Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology

and Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Program

Program Description

This program integrates the study of the Spanish language and culture with preparation in the field of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. The main goal of this degree is to prepare students to serve in both a medical as well as in an educational setting. Students will participate in clinical practicum/internships in which they will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in classes. Students are required to attend one of the ACA programs for a full year and should work closely with their AU Spanish advisor prior to studying abroad.

Students who pursue the BA/BS Joint Degree need to complete General Education requirements for BA/BS Degrees and Professional Degrees, and upon completion receive 2 diplomas; BS in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, and BA in Spanish Studies.

CSD Major:

Core Requirements -

Cognates -

PHYS 225 - Sound and Waves Credits: 4
STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3 (Fullfills General Education math requirement)
PSYC 301 - Human Development Credits: 3
BIOL 100 - Human Biology Credits: 4
or any BIOL with a lab
Spanish Major: Core Requirements - 42
ACA Requirements - 18

Choose one course from each of the following sets:
SPAN 351, 352, 353
SPAN 361, 362, 363
SPAN 371, 372, 373
Plus 9 Spanish credits at the 300-400 level

AU Cognates -

Choose one of the following sets:
SPAN 171 - Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3
SPAN 172 - Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3
SPAN 275 - Intermediate Spanish Credits: 4

AU Requirements -

SPAN 325 - Spanish for the Medical Professions Credits: 3
SPAN 420 - Advanced Spanish Written and Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPAN 426 - Contemporary Spain Credits: 3
SPAN 436 - Spanish-American Culture Credits: 3
SPAN 447 - Spanish for Translation Credits: 3
SPAN 449 - Spanish for Interpreters Credits: 3
SPAN 456 - Spanish for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists Credits: 3