COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology
Our program equips students with a rigorous scientific and theoretical base in communication sciences and disorders, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet graduate school prerequisites and expectations.
Preparing You for Graduate-Level Success
The Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at Faulkner University is intentionally designed as a pre-professional program that prepares students for admission into our competitive graduate program in speech-language pathology.
Because entry into the profession requires a master’s degree and clinical training, our undergraduate curriculum provides the foundational knowledge, academic preparation, and early clinical exposure necessary to pursue advanced study with confidence.
A Strong Foundation for Graduate Study
Our program equips students with a rigorous scientific and theoretical base in communication sciences and disorders, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet graduate school prerequisites and expectations.
Students complete coursework in areas commonly required for graduate admission, including:
- Speech and language development
- Anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing
- Phonetics and speech science
- Audiology and communication disorders
- Biological, physical, and social sciences and statistics [speechpathology.org]
This comprehensive curriculum ensures that students graduate with the academic background needed to apply directly to Faulkner’s master’s-level program.
Admission Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate with a regular or advanced diploma or have a GED certificate
- If out of high school for less than five years, ACT (minimum 18 composite) or SAT (minimum 970) scores are required. ACT or SAT scores are not required for anyone having graduated high school more than five years ago.
- ACT or SAT scores are not required for transfer applicants with a minimum of 24 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college or university.
How to Apply
Program Information
The curriculum explores the core scientific principles of the health sciences and includes in-depth coursework in medical terminology, healthcare delivery systems, industry administration and leadership, bioethics, statistics, and research.
Meet our Admissions Team
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Admissions and contact
For additional information, please contact our enrollment team:
Phone 334.386.7200
Email admissions@faulkner.edu
