Satisfactory Progress Benchmarks:

Benchmark 1: Hearing and Speech Sciences (HESP) majors must complete the following six courses within two semesters of entering the major:

• Must complete with a grade of ‘C’ or higher: HESP120/LING 200, HESP 202, and PSYC 100.
• Satisfactory completion of four CORE Distributive Studies courses, which can include HESP 120 or LING 200 (not both), and PSYC 100.
• Satisfactory completion of the Fundamental Studies Math and English requirement.

Benchmark 2: Within one semester of completing Benchmark 1:

• Must complete two 300-level HESP courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher
• Must complete one CORE Life Sciences (LS or LL) and one CORE Physical Sciences (PS or PL) with grades of ‘C’ or higher

Benchmark 3: Within two semesters of completing Benchmark 1:

• Must complete two additional 300- or 400-level HESP courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher

Benchmark 4: Within three semesters of completing Benchmark 1:

• Must complete two additional 400-level HESP courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher