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Speech Pathology (BA)

Communication ability is critical to the quality of life, and the field of speech pathology allows you to make a difference. With a Nevada State University undergraduate degree in speech pathology, you will be equipped to work with children ages 3-21 in Nevada school.

Help Others Communicate

While a student in the undergraduate program, you will receive hands-on learning experiences with children, giving you essential training to assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language impairments. You will also be provided training to prepare you for future Master’s degree work in Speech-Language Pathology.

Upon entering this important field, not only do you serve individuals in a significant way, you address a dire need in Nevada to fill a major shortage of speech pathologists and audiologists within the state. This deficiency is so great that the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (NVDETR) has listed speech language pathology on its 2016 Top 100 Occupations in Demand list. If you are looking to improve the quality of life for others while filling a significant occupational need within Nevada, then this is the degree for you.

Compelling Careers

  • School-based Speech Therapist – helps students that have language, communication, and reading, and other related issues by assessing their skills through tests and developing programs to help them improve their performance
  • Master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist – assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps to prevent speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders
  • Doctorate level Audiologist – specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hearing and balance disorders

Some of the engaging classes you can take as a Speech Pathology major include:

ENG 211 - Introduction to Linguistics
Description
Development and fundamental concepts of the linguistic approach to grammar and language analysis.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
None
Credits
3.0
PSY 330 - Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood
Description
Study of human development from conception to late childhood.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
Prerequisites: PSY 101, Junior status
Credits
3.0
SPA 364 - Introduction to Speech Sound Disorders
Description
The causes and characteristics of articulatory and phonological disorders are discussed. Basic assessment and treatment strategies are incorporated as well.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
Prerequisites: SPA 201, SPA 320, Admission to the Speech Pathology program
Credits
3.0
SPA 370 - Methods of Clinical Management
Description
Therapy and clinical management of problems of disordered speech and language. Includes clinical equipment and materials for use in the public school setting.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
Prerequisites: SPA 364, Admission to the Speech Pathology Program Prerequisites or Corequisites: SPA 400 and SPA 467
Credits
3.0
SPA 400 - Assessment of Communication Disorders
Description
This course will provide the student with knowledge of assessment concepts and procedures in speech and language and ways to develop competencies necessary to conduct such assessments.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
Prerequisites: SPA 201, SPA 320, SPA 330, SPA 364, Admission to the Speech Pathology Program Prerequisite or Corequisite: SPA 467
Credits
3.0
SPA 467 - Communication and Language Disorders in Children
Description
Students will examine characteristics, incidence, and etiology of language disorders in children and adolescents. Assessment and remediation of language disorders will be covered with opportunities to apply skills in simulated and authentic situations.
Prerequisite(s) and Corequisite(s)
Prerequisites: SPA 320, SPA 340, Admission to the Speech Pathology Program
Credits
3.0

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