Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (B.A.) Academic Course Map
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) provides a firm foundation for future graduate study in the sciences of human communication, audiology, speech-language pathology, and in many other fields. Students have the opportunity to participate in clinical observation and service learning during the latter stages of their program. The SLHS major is directed toward two types of students. For students planning careers as speech-language pathologists and audiologists, we offer pre-professional training. For students interested in the sciences of human communication, we offer broad coursework in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
Students may also complete the Speech Pathology Assistant Program, which will allow them to work as an assistant to a speech pathologist in the public schools. Some career opportunities in this field require national certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In speech pathology and audiology, graduate study is required to become a certified clinician.
Admission Requirements
Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to CU Boulder to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Please see the CU Boulder College of Arts & Sciences’ Colorado Community College webpage for more information detailed information admissions requirements for students transfering from a Colorado Community College.
Transfer Recommendations
To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and CU Boulder staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.
Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) major
This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes. Depending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.
Community College (first two years)
Fall Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
| PSY 1002 | General Psychology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| ASL 1121 | American Sign Language 1* | 5 |
| Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1005 OR BIO 1111 | Science of Biology with Lab (GT-SC1) OR General College Biology I with Lab (GT-SC1) | 4-5 |
| COM 1250 OR COM 2300 | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) OR Intercultural Communication (GT-SS3) | 3 |
| 2nd Guaranteed Transfer Arts & Humanities Course from a different category than the 1st | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16-17 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHE 1011 OR PHY 1105 | Intro to Chemistry I with Lab (GT-SC1) OR Conceptual Physics with Lab (GT-SC1) | 4-5 |
| Guaranteed Transfer Social & Behavioral Sciences Course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2 or GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Guaranteed Transfer Course from any of the GT-AH, GT-HI or GT-SS categories | 3 | |
| Transfer Electives** | 3-4 | |
| Total Credits | 12-13 |
Total credits at community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for a general Associate of Arts Degree at most Colorado community colleges and fulfills the General Education requirements at CU Boulder.
CU Boulder (last two years)
Fall Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLHS 2000 | Intro to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| SLHS 2010 | Science of Human Communication | 3 |
| LING 2000 | Intro to Linguistics | 3 |
| Lower- or Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester 3
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LING 3100 | Language Sound Structures | 3 |
| SLHS 4560 | Language Development | 3 |
| SLHS 3106 | Hearing Science | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Fall Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLHS 3116 | Anatomy, Physiology, and Science of Speech | 3 |
| SLHS 4502 | Language Disorders Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| SLHS 4512 | Speech Disorders Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Semester 4
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLHS 4704 | Audiological Evaluation | 3 |
| SLHS 4714 | Audiological Rehabilitation | 3 |
| SLHS 4918 | Intro to Clinical Practice | 2 |
| Upper-Division Non-Major Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Division Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Total credits at CU Boulder: 60
Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at CU Boulder.
*If ASL courses are not offered at your community college, replace these credits with transfer electives.
**The number of transfer elective credits required will vary depending on the GT-SC1 courses that a student chooses to take.