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Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Main Departmental Office
Speech/Drama Building, 158
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, Summers. Master Teaching Clinicians Bulla, Faurot. Teaching Clinician 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 this 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/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:
Undergraduate
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 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 of 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 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 in the "Supplemental Information for BA with a major in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology" section that follows the four-year degree plan.
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.
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 all academic sessions 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 of hearing aids 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.
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