Table of Contents:
Introduction
This brief guide was written to provide a summary of much of the information which is useful in completing a Bachelor's Degree in Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland, as well as information relevant to pursuing a professional clinical career in this field. The guide is not intended to replace either the Consolidated Undergraduate Catalog of the University or the Schedule of Classes, but rather to supplement them, and to summarize in one place much of the special information which is useful to a Hearing and Speech Sciences student. These more general sources should thus be consulted for additional information concerning academic regulations, University requirements, specific courses and the like. KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR HANDY REFERENCE!
All HESP faculty members encourage students to consult with them during their posted office hours. You may wish to discuss with them such topics as careers in Hearing and Speech Sciences, research opportunities in the field, graduate school selection, etc. It is recognized that students wish to become better acquainted with faculty members. Posted office hours provide an appropriate vehicle for such contact.
A Career in Hearing and Speech
The field of Speech-Language Pathology deals with the diagnosis and remediation of speech, language, voice and fluency problems in children and adults. The field of Audiology deals with the measurement of hearing and the rehabilitation of those with hearing impairments. Both the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the State of Maryland require a master’s degree for Speech and Language Pathology and a doctoral degree for Audiology as the minimum educational background for certification and licensure. Research in the field is conducted by Ph.D. level individuals. In addition to these clinical fields, the experimental study of Hearing and Speech Sciences generally requires the Ph.D. as a minimal graduate degree.
The undergraduate curriculum in HESP is structured to provide adequate background for graduate training in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing, Language or Speech Sciences. Although required courses at the undergraduate level are identical for all HESP majors, emphasis can be given to individual curricula through the selection of elective courses.
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Advisement Office and Procedures in Hearing and Speech Sciences
The HESP Academic Office is located on the ground level of LeFrak Hall, in LEF 0100. This office may be reached by telephone at (301) 405-4214. The Undergraduate Advisement Office is in LEF 0131, (301) 405-4236. An advisor is available throughout the year, however, it must be recognized that the Undergraduate Advisor's schedule is limited and advising is through appointment only. Appointments for advising may be scheduled by going to http://www.bsos.umd.edu/hesp/hespapptcalendar/.
Advising for HESP undergraduate majors is MANDATORY before registration each semester. Students will be notified by e-mail of their registration date. Any student may also check their registration status by going to http://www.testudo.umd.edu/ and clicking on “Appointment and Registration status”. After receiving the e-mail, students must schedule an advising appointment in the HESP Academic Office. REGISTRATION WILL BE BLOCKED IF YOU FAIL TO OBTAIN ACADEMIC ADVISING PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
For advising concerning course planning, evaluation of transfer credits, academic problems, or for special advisement, make an appointment with the HESP Undergraduate Advisor or the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Special Advisement
E-mail and Local Address Policy:
It is the responsibility of the HESP student to keep the e-mail address that they use with the most frequency (be it AOL, Hotmail, etc.) updated with the University. Furthermore, HESP students are required to make sure that their local address (the address at which they reside during the school year) is current with the University. Students can do so by visiting http://www.testudo.umd.edu/ and clicking on “Records and Registration” and then “Change Address/E-mail”. If a student is having trouble, please see the HESP Advisor for help with this issue. ANY STUDENT WHO DOES NOT KEEP THEIR INFORMATION CURRENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY WILL NOT BE GIVEN SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IN CASES OF MISSED INFORMATION.
Senior Audits:
All students should complete an audit before the beginning of their senior year. The purpose of the audit is to ensure that students have successfully completed both the University CORE/USP and major requirements for graduation. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO SCHEDULE AN AUDIT.
Audit procedures:
1. Contact the HESP Undergraduate Advisor to have him/her complete the HESP portion of the audit. (No appointment required!)
2. After the advisor completes the HESP portion of the audit, schedule an appointment with BSOS advising for a CORE/USP audit. (Note: You MUST have an appointment for an audit with BSOS. Call (301) 405-1697 for an appointment.)
Senior Clearance:
The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences submits transcripts for graduating seniors to the HESP Department for departmental clearance for graduation. Should any problems arise concerning graduation, you will be contacted by the Undergraduate Advisor. If you anticipate problems concerning your clearance for graduation, it is your responsibility to see the advisor as soon as possible. Do not forget to apply for your diploma the semester prior to or within the first 10 days of the semester of your anticipated graduation date. Go to http://www.testudo.umd.edu/apps/candapp/ to apply for graduation.
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Becoming a HESP Major
To declare or change major to HESP:
To declare a HESP major, go to the Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) Advising Office (Tydings Hall, Room 2148, telephone (301) 405-1697) and ask for Change of Major paperwork. Make an appointment with the HESP Academic Advisor to have the forms signed, evaluate existing credits and plan a HESP curriculum.
HESP Pre-requisites:
Please note that HESP prerequisites are rigorously enforced. If a student does not take the pre-requisite or co-requisite course listed for a HESP course, he/she may perform poorly in the HESP course they are currently taking. This is especially important for transfer and special students as they sometimes do not follow recommended sequences.
*Note: If a HESP course requires another HESP course as its pre-requisite, the pre-requisite course MUST be completed with a grade of C or better before the student will be allowed to take the next HESP course. *
Transfer Credit:
A transfer student must go first to the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences for transcript evaluation. Evaluation of a student's transfer credits can be done only by the College. After the transfer student has been to the College Office, he or she then comes to the HESP Department for evaluation. The student must bring any catalogs, tests, course syllabi, course descriptions or other information pertinent to the HESP Undergraduate Advisor's determination of specific credits acceptable for meeting departmental requirements.
