Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences Main Departmental Office Speech/Drama Building, 173 P.O. Box 5008 Denton, TX 76203-0008 (817) 565-2481 Fax: (817) 565-4058 Raymond Daniloff, Chair Faculty Professors Daniloff, Stream. Associate Professors Larson, Terrell. Assistant Professors Gopal, Hawkins, Miguel, Summers. Master Teaching Clinicians Bulla, Faurot, Petersen. Teaching Clinician Ohler. Introduction Speech and hearing sciences is concerned with the scientific study of human auditory-verbal communication with special reference to disorders involving speech, language and hearing. The major emphasis of this department is to provide an educational and research setting where students may learn and investigate the appropriate rationale, techniques and procedures for the evaluation and management of people with speech, language and/or hearing disorders. In addition to classroom instruction in the area of normal and disordered communication, this department maintains a clinical training 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 in order 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 of speech, language and hearing, and introductory courses concerned with communication disorders and appropriate remedial procedures. Clinical activities are concurrent 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 of 3.0 or above in the major area. All course selections must be approved by the undergraduate adviser or the department chair. The department's master's degree programs in both speech pathology and audiology are accredited by the ASHA Educational Standards Board. Satisfactory completion of the preprofessional and 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. Bachelor of Arts The department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in speech-language pathology/audiology. The requirements for the degree are listed below. Major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS Oral Communications{2} 3 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Natural Science{5} 4 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865{6} 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction through Movement 2-3 Total 15-16 SPRING HOURS MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus{4} 5 ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 Natural Science{5} 4 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865{6} 3 Total 15 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS PHIL{8,10} 3 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){3} 3 ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 Computer Science{1} 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomic 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS PSCI 1040, American Government 3 Visual and Performing Arts{7,10} 3 ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate){3} 3 Physical Science{5} 4 Total 16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS SPHS 3080, Nature of Communication Disorders 3 SPHS 3020, Phonetics 3 Minor{10,11} 3 Physical Science{5} 4 SPHS 4010, Normal Speech and Language Development 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS SPHS 3070, Basic Audiology 3 SPHS 3050, Disorders of Articulation and Phonology 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9,10} 3 Minor{10,11} 3 Minor{10,11} 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 Total 18 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS SPHS 4060, Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3 SPHS 4210, Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology 3 SPHS 4140, Introduction to Language Disorders 3 SPHS 4130, Anatomical Bases of Speech 3 Minor{10,11} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Total 18 SPRING HOURS SPHS 4060, Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology 3 SPHS 4120, Neurological Bases of Speech 3 SPHS 4150, Speech and Hearing Science 3 SPHS 4090, Basic Rehabilitative Audiology 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{9,10} 3 Total 18 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {2} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {3} Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature for proper placement into the appropriate level. Students must demonstrate proficiency by exam or complete the required prerequisites (LANG 1010- 1020 before enrolling in LANG 2040 or 2050. {4} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {5} See the "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved sciences. {6} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {7} See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300, 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {8} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved Philosophy courses. {9} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two of Groups I, II, III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {10} Taking courses in the minor and core at the advanced level will aid the student in reaching the 42 advanced hours necessary for graduation. Additional advanced elective courses may be required if this course is not chosen at the advanced level. The student is responsible for reaching 42 total advanced hours. {11} Hours in the minor, as well as advanced hour options, will vary. Contact your departmental adviser about specific minors. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology 1. Minimum credit 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 College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. 2. Major area (speech and hearing sciences): 39 hours including: SPHS 3020, 3050, 3070, 3080, 4010, 4060 (6 hours), 4090, 4120, 4130, 4140, 4150 and 4210. 3. Students should have a degree plan prepared as soon as the major is declared. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained on all courses in the major area. 4. University requirements: consult the College of Arts and Sciences section and "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for general requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Minor Minor area: 18-24 hours required, of which 9 must be advanced. Students may elect one of the following. a. 18 hours in a department outside of speech and hearing sciences. b. 18 hours in a multi-disciplinary program from two or more departments outside speech and hearing sciences. The courses must be selected in consultation with the student's adviser. Graduate Degrees 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, open throughout all academic sessions for services to all UNT students and others who are referred, provides professional evaluation and remediation of disorders of articulation, language, voice and fluency. Services also include audiological tests and aural rehabilitation for persons with impaired hearing. The clinical services in speech-language pathology and audiology are accredited by the Professional Services Board of the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association. Services are free to enrolled students, but fees for services are charged to faculty, staff and their families. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.