Pre-Speech Language Pathology Program

The curriculum below reflects a new partnership between Boise State University and Idaho State University in allowing students to complete a Bachelors degree in Speech-Language Pathology in Boise. Students must complete the two years of course work indicated below at Boise State University and apply to the Idaho State University undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology Program-Boise Center. Upon acceptance to this competitive program, students can complete a bachelor's degree in preparation for further education at the graduate level. A master's degree is required for entry into the profession.

Check out the following websites for additional information:

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Idaho State University Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Idaho State University Boise Center

Advisors

Name and Email	Position and Department	Phone	Office
Glenda Hill ghill@boisestate.edu	Director, Pre-Professional Studies	426-3832	HSR 124
Erin Colburn erincolburn@boisestate.edu	Pre-Health/Pre-Professional Advisor	426-2454	HSR 122

Pre-Speech Language Pathology Course Work

Course Number and Title	Credits
ENGL 101, 102 English Composition	6
Area I core (select with your advisor)	6
ASL 101, 102 Elementary Sign Language (recommended, but not required)	4-8
Area II core (select with an advisor)	6
COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
PSYC 101 General Psychology	3
SOC 230 Intro to Multi-Ethnic Studies	3
BIOL 227 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
Physical Science -- choose one of the following: PHYS 101, PHYS 105, CHEM 100, GEOL 100, or GEOL 101	4
ENGL 202 Technical Writing	3
MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra AND MATH 254 Applied Statistics with the Computer OR MATH 124 Intro to Mathematical Thought AND PSYC 295 Statistical Methods	7-8
PSYC 309 Child Psychology	3
Suggested Electives (consult with your advisor)	10-12
BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology	4
BIOL 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
LING 305 Introduction to Language Studies	3
Other electives are desirable
Total	58-69
NOTE: The preceding pathway meets the criteria to fulfill prerequisite requirements for entry into the ISU Speech-Language Pathology Program. The ISU general education core must be fulfilled.