Non-matriculated students:
Students who already have a Bachelor's degree in another field and wish to complete the undergraduate pre-requisites to pursue a graduate degree in HESP must complete the courses stated below. These undergraduate courses, combined with an accredited master’s in Speech and Language Pathology or doctorate of Audiology curriculum meet the minimum degree requirements specified by ASHA. HESP undergraduate pre-requisites for these classes may be waived for non-degree seeking students with an advisor's approval. Academic advising is strongly encouraged for all non-matriculated students to ensure an appropriate and timely course planning. COMPLETION OF THESE COURSES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND DOES NOT ENSURE ENTRY INTO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND HESP GRADUATE PROGRAM!
Requirements for Speech-Language Pathology:
HESP 300 – Psycholinguistics
HESP 305 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
HESP 400 - Speech and Language Development
HESP 403 - Introduction to Phonetic Science
HESP 407 - Bases of Hearing Science
HESP 417 - Principles and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Requirements for Audiology:
HESP 300 - Psycholinguistics
HESP 311 - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Auditory System
HESP 400 - Speech and Language Development
HESP 403 - Introduction to Phonetic Science
HESP 407 - Bases of Hearing Science
HESP 417 - Principles and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
*Please note that ASHA may require additional math and science requirements that are not covered by the courses listed above.
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The Hearing and Speech Major and Requirements
Major Requirements:
A total of 51 credit hours is required for the Hearing and Speech major: 33 credits of required major courses, 6 credits of HESP electives and 12 credits from related fields as supporting courses. The required major courses (33 semester hours) are listed below with the typical scheduling for each course. Courses schedules are subject to change. It is the student's responsibility to check program offerings each semester in the Schedule of Classes!
Required HESP Courses |
Elective HESP Courses |
Required Related Fields Courses |
HESP 120
HESP 202
HESP 300
HESP 305
HESP 311
HESP 400
HESP 402
HESP 403
HESP 404 or 406
HESP 407
HESP 411 |
HESP 386
HESP 417
HESP 418
HESP 420
HESP 422
HESP 469
HESP 498
HESP 499
(HESP 404 or 406) |
PSYC 100
Statistics: (one of the following)
PSYC 200
EDMS 451
SOCY 201
BIOM 301
Allied/Related Fields (3 credit class from each of the following areas):
Area I: Social & Behavioral Sciences
Area II: Biological & Physical Sciences |
Credit Hours: 33 |
Credit Hours: 6 |
Credit Hours: 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 51 |
Required HESP Courses
HESP 120 – Introduction to Linguistics
(Fall, Spring, and usually SSI – Summer Session I)
HESP 202 - Introduction to Hearing and Speech Sciences
(Fall, Spring and occasionally SSI)
HESP 300 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics
(Fall, Spring) Prerequisite: HESP 202, or HESP 120 or LING 200
HESP 305 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
(Fall, sometimes Spring) Prerequisite: HESP 202
HESP 311 - Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of the Auditory System
(Spring, SSI) Prerequisite: HESP 202
HESP 400 - Speech and Language Development in Children
(Fall, Spring, sometimes SSI) Prerequisite: HESP 300 (strongly recommended), or HESP 120 or LING 200
HESP 402 - Speech Pathology I: Language Disorders in Children
(Spring) Prerequisite: HESP 400
HESP 403 - Introduction to Phonetic Science
(Fall, Spring) Prerequisite: HESP 305
HESP 404 - Speech Pathology II: Voice and Fluency Disorders
(Spring, SSI, Wintermester) Prerequisite: HESP 305
OR
HESP 406 - Speech Pathology III: Aphasia and Neuromotor Disorders
(Spring, SSI, WinterMester) Prerequisites: HESP 300 and HESP 305
HESP 407 - Bases of Hearing Science
(Fall, Spring, sometimes SSII – Summer Session II) Prerequisite: HESP 311
HESP 411 - Introduction to Audiology
(Fall, Spring) Prerequisite: HESP 311
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HESP Electives
Students must take 6 credits from the following course offerings:
HESP 404 or HESP 406 – Speech Pathology II or Speech Pathology III
Whichever course has not yet been taken for HESP major credit may be taken as an elective credit.
HESP 417 - Principles and Methods in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
(Fall, SSII) Prerequisites: completion of HESP 311, 411, 402 (Note: HESP 411 may be taken concurrently.)
This class is HIGHLY recommended for students planning to attend graduate school because it provides the mandatory observation experiences required by ASHA prior to graduate practicum enrollment at any accredited program.
HESP 418 - Clinical Practice in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology
(Spring)
HESP 418 is an elective for students in their senior year. The practicum allows students to participate in the department's Speech and Hearing Clinic under close supervision. Completion of HESP 418 is not considered a requirement for admission to a graduate program. Availability for HESP 418 is limited. Students must apply for HESP 418 the semester prior to anticipated registration. Students must meet the following requirements for admission to HESP 418.
1. Completion of 21 hours of HESP courses, including HESP 402, 411 and 417, prior to enrollment and prior or concurrent enrollment in HESP 404.
