May 11, 2025

Butler University Bulletin 2024-2025

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Butler University Bulletin 2024-2025

Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, BA

Requirements for the Major

The major comprises 36 credit hours, of which 27 hours are in required CSD courses. (All required courses are 3 credit hours.)

SLHS 231 - Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Min Units: 3
SLHS 240 - Introduction to Phonetics Min Units: 3
SLHS 332 - Language Development Min Units: 3
SLHS 333 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Min Units: 3
SLHS 334 - Speech and Hearing Science Min Units: 3
SLHS 335 - Phonological Development and Disorders Min Units: 3
SLHS 336 - Fundamentals of Audiology Min Units: 3
SLHS 356 - Communication Research Methods Min Units: 3
SLHS 485 - Capstone: Ethics & Professional Development Min Units: 3

Electives: 9 Credit Hours

*Elective credit only if not taken to fulfill LAS language requirement

SLHS 101 - American Sign Language 1 Min Units: 3
SLHS 102 - American Sign Language 2 Min Units: 3
SLHS 203 - American Sign Language 3 Min Units: 3
SLHS 204 - American Sign Language 4 Min Units: 3
SLHS 337 - Clinical Procedures Min Units: 3
SLHS 338 - Language and Culture Min Units: 3
SLHS 432 - Bilingualism Across the Lifespan Min Units: 3
SLHS 433 - Aural Rehabilitation Min Units: 3
SLHS 436 - Neurogenic Communication Disorders Min Units: 3
SLHS 437 - Language Disorders in Children Min Units: 3
SLHS 481 - Topics in SLHS Min Units: 3
SLHS 475 - Teaching Practicum in SLHS Min Units: 3

Clinical Opportunities (Elective Courses)

SLHS 360 - SLHS Clinical Practice Min Units: 3
SLHS 363 - Communication Screening Practicum-SL Min Units: 3
SLHS 460 - Butler Aphasia Community Min Units: 3

Research Opportunities (Elective Courses)

SLHS 397 - Faculty Directed Research in SLHS Min Units: 1
SLHS 398 - Faculty Directed Research in SLHS Min Units: 2
SLHS 399 - Faculty Directed Research in SLHS Min Units: 3
SLHS 401 - Independent Study Min Units: 1
SLHS 402 - Independent Study Min Units: 2
SLHS 403 - Independent Study Min Units: 3