Contact the Program
Sally Marinellie, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Undergraduate Education
marinels@ohio.edu

Our nationally recognized undergraduate preprofessional program seeks to ensure a well-rounded education. It develops both the scientific and humanistic aspects of an Ohio University graduate who will function in a global marketplace in the 21st century. The curriculum integrates a sequence of arts and sciences coursework with courses designed to provide a sound understanding of normal human communication processes and an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology.

The Gourman Report, which provides the only rating of undergraduate programs in audiology and speech-language pathology, consistently ranks the program as one of the top programs in the country, and above all of the 11 other programs in Ohio. Our graduate programs are consistently ranked near the top by U.S. News and World Report.

Certificate programs in gerontology and teaching English as a second language, and minors in psychology, linguistics, interpersonal communication, business, social sciences, physics, biological sciences and Spanish are options available that broaden perspectives and support diverse career choices.

Students are provided the fundamentals necessary for graduate study, which is required for certification and employment as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist. A wide variety of career options is available in audiology and speech-language pathology and there is a high demand that will continue well into the future for these services.

A unique feature of our undergraduate program is a sequence of practicum courses designed to give each student a sound understanding and orientation to the discipline. The Capstone Service Learning Project is an opportunity for our undergraduate students to obtain real-world experience to make course content relevant as well as an opportunity for students to complete projects that may be incoporated in a professional portfolio, resume, public presentation and/or graduate school application.  Undergraduate students also gain observation experience in the new on-campus state-of-the-art Ohio University Therapy Associates Hearing, Speech, Language, and Physical Therapy Clinic.

The School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences offers the resources of a major university - including diversity of faculty and coursework, yet provides individual attention to students when they are in need of help with assignments or professional guidance. The program encourages students to think clearly and objectively, preparing them to solve problems as professionals through effective interpersonal and literacy skills. Advisors are school faculty who guide students regularly in curriculum planning and career counseling. A high percentage of our students complete the program successfully in four years.

An Honors Tutorial Program is available to highly qualified students. For further information regarding this program visit the Honors Tutorial Program website.

If you need further assistance please call our School office at (740) 593-1407 or email hsls@ohio.edu.

Aging and Disorders of Communication

Required Related Courses:

Fundamentals of Philosophy

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Foreign Language:

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For More Information Contact:

Sally Marinellie, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Undergraduate Education

School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
marinels@ohio.edu