2. Completion of 20 hours of supervised observation (under HESP 417) prior to beginning practicum.
3. Student must have 12 hours of available time from 9:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. for participation in practicum/cores.
4. Senior standing.
5. HESP GPA of 3.0 or better.
HESP 386 - Experiential Learning
Experiential Learning Internships are designed to give students "hands on" experience to help them integrate classroom learning with practical experience, gain career experience, make professional contacts, observe professionals in the field, experience different educational, work or cultural environments, and clarify personal and professional goals.
Regulations:
1. To be eligible for a 386 credit, a student must have earned 56 credits, including 12 credits at UMCP and 3 credits in HESP.
2. HESP 386 may be taken by any student with the sponsorship of a HESP faculty member in accordance with department regulations.
3. HESP 386 is a variable credit course, however, departmental policy dictates that only 3 credits may be applied toward the HESP majors.
4. A 386 course may be taken in only one department per semester.
5. HESP 386 must be taken using the regular grading method in order to serve as a HESP elective. HESP 386 may be taken with the Pass/Fail grading option if the student does not wish to count the credits toward the HESP major elective requirement.
Mandatory Learning Proposal:
Completion of a Learning Proposal, which may be obtained at the Experiential Learning Program (ELP) office, is mandatory for all students taking HESP 386, or any 386 course. The Learning Proposal is a contract which spells out and clarifies the nature of the student's placement, learning objectives, specific responsibilities, supervision, in-service training, method of evaluation, and contact with faculty sponsor. The development of the Learning Proposal must include the student, the faculty sponsor and the on-site supervisor, all of whom must sign the finished proposal. Once the proposal is complete, it must be submitted to the HESP Advisor for approval. Students must then take the Learning Proposal to the Registrar's office to register for the course. Students will not be permitted to register for the course without the Advisor's approval stamp.
For further information, contact the HESP advisor.
HESP 420 - Deafness and Sign Language
HESP 422 - Neurological Bases of Human Communication
HESP 469 - Honors Thesis Research
HESP 498 - Seminar in Hearing and Speech Sciences
HESP 498 is used by the department to periodically offer current topics in the field. Normally there will be a one letter suffix. Topics and scheduling for this course varies. Students should consult the Schedule of Classes for current offerings.
HESP 499 - Independent Study
HESP 499 may be taken for variable credit. For an independent study, the student must secure prior faculty approval before registering for this course. The student is expected to discuss with the sponsoring faculty member the nature of the requirements and number of credits hours received for course completion. Each faculty member has a distinct section code for registration. Consult the department before registering for this course. HESP 499 may be taken with the Pass/Fail grading option if the student does not wish to receive credit toward the HESP elective major requirement.
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HESP Graduate Courses
HESP undergraduate students may take a graduate course offered by the HESP department as an elective. Please note that credit will be granted either for undergraduate or graduate credit, not both! Students must obtain prior permission from the instructor and the department before enrolling in a HESP graduate course. Graduate course offerings are listed in the back of this booklet.
Consortium Courses
Classes can be taken at other universities in the Washington Metropolitan area such as: American University, The Catholic University, Gallaudet University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Marymount University, Mt. Vernon College, Trinity College and the University of the District of Columbia. Students enrolled in these institutions are able to attend certain classes and pay tuition at their home campus. Any eligible degree seeking student may participate. Contact the Consortium Coordinator at UMCP at 301-314-8239 (1101 Mitchell Building) or go to http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/consortium.html/ for more information and appropriate forms. This option may be particularly helpful for students wishing to take courses in Deaf Education. Appropriate consortium classes may be taken for HESP elective credits. Please check with the HESP Advisor before enrolling in any consortium classes for HESP elective credits.
Supporting Course Work
Psychology: All students must take Psychology 100.
Statistics: The student must select one three credit statistics course.
The student may choose from the following:
PSYC 200
EDMS 451
SOCY 201
BIOM 301
STAT 100 will not satisfy the departmental statistics requirement. PSYC 200, SOCY 201 and BIOM 301 have prerequisites which must be satisfied before a student may register for them.
Allied/Related Fields: In addition to a statistics course, the student will take 6 credits from course offerings in Allied/Related fields. One three credit course must be selected from Area I and one three credit course must be selected from Area II.
Area I Offerings: Social & Behavioral Sciences
AASP 202 - Black Culture in the United States
ANTH 260 - Sociocultural Anthropology and Linguistics
COMM 107 - Basic Principles of Speech Communication
EDCI 434 - Methods of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
EDCI 467 - Teacher Writing
EDCI 473 - Environmental Education
EDCP 420 - Education and Racism (CORE Cult. Div.)
