees for services are charged to faculty, staff and their families.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject area and prefixes.
Major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See
Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH (above College Algebra, except 2090)** 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Wellness* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
SPHS 3080, Nature of Communication Disorders 3
Elective 3
Humanities* 3
Physical Science** 4
Total 16
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
Communication** 3
Elective 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 15
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
SPHS 3020, Phonetics 3
SPHS 3070, Basic Audiology 3
Minor 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
SPHS 4010, Normal Speech and Language Development 3
SPHS 4130, Anatomical Bases of Speech and Hearing 3
Elective 3
Laboratory Sciences** 4
Total 16
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
SPHS 4060, Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3
SPHS 4150, Speech and Hearing Sciences 3
SPHS 4210, Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective 2
Minor 3
Total 17
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
HIST 2620, United States Since 1865* 3
SPHS 3050, Disorders of Articulation and Phonology 3
SPHS 4140, Introduction to Language Disorders 3
Literature** 3
Minor 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
SPHS 4060, Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3
SPHS 4090, Basic Rehabilitative Audiology 3
SPHS 4120, Neurological Bases of Speech and Hearing 3
Minor 3
Minor (advanced) 3
Minor (advanced) 3
Total 18
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed.