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David L. McPherson, Chair
136 TLRB, PO Box 28605, (801) 378-4318

David O. McKay School of Education Advisement Center
120 MCKB, PO Box 25096, (801) 378-3426

Admission to Degree Program

Both degree programs in the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology are open enrollment.

Graduation Requirements

To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.

General Education Requirements

Please see your college advisement center for information about general education courses you should take to dovetail with your major program.

Languages of Learning

Precollege Math (zero to one course)
(or Math ACT score of at least 22)
0–3.0 hours
First-Year Writing (one course) 3.0
Advanced Writing (one to four courses) 3–8.0
Advanced Languages/Math/Music
(one to four courses)
3–20.0

Liberal Arts Core

Biological Science (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Physical Science (one to two courses) 3–7.0
American Heritage (one to two courses) 3–6.0
Wellness (one to three courses) 1.5–3.0
Civilization (two courses) 6.0

Arts and Sciences Electives

Arts and Letters (one course) 3.0
Natural Sciences (one course) 3–4.0
Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) 3.0

Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.

Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.

Minimum University Requirements

Religion 14.0
Upper-division hours 40.0
Residency 30.0
Total hours 128.0

Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.

Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.

Major Requirements

Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.

Undergraduate Programs and Degrees

BS Audiology
BS Speech-Language Pathology
Minors Audiology
Speech-Language Pathology

For help or information on the undergraduate programs, please see your college advisement center.

Graduate Programs and Degrees

MS Audiology
MS Speech-Language Pathology

For more information see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.



BS Audiology (57 hours*)

The Discipline

Audiology is a relatively new discipline that relies on technology to deal with its primary concern, the measurement of hearing and hearing loss. Audiology includes studying the nervous system to learn how we sense, perceive, and derive information from the sense organs. Audiology students also learn about the development of speech and language, the anatomy and physiology of the ear, a variety of electronic test instruments that reveal the function of the intricate processes involved in hearing, and disorders and diseases of hearing. Physicians use audiological findings to diagnose and treat hearing problems. This information is also used in counseling the hearing impaired and for prescribing hearing aids. Teachers use the knowledge to understand and help children with hearing impairments.

Career Opportunities

This is a preprofessional program leading to a master's degree that is required for entrance into the profession.

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    ASLP 133, 230, 320, 321, 330, 331, 334, 350, 351, 434, 438, 444, 450.
    ASL 101.
    Math 110.
    Phscs 167.
    Stat 221.
    Zool 260.

  2. Complete 1 hour from the following:
    IP&T 286.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



BS Speech-Language Pathology (58 hours*)

The Discipline

The discipline of speech-language pathology emerged to help people who have lost or have never had the ability to speak normally. It serves persons with speech and language disorders such as stuttering, articulation problems, aphasia, voice problems, language delay, and similar disabilities. Students learn about speech and language development, the anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism, the neurology of perception and production of speech and language, impairments that cause speech and language disorders, and communication disorders remediation. Professionals work in public schools, hospitals, private or community clinics, or private practice.

Career Opportunities

This is a preprofessional program leading to a master's degree that is required for entrance into the profession.

Major Requirements

  1. Complete the following:
    ASLP 133, 230, 320, 321, 330, 331, 334, 350, 351, 438, 444, 450, 458, 459.
    Math 110.
    Phscs 167.
    Stat 221.
    Zool 260.

  2. Complete 1 hour from the following:
    IP&T 286.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.



Minor Audiology

Contact the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (136 TLRB) for information.




Minor Speech-Language Pathology (15 hours)

  1. Linguistics majors:

  2. Majors in other departments:


Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (ASLP)

Class Schedule Major Academic Plan (MAP)

Undergraduate Courses

133. Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. (3:3:1) F, W , Alt. term

Overview of communication disorders, assessment strategies, and treatments.

230. Language Science. (3:3:1) F, W

Morphology, syntax, and semantic roles in language of children and adults; uses both manual and computer-assisted methods.

320. Speech Anatomy. (3:3:1) F, W Prerequisite: Zool 260.

Basic anatomy and physiology of speech mechanisms.

321. Speech Science. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ASLP 320, Phscs 167.

Laboratory investigation of scientific bases of normal and disordered speech perception and production; for audiologists and speech language pathologists.