EDHD 306 - Research Methods in Human Development (USP-D)
EDHD 320 - Human Development through the Lifespan
EDHD 400 - Introduction to Gerontology
EDHD 411 - Child Growth and Development
EDHD 413 - Adolescent Development
EDHD 445 - Guidance of Young Children (PSYC 100 or EDHD 306 or permission)
EDMS 410 - Principles of Testing and Evaluation
EDSP 210 - Introduction to Special Education
EDSP 376 - Fundamentals of Sign Language
EDSP 420 - Characteristics of Infants and Children (permission; practicum required)
EDSP 470 - Introduction to Special Education (non-major version)
EDSP 476 - Communication with Sign Language
FMST 330 - Family patterns
FMST 332 - The Child in the Family
FMST 431 - Family Crises and Intervention (pre-req=PSYC 100)
FMST 432 - Intergenerational aspects of family living
FMST 447 - Disabled Person in Family and Community
FMST 460 - Violence in Families
FMST 487 - Legal Aspects of Family Problems
HLTH 230 - Introduction to Health Behavior
HLTH 450 - Health of Children and Youth
LING 311 - Syntax I
LING 312 - Syntax II
LING 321 - Phonology I
LING 322 - Phonology II
LING 410 - Grammar and Meaning
LING 455 - Second Language Acquisition
PSYC 221 - Social Psychology
PSYC 341 - Introduction to Memory and Cognition (Pre-req= PSYC 100)
PSYC 353 - Adult Psychopathology (Permission; USP-D)
PSYC 354 - Cross-Cultural Psychology (PSYC 100 or permission; CORE Diversity)
PSYC 355 - Child Psychology (USP-D; pre-req=PSYC 100)
PSYC 357 - Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (pre-req=PSYC 100)
PSYC 424 - Communication and Persuasion (PSYC 200 and 221)
SOCY 230 - Sociological Social Psychology
SOCY 241 - Inequality in American Society (CORE Divers.; USP-D)
SOCY 424 - Sociology of Race Relations (6 credits SOCY or permission)
SOCY 430 - Sociology of Personality
SOCY 443 - Family and Society (permission)
SOCY 467 - Sociology of Education (6 credits SOCY or permission)
Area II Offerings: Biological & Physical Sciences
BSCI 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BSCI 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BSCI 338d - Special Topics in Biology: Developmental Neurobiology (pre-req= BSCI 230)
BSCI 436 - Drug Action and Design (pre-req= CHEM 243 or permission)
BSCI 445 - Neurophysiology
BSCI 446 - Neural Systems (pre-req= BSCI 230)
CMSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology
KNES 300 - Biomechanics of Human Motion
KNES 333 - Physical Activity for Students with Special Needs
KNES 370 - Motor Development
KNES 385 - Motor Control and Learning
LING 240 - Language and the Mind (CORE Human; USP-D)
LING 350 - Philosophy of Language
PHIL 170 - Introduction to Logic
PHIL 250 - Philosophy of Science
PHIL 271 - Symbolic Logic I
PHIL 360 - Philosophy of Language ( Pre-req= PHIL 170, 173, or 271)
PHIL 341 - Ethical Theory
PHYS 102/3 - Physics of Music - NOT accepted in lieu of HESP 407
PHYS 111 - Physics in the Modern World
PHYS 121 - Fundamentals of Physics I
PHYS 122 - Fundamentals of Physics II
PSYC 301 - Biological Bases of Behavior (pre-req= PSYC 100; USP-B)
PSYC 310 - Perception (pre-req= PSYC 100 or permission)
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Departmental Honors in Hearing and Speech Sciences
The objective of the HESP Honors program is to encourage and recognize superior academic achievement and scholarship by providing opportunities for interested, capable, and energetic undergraduates to engage in independent study. A research project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor and will result in an Honors thesis.
Eligibility:
Students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, overall and in the major, to be eligible for this option.
Declaring the Honors option:
To enable timely completion of the program, the honors option should be declared by the pre-registration period before the semester in which the student wishes to enroll. To initiate the honors option, students first construct a proposal of study for completion of the option with the Departmental Honors Coordinator (Undergraduate Director). The DHC helps the student identify appropriate coursework, the selection of an appropriate thesis advisor, and track progress through completion of the honors option.
Coursework:
Students must complete 9 credits of HESP graduate courses or HONR seminars in a subject that supports the proposed course of study or some combination of the two.
- The courses must be approved in advance by the thesis advisor.
- The courses may include up to two Honors seminar courses.
- The courses may include graduate courses, provided the student first gains permission of the course instructor and the Assistant Dean of the College offering the course before enrolling. (HESP graduate courses are listed under HESP Course Descriptions.)
In addition, students will complete 6 credits of HESP Honors research (HESP 469) that culminates in an oral defense of the thesis. Three of the HESP Honors research credits may be used to fulfill the CORE Advanced Studies requirement upon successful completion of the thesis defense.
Thesis:
The thesis may only be initiated after the completion of the following:
1. The completion of the first 6 credits of the required honors coursework, with a grade of B or better in each class.
2. A course from the ENGL 391-395 sequence with a grade of A.
3. Completion of an approved course in statistics (PSYC 200, SOCY 201, EDMS 451 or BIOM 301 or equivalent) with a grade of B or better.
The student must also identify and secure the approval of a thesis advisor within the department. The thesis advisor must be selected from the department’s full-time faculty holding the doctoral degree. Thesis advisors may request a writing sample from the candidate before agreeing to serve as the student’s thesis advisor.
The student and advisor will assemble an honors thesis committee for approval of the thesis following its oral defense. All full-time instructional faculty, regardless of terminal degree, and all part-time faculty holding the doctoral degree are eligible to serve on the thesis approval committee. The committee must consist of no fewer than three faculty members, including the advisor.
The honors thesis is taken for six credits, which must be spread over at least two semesters of registration [HESP 469, Honors thesis].
Completion of the option:
Students must maintain a 3.5 GPA overall and in the major, to graduate with Honors, and have a majority vote of Honors (or High Honors) from the thesis committee.
Please see the Undergraduate Advisor for more information on the HESP Honors Option.
