Speech Pathology is the study of speech, language, communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders, and the methods of their treatment. Geneva’s program is distinct in its Christian approach toward patient interaction. Graduates of Geneva’s program have experienced strong demand, with 100% of recent graduates in the last 10 years being accepted into graduate school.
In order to practice as a licensed speech pathologist, students need a master’s degree as a minimum. Geneva’s undergraduate program prepares students for entrance into graduate schools throughout the country.
| Program Requirements: |
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| CDS 160 |
Sign Language |
3 |
| CDS 190 |
Introduction to Communication Disorders |
3 |
| CDS 220 |
Normal Language Acquisition |
3 |
| CDS 230 |
Phonetics |
3 |
| CDS 250 |
Treatment Procedures in Communication Disorders |
3 |
| CDS 260 |
Audiology |
3 |
| CDS 270 |
Aural Rehabilitation |
3 |
| CDS 280 |
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech Mechanism |
3 |
| CDS 340 |
Voice/Fluency Disorders |
3 |
| CDS 350 |
Language Disorders in Children |
3 |
| CDS 360 |
Articulation/Phonological Disorders |
3 |
| CDS 370 |
Neurogenic Communication Disorders in Adults |
3 |
| ** CDs 450 |
Clinical Practicum |
6 |
| COM 225 |
Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| LIN 219 |
Linguistics |
3 |
| LIN 220 |
Linguistics |
3 |
| PHY 160 |
Acoustics |
3 |
| PSY 205 |
Statistics |
4 |
| 6 ADDITIONAL HOURS IN SPEECH OPTIONS: |
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| Any choice from the communication core with exception of COM 111 Introduction to Communication and CDS 190 Introduction to Communication Disorders. |
| * Indicates required course, ** Communication Disorders majors must have at least a "B" in all courses with a Communication Disorders content to enroll in COM 450, Clinical Practicum. |
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