2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Speech-Language Pathology


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The undergraduate curriculum in Communication Science and Disorders is offered on a full-time basis through the day program, and requires 128 credit hours to graduate. The program is built on a strong liberal arts and sciences core. The curriculum allows for electives which may be used for various pursuits including necessary coursework for the foundation of a teacher’s certificate in speech-language pathology (granted after completion of the master degree), and/or necessary coursework to attain a minor in Spanish, helping to prepare students to serve the global community of healthcare.

While no hands-on clinical work is required at the undergraduate level, a great deal of preparation for graduate clinical work is incorporated into the curriculum. Observation hours in the campus speech-language clinic are required, as is a clinical management class. Additionally, students are required to complete a clinical shadowing course in which they observe a single case for the entire semester. During this time, the student has access to the treating or supervising clinician to discuss and ask questions regarding client goals, treatment materials, etc.

Communication Science and Disorders, B.S.



 Program Admission Requirements

  • Admission to Maryville University
  • Freshman applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a minimum 22 ACT or SAT CR+M score range of 1090-1120 or SAT CR+M single score of 1110. All test values must be earned on the same exam.
  • Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor addressing the applicant’s academic potential, maturity and personal character.
  • A written personal statement will be required, outlining the applicant’s understanding of the profession of speech pathology/audiology and why s/he wishes to join this profession.
  • A combined score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL is acceptable with minimum sub-scores of the following: speaking sub-score of 27, writing sub-score of 23, reading sub-score of 23, and listening sub-score of 27, for students whom English is a second language. A TOEFL paper based score of 600 with sub-scores of speaking 62, writing 60, reading 57, and listening 62 is acceptable. An IELTS score of 6.0 or higher is also acceptable.

Transfer Students

 

Transfer students are considered for admission primarily on the basis of their academic work at all transfer institutions as reflected in their required college or university transcripts.

  • A 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in college work is required for admission.
  • A 22 ACT or SAT CR+M score range of 1090-1120 or SAT CR+M single score of 1110. All test values must be earned on the same exam.
  • High school transcripts are required for transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable hours.
  • A maximum of 68 credit hours from a two-year college will be counted toward the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
  • For the completion of a bachelor’s degree, at least the last 30 credit hours must be taken at Maryville.
  • One half of the major must be taken at Maryville.

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