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Minimum Grade Requirements for HESP & Repeat Policy
The University and the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences require that the student maintain an overall average of 2.0 and an average of 2.0 for major supporting courses. In addition, the following rule governs graduation with a major in HESP:
A grade of C or better must be earned in the 33 credits to be applied toward the HESP major and in the 12 credits of supporting courses or a course must be repeated until a C or better is earned. No HESP class may be repeated more than once.
Repeat Policy:
University of Maryland policies state that any course (HESP or otherwise) may only be repeated ONCE. If a student enrolls in a class and subsequently drops that class with a “W”, then that is counted as the first attempt and students must then pass that course on the second enrollment. Additionally, there is a limit to the number of courses that a student may repeat, depending on class standing. Special exceptions may be granted by the Dean of the College, given exceptional circumstances; however, it should be advised that waivers to this policy are rarely, if ever, granted by the HESP department.
Pass/Fail Policy:
NO major, supporting, USP or CORE courses may be taken with the Pass/Fail grading option. Please note, however, that any of these courses MAY be taken Pass/Fail as long as they are NOT needed to fill any of the above stated requirements.
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Some Suggested Course Sequences for HESP Majors
Option 1
Freshman
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Sophomore
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Option 2
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Option 5*
Freshman
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*Note: this option does not permit the student to take HESP 417, which is highly recommended for students going on to graduate study and is therefore a much less preferable sequence.
Note that summer coursework can be included in these schedules. Because of pre-requisite requirements, students declaring the HESP major late (e.g., during the senior year), should expect to take summer classes in order to graduate within four years. Typical course offerings in the first summer session are HESP 300, 305, 311, 400, 402, 411 and 420. Additional courses are often offered as well, depending upon need and instructor availability. Summer courses are posted at least five months prior to the Summer Sessions. Interested students should consult the office or Testudo for further information.
All students, PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that students take 202 before attempting other HESP course work in order to determine if this is the major they want to pursue. HESP 202 also provides a framework and important background information for the rest of the HESP course work. Students who begin major course work in the junior year must follow plan 4 in order to meet pre-requisite requirements for the HESP 417/418 elective sequence.
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Departmental Activities and Programs
National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA):
NSSLHA is an independent organization for students interested in speech, language and hearing processes and disorders. NSSLHA is recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – the licensing organization for SLPs and Audiologists. NSSLHA provides access to professional literature, opportunity to interact with professionals, assistance in the transition from academic to professional life derived from participation in NSSLHA activities and programs, and financial assistance for qualified students. The University of Maryland has an active NSSLHA chapter and offers membership to any interested student.
Tutorial Service:
NSSLHA maintains a list of students who volunteer to tutor students in HESP courses. For further information about this service, contact the department office for the name of a tutor. Students interested in becoming a tutor should contact a NSSLHA officer.
The National Student Exchange:
The University of Maryland at College Park participates in the National Student Exchange, a program that allows students to attend another school in the NSE network at little or no additional cost than present tuition at this campus. Thirty-six states, as well as Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, comprise the NSE network. Students typically select schools that provide a particular academic interest or diversification in addition to the opportunity to live in a different geographical and cultural setting.
Participation in the program requires full-time student status at the home campus at the time of application and completion of a full-time course of study in the term prior to exchange. Students must be in good standing as defined by the home campus and have a minimum, cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the time of application and at the completion of the term prior to exchange. Most students exchange during their sophomore or junior years and may participate in the NSE program for up to one academic year.
The Undergraduate Research Assistant Program (URAP):
URAP provides students with an opportunity to work with faculty members on a one-to-one basis as a research assistant. The student is expected to work 4-6 hours per week, for one semester. Although URAP does not count for academic credit, this experience is noted on your transcript.
Qualifications: students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and must have completed 15 credits at University of Maryland, College Park. Applications for URAP are available in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in 2130 Mitchell. Complete the Student Research Resume Form, then find a faculty member whose research interests you. A directory is available at Mitchell, but any faculty member may participate in this program. After consulting with a faculty member, complete the Faculty-Student Research Agreement. Send a copy of the two forms to the Office of Undergraduate Studies. A description of your work will be added to your transcript after completing the research. For further information, call (301) 405-9342 or (301) 405-9355. Please note that individual professors may have special requirements for participation in the program. It is advised that you contact the professor that you wish to work with before beginning the URAP program.
The Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Program (UTA):
The UTA program is an exciting teaching-learning experience. This program is a cooperative effort of the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Education. This program allows the student to develop a close working relationship with both professors and fellow students. As part of this experience, the student participates in a concurrent seminar which complements the UTA experience (EDUC 388: Guided Experiences in College Teaching I and EDCI 498: Special Problems in Teaching Education). Students earn a total of 4 credits.
A mutual agreement is formed between the mentor and the prospective UTA. The assistantship typically requires an 8-10 hour per week commitment and 2 hours per week for seminar meetings. The role of the TA generally includes: providing tutorial assistance; leading discussions; reviewing for exams; lecturing; preparing and evaluating exams.
To be selected for the program, the student must have a junior standing, a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a grade of A in the course of assistance. For more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Studies, 2130 Mitchell Building, (301) 405-3154.
