The Mount is committed to academic excellence. The undergraduate Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences major combines the Mount’s strong liberal arts curriculum with coursework specific to understanding the anatomy, physiology, and development of communication across the lifespan. Critical thinking and clinical application skills are developed in through major courses including:

• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
• Neuroscience and Communicative Behavior
• Speech and Language Development
• Phonetics and Linguistics
• Theoretical Perspectives and Foundations in Literacy

The Mount provides both the benefits of a small school and the opportunities of a big city. Cincinnati is home to several major hospital systems, including one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country. Additionally, we have partnerships with clinics and schools throughout the Tri-State area. As part of the undergraduate program, students gain hands-on experience in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. Additionally, we uniquely offer the opportunity for Speech, Language, and Hearing Science students to complete a formal cooperative learning experience (co-op) and gain practical experience.

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Demand for speech-language pathologists is predicted to grow 27% through 2028 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020), making the employment outlook very strong. Speech-language pathologists work in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, private practices, skilled nursing facilities, and early intervention programs. Employment for audiologists is expected to grow 13% as the population ages and their hearing is affected (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020). Audiologists in work in hospitals, private practices, schools, and industry. 

For additional information on the various work settings for speech-language pathologists and audiologists, please see the Careers in SLP & Audiology video series from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association linked below in the Additional Resources section.

Students who do not pursue a graduate degree in speech-language pathology or audiology may also find employment in settings related to child development, special education, early intervention, general health and wellness programs, as well as educational material development and promotions. Some states allow for a speech-language pathology assistant license (SLPA). The requirements for the SLPA license currently vary by state.

If you have questions about the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences program, please contact Dr. Erin Sizemore at erin.sizemore@msj.edu.