Speech and Communication Disorders
Prepare to work in a broad and rewarding field in diverse settings by helping newborns through geriatrics to communicate, comprehend and swallow.
The major in Speech and Communication Disorders provides a course of study for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Students learn about anatomical, physiological, psychological and developmental aspects of speech and hearing. This growing field provides career possibilities in many settings, including clinics, hospitals and schools, across the lifespan. Many HTC students have successfully completed graduate studies at prestigious programs in the Chicago area and across the country.
Program Chair
Speech and Communication Disorders Chair
Prepare to work in a broad and rewarding field in diverse settings by helping newborns through geriatrics to communicate, comprehend and swallow.
Speech Major Requirements
A minimum of 120 semester hours is required for all students who graduate from Hebrew Theological College with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students pursuing an additional major in Speech and Communication Disorders must complete 49 semester hours as specified below, some of which fulfill requirements for the Judaic and General Education core curricula. All courses followed by an asterisk must be completed in residence.
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| NSCH 170 - General Chemistry I or NSCI 160 Physics I* | 4 |
| NSCH 180 - General Biology I* | 4 |
| PHIH 323 - Jewish Bioethics | 3 |
| PSYH 101 - General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYH 217 - Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYH 272 - Statistical Analysis | 3 |
| SPCH 286 - Psychology and Biology of Auditory and Visual Perception* | 3 |
| SPCH 272 - Speech and Hearing Science* | 3 |
| SPCH 275 - Phonetics* | 3 |
| SPCH 276 - Introduction to Speech Disorders* | 3 |
| SPCH 278 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms* | 4 |
| SPCH 306 - Normal Language Development* | 3 |
| SPCH 318 - Audiology* | 3 |
| SPCH 350 - Language Disorders and Impairments* | 3 |
| SPCH 422 - Cognitive Neuroscience* | 4 |
Summative Assessment
SPCH 350 Language Disorders and Impairments serves as the capstone course which builds on the knowledge and skills attained throughout the curriculum. For specific application procedures and requirements, please contact the Department of Speech and Communication Disorders Chairman or the Dean.
I was accepted to Northwestern University, Rush University, and DePaul’s Inaugural graduate program in Speech Language Pathology. I couldn’t be more grateful for my strong undergraduate experience. S. Russman (class of 2021)