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University Requirements for General Education
All University of Maryland students must satisfy the University requirements for general education. For a more detailed description, please see the Undergraduate Catalog and the Schedule of Classes
CORE Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies Program
I. Fundamental Studies - 9 credits
A. Freshman English Composition - 3 credits
B. Advanced Writing - 3 credits (ENGL 391-395)
(To be taken after the completion of 60 credit hours)
* ENGL 393 Technical Writing is recommended for HESP majors.
C. Mathematics - 3 credits (from MATH 110, 115 or any 100, 200, or higher level mathematics course except MATH 210 and 211)
II. Distributive Studies
A. Humanities and the Arts - 9 credits, 3 courses
1) one literature (HL)
2) one history and/or theory of arts (HA)
3) one additional humanities and arts course (HL/HA/HO)
B. Mathematics and Sciences - 10 credits, 3 courses
No more than one course from #3 below. One science course must include a lab.
1) Physical science (PL or PS)
2) Life science (LL or LS)
3) Mathematics or Formal Reasoning (MS/LS/LL/PS/PL)
* While CORE requirements may allow for two Life Sciences or two Physical Sciences, HESP majors must take at least ONE Physical Science and at least ONE Life Science (of which one must be a lab course) in order to meet requirements for ASHA certification. Students will still satisfy university CORE requirements with this course of study.
C. Social Sciences - 9 credits, 3 courses
1) one social or political history (SH)
2) two behavioral and social sciences (SB)
III. Advanced Studies (CORE) - 6 credits
May only be fulfilled after completing 60 credits. Students must take two upper level classes (300 - 400 level) outside the major or major supporting courses.
IV. Human Cultural Diversity - 3 credits
One course required; approved courses are listed in the Schedule of Classes.
* All courses selected to meet CORE requirements must be on the approved list of CORE courses in the Schedule of Classes. Consult the HESP Undergraduate Advisor or a BSOS Advisor when selecting CORE courses to ensure efficient course selection.
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University Studies Program (USP)
Only for those students who have completed 9 or more credits prior to May, 1990 at this or any other college.
I. Fundamental Studies - 9 credits
Except for ENGL 391 or 393, these credits must be attempted by the time the student has completed 30 credit hours.
A. English Composition - 6 credits (ENGL 101 and 391-395)
ENGL 393 emphasizes technical writing and is recommended for HESP majors.
B. Mathematics - 3 credits (from MATH 110, 115, or any 100, 200, or higher numbered courses except MATH 210 or 211).
II. Distributive Studies - 24 credits
A. Culture and History - 6 credits, 2 courses
B. Natural Sciences and Mathematics - 6 credits, 2 courses 1 course must be a laboratory science.
C. Literature and the Arts - 6 credits with 2 courses taken in 2 different departments.
D. Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 credits, 2 courses.
III. Advanced Studies - 6 credits
These credits may be fulfilled only after student has completed 56 credit hours. Students graduating after May 1994 must take two upper level classes (300 - 400 level) outside the major or major support courses.
* All courses selected to meet USP requirements must be on the approved list of USP courses in the Schedule of Classes. Consult the HESP Undergraduate Advisor or a BSOS Advisor when selecting USP courses to ensure efficient course selection.
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Preparing for Graduate School
The professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology require graduate education. There are many graduate school programs in Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology/Hearing and Speech Science in the United States. Each program has somewhat different requirements for admission. A list of graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is published yearly by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). Since 1994, the Certificate of Clinical Competence, the CCC, a necessary professional credential, is only available to students earning a graduate degree from accredited programs.
Job requirements in the field and competition for acceptance into graduate programs have resulted in high standards and heavy competition for admission to many graduate institutions. Necessary grade point averages are ordinarily not specified, but are usually above 3.0. A student intending to pursue graduate study should begin to prepare as early as possible by planning a course of study and by maintaining the highest possible academic standards, particularly in HESP and supporting courses. It is very important to maintain a strong GPA. (See the HESP Undergraduate Advisor if you do not know your major GPA. He/she can find it for you!)
Information concerning specific graduate programs and applications for them should be requested at least one year in advance of anticipated entry into graduate school. The student seriously interested in graduate work should plan to apply to several schools and to spend considerable time and effort in the process of selecting programs, carefully completing applications, preparing for and taking Graduate Record Examinations (the GRE) if indicated, and obtaining necessary recommendations.
In general, applying to graduate school for HESP is a very time-consuming process. It is wise to begin the process approximately 1 to 1.5 years (2-3 semesters) prior to the semester you plan to begin graduate school.
The following section provides some general guidelines to help orient you to the application process.
**A seminar on getting into graduate school is usually held every October by NSSLHA and members of the admissions committee for HESP majors to attend for a question and answer session. A complete guide to applying to graduate school is available in the Undergraduate Advisors office at 0131 LeFrak. Please pick one up at your convenience.
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Applying to Graduate School
Here are some general tips to guide you - more specific questions need to be addressed directly to each individual graduate program, as they vary in admission criteria, policies, and applications.
Step 1: Deciding to which schools you wish to apply
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Obtain a list of ASHA accredited graduate programs in Speech and Hearing Science. A list of accredited University training programs is published yearly in ASHA Magazine and is available upon request from ASHA.
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Send away for information and applications from schools of interest OR visit the undergrad advising office where there are catalogs and information from most HESP graduate programs.
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Visit schools of interest: speak to faculty and graduate students (try not to catch grad students during midterms or finals!); inquire about outside placement opportunities; ask yourself, Is this a school that I could feel comfortable with for at least 2 years? In order to fully appreciate the school you are visiting and to get the attention that you deserve, it is best to make an appointment or contact the school you wish to visit prior to the actual date of your visit.
