Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology University of Central Missouri, USA

Are you interested in a career helping children and adults with speech and language differences? A bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Missouri might be for you.

Sometimes referred to as a degree in Communication Disorders or a Speech Therapy degree, Speech-Language Pathology is part of the larger communications disorder field. Speech-language pathologists provide life-changing treatment to people with speech, language, swallowing, hearing, fluency, voice and memory problems.

Unlike individual speech pathology classes, UCM’s bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is both comprehensive and integrated. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed for the first step to begin your career as a speech-language pathologist. You’ll also have opportunities to take in-depth courses, gain hands-on experience in our on-campus Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders and learn from knowledgeable, caring faculty and staff who will guide you every step of the way.

What you will study

Courses in the University of Central Missouri’s undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology program will provide you with the in-depth knowledge you’ll need to either join the workforce immediately or continue your education in our Speech-Language Pathology master’s degree program. If you’re looking for Speech-Language Pathology programs near you, UCM develops homegrown professionals who are licensed in Missouri.

Examples of UCM’s speech pathology classes include:

• Introduction to Audiology: Learn about the function, anatomy and physiology of the ear, hearing impairment and theories of hearing. This undergraduate course also includes learning how to conduct hearing evaluations.
• Aural Rehabilitation: This course teaches about the effect of hearing impairment on verbal communication and provides instruction on how to maximize a person’s participation in activities that have been impacted because of their hearing loss.
• American Phonetics: Phonetic transcription is like learning a new language. The sound system of American English will be taught, with emphasis on the international phonetic alphabet and dialects.
• Multicultural Issues in Communication Disorders: Learn first-hand how cultural and linguistic differences have a direct impact on communication disorders by interviewing those from different cultures and countries. Transgender communication through voice, verbal and nonverbal communication and poverty’s impact on communication and language are also explored.