Speech Language Hearing Sciences
About the track
Possible UC degree
Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Overview
The University of Cincinnati Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences (SLHS) is designed to prepare students for accredited graduate programs in audiology or speech-language pathology. As a pre-professional program, we are preparing you with foundational knowledge for careers to assist children and adults throughout the lifespan who have difficulty communicating, swallowing and hearing.
The Speech Language Hearing Sciences major focuses on the study of human communication and its disorders.
Students who complete at least Tier 1 of the SLHS Track will have the option to complete their degree in three years!
Potential career paths
- Audiologist
- Speech Language Pathologist
- Hearing Aid Specialist
- Special Education Teacher
- Education Teacher
- Researcher
Learn more about Speech Language Hearing Sciences and what you can do with your major after graduation.
Due to a recent switch to a General Education elective structure, some printed materials may contain outdated course suggestions. Please work with your advisor to ensure you are enrolling in the correct courses.
Coursework
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1001 | 3 | English |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| How Life Works: Introductory Biology I | BIOL 1021 | 3 | Science |
| Foreign Language | - | 3-5 | Foreign Language |
| GE: Arts and Humanities (Non-HIST subject) ^ | - | 3 | - |
| Total possible credits | 15 - 17 | ||
| UC course | Course # | Credits | Meets high school requirement* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Biology II: Life on Earth, Organism to Ecosystem | BIOL 1022 | 3 | Science |
| College Algebra | MATH 1021 | 3 | Math |
| Introduction to Sociology | SOC 1001 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Choose 2: A, B, or C | |||
| A) Foreign Language | - | 3 - 5 | Foreign Language |
| B) Individuals with Exceptionalities | SPED 1001 | 3 | - |
| C) Democracy and the American Tradition | HIST 1100 | 3 | Social Studies |
| Total possible credits | 15-17 | ||
* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.
^ Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the GE (General Education) requirement.