Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Major in the Moody College of Communication
Communication disorders encompass a wide variety of problems in speech, language, and hearing. Speech and language impairments include voice disorder, articulation problems, fluency problems, aphasia, phonological problems, and delays in speech or language.
Hearing impairments include partial hearing and deafness. We teach students to understand and treat these challenges throughout the entire lifespan of human development from early childhood through the elder years and encourage them to develop a holistic understanding of the communication process and to investigate new ways to expand the mind's potential to formulate, absorb, and express ideas.
Declaration Requirements
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How to Declare
ShowCurrent UT students interested in transferring to the Moody College of Communication can learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and information sessions on the internal transfer website.
Required Courses
ShowView degree requirements and checklists to see the required courses for the Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. Learn about research opportunities and internships (required for Deafness Studies/Deaf Education only) in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
Specializations
ShowStudents must choose one of three specializations:
- Audiology is the study of hearing and its disorders.
- Deafness Studies/Deaf Education is a track of study for students whose ultimate goal is to become certified teachers of deaf children, teachers in the field of deafness studies and American Sign Language, or who wish to work in some other capacity with deaf individuals.
- Speech/Language Pathology students obtain knowledge of normal and disordered aspects of speech, language, and hearing and engage in coursework pertaining to the evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders.
Personality
Show- Curious
- Problem solver
- Sensitive
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Empathic
- Attentive to details
- Leadership
- Creative
Skills
Show- Quantitative thinking and analytical reasoning
- Understand communication abilities & disorders across lifespan
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally
- Collaborate in small and large groups
- Enhance cultural sensitivity
- Meet pre-requisites for graduate study in audiology and speech-language pathology
Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Telephone
(512) 471-1553
Office Location
DMC 2.600