330. Language Development. (3:3:1) F

Overview of how children learn language, including its relationship to cognitive, neural, and social development; language development in bilingual, minority, and handicapped persons.

331. Phonology. (3:3:1) F

Transcription and analysis of normal and disordered sound production.

334. Basic Hearing Science. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Phscs 167.

Hearing anatomy, physiology, and science.

350. Language Disorders. (3:3:1) W Prerequisite: ASLP 330, 331.

Causes and characteristics of language impairment; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of language disorders.

351. Disorders of Articulation and Phonology. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ASLP 331.

Causes and characteristics of phonological disorders; techniques for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.

434. Pediatric Audiology. (2:2:1) W Prerequisite: ASLP 438.

Basic principles utilized in assessing hearing sensitivity of children from birth to eight years.

438. Hearing Tests and Measures. (3:3:1) F Prerequisite: ASLP 334.

Theory and practice of auditory assessment.

444. Speech and Language for the Hearing Impaired. (3:3:3) F, W

Overview of aural habilitation and rehabilitation in children and adults.

450. Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in the Schools. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: ASLP 350, 351, 438.

Overview of issues related to clinical practice in public schools and other settings.

458. Fluency Disorders. (3:3:1) F

Assessment and treatment of fluency disorders, including stuttering.

459. Diagnosis in Speech-Language Pathology. (3:3:3) W Prerequisite: ASLP 350, 351.

Appraisal and diagnosis of speech and language problems.

485R. Clinical Observation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. (1:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

493R. Readings. (1–2:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su

500-Level Graduate Courses (available to advanced undergraduates)

500. Clinical Data Acquisition and Analysis. (3:3:0) F, Alt. term Prerequisite: Stat 221.

Research methods in audiology and speech-language pathology. Applying statistical techniques; professional literature and writing.

544. Psychoacoustics. (3:3:1) Alt. term

Advanced studies in human psychoacoustics and hearing science.

573. Aphasia. (3:3:0) W

Perspectives on the neurology, clinical assessment, and rehabilitation of aphasic language disturbances in adults.

574. Communicative Disorders of Individuals with Severe Disabilities. (3:3:0) F

Assessment and treatment of persons with multiple handicaps, including augmentive communication training.

575. Motor Speech Disorders. (3:3:0) F

Neuropathology, symptomology, clinical assessment, and treatment of adult motor speech disorders.

Graduate Courses

For 600- and 700-level courses, see the 1998-99 BYU Graduate Catalog.

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Faculty

Professors

Brinton, Bonnie (1990) BA, U. of Utah, 1975; MA, San Jose State U., 1977; PhD, U. of Utah, 1981.

Fujiki, Martin (1990) BS, U. of Idaho, 1972; MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1974, 1980.

Harris, Richard (1982) BS, North Dakota State U., 1973; MS, U. of Wisconsin, 1974; PhD, Purdue U.,1978.

Hilton, Laurence M. (1985) BA, MA, U. of Utah, 1969, 1970; PhD, Northwestern U., 1973.

McPherson, David L. (1991) BS, Brigham Young U., 1967; MA, George Washington U., 1969; PhD, U. of Washington, 1972.

Associate Professor

Channell, Ron W. (1983) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1977, 1979; PhD, U. of Utah, 1983.

Assistant Professors

Hanks, Wendy (1992) BS, MCD, Brigham Young U., 1979, 1981; PhD, Wichita State U., 1985.

Lucido, Bonnie Rae (1979) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1966; PhD, U. of Utah, 1994.

Instructor

Friend, Tressa J. (1993) BS, MA, Brigham Young U., 1983, 1985.

Clinical Instructor

Bartholomew, Karen (1986) BS, U. of Utah, 1983; MCD, Brigham Young U., 1985.

Emeriti

Allred, Mildred T. Ravsten (1973) BA, MCD, Brigham Young U., 1952, 1971.

Low, Gordon M. (1964) BS, MS, U. of Utah, 1949, 1950; PhD, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1955.

Newman, Parley W. (1966) BS, MS, Utah State U., 1950, 1951; PhD, U. of Iowa, 1954.





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