Undergraduate Program
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2011-12 Course Descriptions, click here
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Select Speech Pathology and Audiology - Bachelor of Science
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The program in Speech Pathology and Audiology offered at Miami University qualifies students to work as a speech-language pathologist and/or an audiologist in a variety of work settings through the broad curriculum which spans topics in anatomy, acoustics, physiology, and Speech Pathology and Audiology clinical experience. Clinical and medical expertise of professors provides current and potential intervention and assessment approaches in speech and hearing. The comprehensive clinical service program in speech, language and Audiology clients within the university and the southwest Ohio community provides excellent experience in direct patient contact.
A Masters Degree is required to become licensed and certified as a Speech Pathologist or Audiologist.
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Areas of Focus
Students may wish to focus in different areas within and outside of the department through coursework or clinical focus. Students may elect to take courses in special education, psychology, gerontology, or family studies. Many undergraduate students are involved in both applied and theoretical research with faculty.
Research Opportunities
Undergraduates have the opportunity to complete research with each faculty through independent study and sponsored research funds . Several university and college scholarships encourage students to participate in research. Every year, the Department has both Undergraduate Summer Scholar students and Dean’s Scholar students work with faculty on projects and in their labs.
Current work in Voice, Dysphagia, Auditory Perception, and Neurocognitive Communication are several examples of such opportunities.