The B.S. degree is designed to provide a stronger scientific and mathematical background, preparing you for both clinical work and research.
When pursuing the B.S. degree, you can choose from two concentrations corresponding to the two major fields of speech and hearing sciences:
Explore your academic and career options with the Speech and Hearing Sciences Major Guide.
The B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences provides a strong preparation to apply to graduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology. Research experience is recommended for majors who would like to pursue an advanced degree. Our department includes 11 research labs where you can gain experience in speech perception, language development, voice disorders, bilingual language, and audiology.
Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and interests, but they generally share some of these qualities:
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