COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Arts program in Communication Studies with a focus on speech and language at St. Joseph's University, New York (Brooklyn campus) requires students to complete a structured curriculum totaling 36 credits within the major. This includes 9 credits of required foundational courses and 27 credits of major-specific coursework. Students must also complete at least one 400-level course and two 300-level courses, ensuring exposure to advanced topics and in-depth study within the discipline.The required courses include Introduction to Human Communication, Voice and Diction, and Language Development, which together build a strong base in communication theory, speech production, and language acquisition. The major courses expand on this foundation with specialized subjects such as Introduction to Sign Language, Phonetics, Sound and the Auditory Mechanism, and Psychology of Language. Students also explore clinical and applied areas through courses like Speech-Language Pathology I and II, Speech Science, Audiology, Aural Rehabilitation, and Clinical Procedure and Practice. Additional opportunities include Special Topics in Communication Studies, an Internship in Communication Disorders, and advanced study in the anatomy and neurology of speech and hearing mechanisms.For students planning to pursue a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, the program strongly recommends taking as many relevant courses as possible, including Phonetics, Language Development, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology I and II, and Clinical Procedure and Practice. These courses provide essential preparation for graduate study and professional certification in the field. Overall, the program combines theoretical knowledge with clinical and practical experience, preparing students for advanced education and careers in speech-language pathology and related areas.