Academic college: College of Health Solutions. This Bachelor of Science (BS) program engages students in the study of the normal aspects of the human communication process, with emphasis on the anatomy and physiology of the hearing and speech mechanisms, normal development of speech and language production and perception, and speech, language, and hearing science. The curriculum enables students to develop knowledge and skills to evaluate and determine speech and language deficits and disorders. Upper-division coursework introduces clinical methods and disorders of speech, language, and hearing. It is a STEM-classified degree, meaning graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The majority of graduates from this degree are accepted into Doctor of Audiology (AuD) or Master of Science (MS) in Communication Disorders programs, which are required for clinical practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist. ASU is a highly ranked public university with a world-leading drive for innovation and is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. Tempe is ASU's historic and largest campus, offering hundreds of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and big sporting events, creating an energetic city-like feel.

This STEM-classified degree is an excellent stepping stone towards rewarding careers in the health and behavioral fields, with graduates eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. The program prepares students for entry-level positions and primarily as a prerequisite for graduate studies. <br> Direct Entry-Level Roles: Audiology assistant, Hearing aid or cochlear implant company representative, Research assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (requires additional supervised clinical hours and passing an exam for licensure in Arizona), Social and human service assistant, Community health worker, Hearing aid specialist. <br> Primary Career Pathway (with further graduate study): Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology required) - diagnosing and treating hearing and balance disorders; Speech-Language Pathologist (Master's in Communication Disorders required) - diagnosing and treating speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Both fields are in high demand and can be well-paid. <br> Graduates work with diverse populations (e.g., autism, bilingual learners, stroke patients, neurological diseases) across all age groups (infants to geriatrics) in various settings (hospitals, schools, private clinics, community organizations).

Arizona State University is a highly ranked public university known for its world-leading drive for innovation. It is consistently the #1 US public university chosen by international students. The Tempe Campus is ASU's historic and largest campus, offering a vast array of degree programs, first-rate research facilities, and a vibrant "energetic city" feel. The program is offered by the College of Health Solutions, which emphasizes collaborative research and community impact. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation for graduate studies in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology, with the majority of graduates accepted into these advanced programs. The ASU Speech and Hearing Clinic serves as a training and research facility, providing hands-on experience and observation opportunities.