Overview

Speech and hearing science is the study of normal functioning and disorders of the auditory system, the speech mechanism and language processing. It is a diverse field with connections to a number of other disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, psychology, linguistics, medicine and education.

Possible careers

Hearing, language and speech scientists are found primarily in universities, research institutions, government agencies and industry.

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are health professionals who work closely with teachers, physicians, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation counselors and other members of an interdisciplinary team, but they are autonomous and do not work under direct medical supervision. They provide professional services in a wide range of facilities, including public and private schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, community and university clinics, private practice offices, state and local health departments, home care, adult day care centers, centers for the developmentally disabled, research laboratories, and industries.

Career opportunities for graduates in Speech and Hearing Science program from The Ohio State University are comparable to those for students with undergraduate degrees in related fields such as psychology, sociology, linguistics or other liberal arts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Students take nine core courses in speech and hearing science and an additional two 5000-level courses approved by a speech and hearing science advisor.

Students can take the American Sign Language series to fulfill the college requirement that students obtain foreign language proficiency. However, bilingual clinicians fluent in Spanish are also in demand.

For professional certification as a speech-language pathologist a master’s degree is necessary.

All states that license professionals require master’s level training. In addition, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires both completion of a master’s degree and a year of clinical internship (Clinical Fellowship) for the certificate of clinical competence in speech-language pathology.
Although requirements for licensure vary from state to state, in order to practice audiology all states require a graduate degree and most require a doctoral degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Linguistics View 656 other Bachelors in Linguistics in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of university preparatory courses

High school performance (class rank or GPA), including participation in accelerated programs like Honors, AP and IB; Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for class rank or GPA

Standardized test score (ACT or SAT); Ohio State does not have minimum requirements for ACT or SAT scores

Ability and desire to contribute to and engage with a diverse campus community

Experiences that demonstrate leadership or engaged involvement(e.g., co-curricular activities, work experiences or military service)

Status as a first-generation university student

High school performance if adversely affected by physical, mental or learning environment factors

Tuition Fee

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International

41293 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41293 USD per year during 48 months.
National

38365 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 38365 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12859 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12859 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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