The Speech and Hearing Science BA at the University at Buffalo is your pathway to understanding the complexities of human communication. This undergraduate degree is designed for students passionate about the science behind how we speak, listen, and process language, preparing you for advanced study or a career focused on communication disorders. You will delve into foundational areas such as phonetics, acoustics, and the anatomy of speech, gaining critical insights into both normal communication processes and the science that underpins the study of speech-language pathology and audiology.
This full-time, on-campus Bachelor of Arts degree is structured over four years, guiding you through a comprehensive curriculum that includes introductory courses in speech-language pathology and audiology, phonetics, acoustics, and language development. You will engage with subjects like psychoacoustic science and diagnostics in communicative disorders, alongside essential science and mathematics prerequisites. Upon graduation, you will possess the foundational knowledge and scientific understanding necessary to pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology or audiology, or to enter related fields within the communication sciences.