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Jul 31, 2025
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Xavier University Catalog 2025-2026
Speech, Language, and Communicative Behavior, B.S.
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The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Communicative Behavior program trains students in basic knowledge of the physiological and cognitive bases for human interpersonal communication, including typical and non-typical spoken language, as well as causes and treatments for various communication difficulties, and alternative communication modalities. Coursework includes coverage of anatomy, neurophysiology, acoustics, phonetics, linguistics, and advanced topics in speech and hearing science. Students are prepared for further study and specialization in areas including speech-language pathology, audiology, Deaf studies, linguistics, special education, and occupational therapy.
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Major Requirements
69 credit hours Statistics
3 credits. Choose from the following: Psychology
3 credits. Choose from the following: Written Communication
3 credits. Choose from the following: ASL and Deaf Studies
18 credits SLCB core courses
33 credits - SLCB 111 Introduction to Speech, Language, and Communicative Behavior
- SLCB 150 Anatomy & Physiology of Communication
- SLCB 221 Audiology & Hearing Science
- SLCB 231 Speech & Language Development
- SLCB 241 Phonetics & Phonology
- SLCB 299 Second-year Seminar in SLCB
- SLCB 321 Speech & Hearing Sciences
- SLCB 331 Speech & Language Disorders
- SLCB 399 Third-year Seminar in SLCB
- SLCB 460 Research in the SLCB Profession
- SLCB 499 Senior Seminar in SLCB
SLCB electives
9 credits. Choose from the following: - SLCB 352 Neuroscience for Communication
- SLCB 362 Augmentative Technology for Communication
- SLCB 421 Advanced Audiology & Aural Rehabilitation
- SLCB 471 Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences
TOTAL Minimum Hours Required for Degree: 120 Semester Hours
B.S. Speech, Language, and Communicative Behavior
This block serves as a guideline for progress toward a degree. See your academic advisor. First Semester
- SLCB 111 Intro to SLCB
- ENGL 101 or ENGL 115
- PSYC 101 General Psychology or PSYC 130/131 Psyc Sci Persp.
- Mathematical Perspectives
- THEO 111 Theological Foundations
- CORE 101 Goa I
Total (15) Second Semester
- SLCB 150 Anatomy & Physiology of Communication
- Social Science Elective or Scientific Perspectives Elective
- Historical Perspectives Elective
- PHIL 100 Intro to Ethics
- CORE 100 First Year Seminar
- CORE 102 Goa II
Total (15) First Semester
- SLCB 221 Audiology & Hearing Science
- SLCB 231 Speech & Language Development
- ASLN 101 Elementary American
- MATH 116 or MATH 156
- Literature & the Moral Imagination
Total (15) Second Semester
- SLCB 241 Phonetics & Phonology
- SLCB 299 Second-year Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior
- ALSN 102 Elementary American Sign Language II
- Natural Science Elective
- ENGL 305 or ENGL 312
Total (15) First Semester
- SLCB 321 Speech & Hearing Sciences
- SLCB Elective
- ASLN 201 Intermediate American Sign Language I
- Theological Perspectives Elective
- ASLN 290 or Creative Perspectives Elective
Total (15) Second Semester
- SLCB 331 Speech & Language Disorders
- SLCB 399 Third-year Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior
- ASLN 202 Intermediate American Sign Language II
- Philosophical Perspectives Elective
- ASLN 291 or General Elective
Total (15) First Semester
- SLCB 460 Research in the Profession
- SLCB Elective
- E/RS Flag Elective
- Oral Communication Flag Elective or General Elective
- ASLN 290 or Creative Perspectives Elective
Total (15) Second Semester
- SLCB 499 Senior Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior
- SLCB Elective
- Diversity Flag Elective or General Elective
- ASLN 291 or General Elective
- General Elective
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