*Note: The less geographically restricted you are, the more options you have. Therefore, the chances of acceptance should increase.
Step 2: The dreaded GRE!
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Plan ahead! Give yourself enough time to take the exam and receive your scores (it takes about 6 weeks!) before application deadlines. In addition, if you are considering the possibility of re-taking the GRE, allow yourself enough time to do so.
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Forms: The GRE is now offered in written form (three times per year: April, October, and December) and on the computer, which is offered almost anytime throughout the year. There are pros and cons to each version, but ultimately, it is a personal decision about which form to take.
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Preparation: Taking the GREs with NO preparation at all is highly discouraged! Minimal preparation would include obtaining a sample test booklet and familiarizing yourself with the test. Many students find that a prep-course is very beneficial. These courses range significantly in price, length, etc. University College offers a "budget" version that has been described by some students as the "best buy." (For more info. call 301-985-7195) In addition, many commercial study guides, including study software, are available (eg. Barons, Princeton Review, etc.)
* GRE registration materials and the answers to any other questions about the GREs can be obtained from the Testing Center in the Shoemaker building (#301-314-7688).
Step 3: Recommendations (most schools require 3)
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Don’t wait! You do not have to wait until you are in the midst of applying to ask your professors for recommendations. Both you and the professor will appreciate avoiding the time-crunch.
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Open a credentials file. You can do this in the Career Center on the 3rd floor of Hornbake (the classroom side). For a reasonable fee, they will create an electronic file which can hold recommendations (most professors prefer this option) and any other documents that you would like sent to graduate schools. It simplifies the process, especially if you are applying to several schools. Contact the career center for more information.
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Choose persons who know your academic skills: It is good to have the majority of your recommendations come from someone who knows your academic skills (i.e. professors). After all, you are applying to an academic program. Go to your professor's office hours, don’t be another face in the crowd. You’ll be glad you did when it’s time to ask for recommendations. Ultimately, you want to ask the people who will give you the best recommendations.
Step 4: Statement of Intent
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Most schools require some variation of this application requirement. This is your chance to sell yourself as a capable, qualified candidate. It is a good idea to include relevant experiences, explanations, etc. However, keep in mind that you are not applying for a job...you are applying for the opportunity to pursue a graduate level academic degree.
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Carefully proofread your statement! Nothing looks worse than spelling and grammar errors. For assistance, you can bring your statement to the Career Development Center or to the Writing Center (1126 Taliaferro) for a critique/discussion.
One last note: Keep copies of all your application materials, just in case. Also, allow ample mailing time for your materials. Call to ensure that all your materials have arrived at each school.
GOOD LUCK!!
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HESP Course Descriptions
HESP 120 - Introduction to Linguistics (3). An introduction to the scientific study of natural language with focus on the basic concepts of phonology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics, with subsequent attention to the applied aspects of linguistic principles.
HESP 202 - Introduction to Hearing and Speech Sciences (3). Introduction to phonetics, the physiological bases of speech production and reception, and the physics of sound.
HESP 300 - Introduction to Psycholinguistics (3). Prerequisite: HESP 202. An introduction to current theories of language and an investigation of their relationship to human communication behavior. Survey of the experimental literature relating to this question.
HESP 305 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism (3). Prerequisite: HESP 202. Anatomy, physiology and neurology of the speech mechanism.
HESP 311 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System (3). Prerequisite: HESP 202. Gross anatomy of the ear and pathways for transmission of sound energy through the peripheral and central auditory system. Causes, development and effects of pathological conditions contributing to temporary or chronic hearing impairments.
HESP 400 - Speech and Language Development in Children (3). Prerequisite: HESP 300. Analysis of the normal processes of speech and language development in children.
HESP 402 - Speech Pathology I (3). Prerequisite: HESP 300. Etiology, assessment and treatment of language and phonological disorders in children.
HESP 403 - Introduction to Phonetic Science (3). Prerequisite: HESP 305. An introduction to physiological, acoustic and perceptual phonetics: broad and narrow phonetic transcription; current models of speech production and perception.
HESP 404 - Speech Pathology II (3). Prerequisite: HESP 305. Etiology, assessment and therapeutic management of phonation, resonance and fluency disorders in children and adults.
HESP 406 - Speech Pathology III (3). Prerequisite: HESP 300 and 305. Survey of the dysarthrias and aphasias in adults from an interdisciplinary point of view.
HESP 407 - Bases of Hearing Science (3). Prerequisite: HESP 311. Fundamentals of hearing, including the physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of peripheral and central auditory nervous system, psychophysical procedures used in measurement of auditory sensation and perception, and topics in psychological acoustics.
HESP 411 - Introduction to Audiology (3). Prerequisite: HESP 311. An introduction to the field of audiology. Evaluation and remediation of hearing handicaps.
HESP 417 - Principles and Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3). Prerequisites: HESP 402 and HESP 411. The principles underlying the treatment of speech, language and hearing disorders in children and adults.
HESP 418 - Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (3). Prerequisite: HESP 417. Repeatable to 6 credits. Supervised observation with some direct participation in clinical methods for the treatment of disorders of articulation, fluency, child and adult language; evaluation and habilitation/rehabilitation of hearing impaired children and adults.
