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Prepare to serve people with speech and language disabilities by obtaining your first degree in this growing field. With the Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders, you can work as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) or apply for master's programs in speech-language pathology, including at Nova Southeastern University.
Total Degree Requirements (120 credits)
- General Education Requirements: 30 credits
- Program Requirements: 24 credits
- Major Requirements: 42 credits
- Open Electives: 24 credits
Program Requirements
24 Credits
Major Requirements
42 Credits
SLP Department Elective Course Options
The speech-language pathology minor provides students with a basic understanding of communication sciences and disorders. All courses offered in the minor are offered online or in person at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.
Students who have already earned a bachelor's degree may enroll in prerequisite courses as non-degree-seeking students.
Curriculum
All students minoring in speech-language pathology will need to complete the following courses.
Courses in the Minor
18 Credits
In order to apply to the MS-SLP Program at NSU the following courses are also required by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA):
ASHA Knowledge Outcomes: Equivalent will be accepted as part of the bachelor's degree coursework if the applicant earned a grade equivalency of 2.0 or higher in each course. There is no expiration date on the ASHA Knowledge Outcome courses. Courses cannot be part of a CSD curriculum course. Courses must be completed at the college level and earned from accredited colleges or universities. Courses MUST be completed before matriculating to the graduate program. For more information see the ASHA program website under Standard IV-A: Knowledge Outcomes.
- Statistics (3 credits): Must be stand-alone course; not part of a research methods course
- Biological Sciences (3 credits)
- Physical Sciences (3 credits): Must be either Physics or Chemistry
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
In addition, 25 directed observation hours are required before beginning a graduate program of study in Speech-Language Pathology.
Delivery Options
Coursework for the minor in Speech-Language Pathology is available for traditional students and working professionals at NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and online.