Pre-Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Associate of Science)

Students completing the following core curriculum and the AS general studies requirements will be awarded an AS degree in Pre-Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. This degree will prepare the student for admission to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at Loma Linda University and may also apply to other professional programs. A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required before entering B.S. professional training.

Core Requirements:

ANTH 225Cultural Anthropology

4

or

SOCI 236Privilege and Oppression

4

BIOL 121Anatomy and Physiology

4

or

BIOL 141General Biology

4

ENGL 121College Writing I

3

ENGL 122College Writing II

3

ENGL 223Research Writing

3

HLTH 110Wellness for Living

3

or

HLTH 220Human Nutrition

4

MATH 206Applied Statistics

4

PEAC Any PEAC activity courses

2

PSYC 130General Psychology

4

PSYC 215Child and Adolescent Development

4

REL Religion General Studies Courses

8

SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4

SPPA 107Voice and Articulation (or SPCH 107)

4

SPPA 210Survey of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

3

One physical science course (4)

Select from Physics or Chemistry

Mathematics

2 years advanced high school math without academic credit or college algebra with academic credit

Degree Electives (10-11)

(SPCH 310 Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication, recommended.)

General Studies Electives (28)

Select from at least 3 of the following content areas:

• Foreign Language (recommended)

• Fine Arts

• History

• Literature

• Philosophy


Total Credit Hours:96

Course grades below C are not accepted by most professional programs. Please consult with your academic adviser concerning any course with a grade below C.

BIOL 121, BIOL 141: A full year sequence is advised to be a more competitive applicant to a four-year program.