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. Â鶹ÒùÔº 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.
Â鶹ÒùÔº 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
Â鶹ÒùÔº 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. Â鶹ÒùÔº 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 121/1021* | English Composition I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
PSY 101/1001 | General Psychology I (GT-SS3) | 3 |
MAT 135/1260 | 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 122/1022 | English Composition II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
PSY 102/1002 | General Psychology II (GT-SS3) | 3 |
ASL 121/1121 | 5 | |
Guaranteed Transfer History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
BIO 105/1005 OR | Science of Biology with Lab (GT-SC1) OR | 4-5 |
COM 125/1250 OR | Interpersonal Communication (GT-SS3) OR | 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 101/1011 OR | Intro to Chemistry I with Lab (GT-SC1) OR | 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 | |
| 3-4 | |
| Total Credits | 12-13 |
Total credits at community college: 60
Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an 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 Nonmajor Elective | 4 | |
| Upper-Division Nonmajor 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 Nonmajor 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 Nonmajor 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.
*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.
**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.