Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Communication Disorders] From Western Kentucky University

The major for students in communication disorders (reference number 595) requires 120 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. The program includes 45 hours of general education courses, 55 hours in the specialization areas - speech pathology and audiology, 9 hours of professional preparation for teacher certification, and 3 hours of related studies. No minor or second major is necessary. All courses follow guidelines recommended by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

All undergraduate students are also required to complete up to 50 supervised clinical clock hours, working with people having communication disorders. The undergraduate program prepares students academically for graduate study in Communication Disorders and Audiology. A master's degree is needed for certification as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Professional licensure is necessary in Kentucky, however, other states vary in their requirements for practicing professionals. Student teaching is completed at the graduate level.