HESP 420 - Deafness and Sign Language (3) (previously 498a). Introduction to ASL and deaf culture.
HESP 422 - Neurologic Bases of Human Communication (3). Basic Neurology as it pertains to anatomy and physiology substrates of speech and language.
HESP 469 - Honors Thesis Research (1-6). HESP 498 - Seminar (3). Prerequisite: permission of department. Repeatable to 6 credits as content differs. A directed study of selected topics pertaining to human communication and its disorders.
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Graduate Level HESP Courses
HESP 600 - Instrumentation in Hearing and Speech Sciences (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Types and principles of operation of electronic equipment used in the hearing and speech sciences.
HESP 602 - Neurological Bases of Human Communication (3). Prerequisite: permission of department. Basic neurology as it pertains to anatomical and physiological substrates of speech and language.
HESP 604 - Acoustic and Perceptual Phonetics (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Principles and current laboratory techniques in analysis of the acoustical characteristics of the speech signal and discussion of models of speech perception.
HESP 606 - Basic Hearing Measurements (3). Prerequisite: HESP 411 or equivalent. Theoretical principles, methodology, and interpretation of routine audiometric tests, including pure tone, speech and acoustic immittance measures. Modification of procedures for special populations. Equipment calibration and mass hearing screening programs.
HESP 610 - Aphasia (3). Language problems of adults associated with brain injury.
HESP 612 - Fluency Disorders (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. The nature of fluency disorders. Principles, methods and procedures for the clinical management of fluency disorders in children and adults.
HESP 614 - Orofacial Anomalies (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Communication disorders related to congenital Orofacial anomalies with an emphasis on cleft lip and palate. Principles, methods and procedures for clinical management.
HESP 616 - Language Disorders in Children (3). Prerequisite: HESP 400 or equivalent OR permission of the department. Theoretical, empirical and clinical perspectives on language disorders in children.
HESP 620 - Phonological and Articulatory Disorders (3). Assessment and treatment of disorders at the phonological and articulatory levels of language and speech.
HESP 622 - Neuromotor Disorders of Speech (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Effects of neuropathology on speech production. Classification and assessment of the resultant disorders and their treatment.
HESP 624 - Voice Disorders (3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Etiological characteristics, assessment, and treatment of phonatory disorders in children and adults.
HESP 625 - Dysphasia (3). Nature and clinical management of dysphasia in different clinical settings with adults and pediatric populations.
HESP 626 - Language and Learning Disabilities (3). Etiology, assessment and treatment of communication problems in children with learning disabilities.
HESP 627 - Augmentative Communication (3). Principles, methods, and procedures for categorizing, understanding, and developing augmentative and alternative communication.
HESP 630 - Electrophysiological Measurements (3). Prerequisite: HESP 606 or permission of the department. Principles and techniques of physiological and electrophysiological measures of the audio-vestibular mechanisms.
HESP 635 - Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation (3). Principles, methods and procedures for aural rehabilitation/habilitation in children and adults.
HESP 638 - Research Practicum (1-3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. Analysis, synthesis and integration of knowledge related to current research or clinical issues in human communication and its related disorders.
HESP 639 - Special Topics in Hearing and Speech Sciences (1-3). Prerequisite: permission of the department. Repeatable to 6 credits if content differs. Intensive coverage of selected topics of current interest.
HESP 645 - Pediatric Audiology (3). Prerequisite: HESP 606 or permission of the department. Evaluation and treatment of hearing-impaired children.
HESP 648 - Clinical Practice in Speech (1-3). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Repeatable to 6 credits. Supervised training in the application of clinical methods in the diagnosis and treatment of speech disorders.
HESP 649 - Clinical Practice in Audiology (1-3). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Repeatable to 6 credits. Supervised training in the application of clinical methods in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders.
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HESP 700 - Hearing Aids (3). Principles, methods and procedures for selection, fitting, calibration and management of amplification systems for hearing-impaired children and adults.
HESP 702 - Diagnostic Procedures in Speech-Language Pathology (3). Diagnostic tools and methods in the analysis of speech-language disorders in children and adults.
HESP 704 - Physiological Phonetics (3). Prerequisite: HESP 604. Laboratory techniques in the study of the speech mechanism.
HESP 706 - Advanced Clinical Audiology (3). Prerequisite: HESP 606 or equivalent. Advanced clinical and experimental methods of evaluating the peripheral and central auditory system using acoustic stimuli. Procedural consideration and interpretation of test results.
HESP 708 - Independent Study (1-6). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Repeatable to 6 credits. Individual research projects under guidance of a faculty member.
HESP 710 - Industrial and Environmental Noise Problems (3). Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Evaluation and control of noise hazards. Effects of noise on man. Medico-legal aspects of noise-induced hearing impairment.
HESP 722 - Experimental Audiology (3). Experimental techniques in the investigation of problems in audiology.
HESP 724 - Research Design (3). Prerequisite: a course in basic statistics. Evaluations of research designs, critique of published articles and student involvement in designing experiments on assigned topics.
HESP 728 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech (1-8). Prerequisite: HESP 648 and permission of instructor. Repeatable to 8 credits. Clinical internship in selected off-campus facilities.
HESP 729 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Audiology (1-8). Prerequisite: HESP 649 and permission of instructor. Repeatable to 8 credits. Clinical internship in selected off-campus facilities.
HESP 799 - Master’s Thesis Research (1-6).
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