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About the Program

This program is 100% online.  We welcome you to use the tools on our website to learn about the program's purpose and requirements and follow our step-by-step guide to admissions and registration.

The B.S. in Speech-Language Sciences consists of twelve, upper-level major courses in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). This is a 2nd BS degree, intended for students who have already earned a bachelor's degree from a field outside of CSD. To be eligible to apply for graduate school in speech-language pathology, students with degrees from other fields need to complete prerequisite CSD courses. The BS-SLS provides these courses, along with the depth of knowledge to support these students in their graduate school pursuits.

Graduates of the BS-SLS program may also be eligible for employment in some settings, for example, as SLP assistants or as temporary SLPs in Florida public schools . For more information about graduate programs and careers in CSD, please visit the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) website, www.asha.org .

Note: It is recommended that you verify the admissions requirements of the graduate programs you intend to apply to prior to enrolling in this program.

Mission Statement

The mission of the BS-SLS program is to prepare students with degrees in other fields for competitive application to masters degree programs in speech-language pathology. This preparation includes the acquisition of foundational concepts of speech, language, and hearing sciences, advancement of critical thinking and communication skills, and understanding of professional conduct and scope of practice at a level appropriate for the position of speech-language pathology assistant.

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