Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior
Bachelor of Science
Fall
- SLCB 111: Intro to Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101: English Composition or ENGL 115: Rhetoric............ 3cr.
- PSYC 101: General Psychology............ 3cr.
- Mathematical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- THEO 111: Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: Goa I............ 0cr.
Spring
- SLCB 150: Anatomy & Physiology of Communication............ 3cr.
- Social Science Elective or Scientific Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- PHIL 100: Intro to Ethics............ 3cr.
- CORE 100: First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: Goa II............ 0cr.
Fall
- SLCB 221: Audiology & Hearing Science............ 3cr.
- SLCB 231: Speech & Language Development............ 3cr.
- ASLN 101: Elementary American Sign Language I............ 3cr.
- MATH 116: Elementary Statistics or MATH 156: General Statistics............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205: Literature & the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
Spring
- SLCB 241: Phonetics & Phonology............ 3cr.
- SLCB 299: Second-year Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior............ 2cr.
- ALSN 102: Elementary American Sign Language II............ 3cr.
- Natural Science Elective............ 3cr.
- ENGL 305: Professional Writing or ENGL 312: Technical Writing............ 3cr.
Fall
- SLCB 321: Speech and Hearing Sciences............ 3cr.
- SLCB Elective............ 3cr.
- ASLN 201: Intermediate American Sign Language I............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- ASLN 290: Deafness Origins and Orientation or Creative Perspectives Elective
Spring
- SLCB 331: Speech and Language Disorders............ 3cr.
- SLCB 399: Third-year Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior............ 3cr.
- ASLN 202: Intermediate American Sign Language II............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- ASLN 291: Deafness Culture and Community or General Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- SLCB 460: Research in the Profession............ 3cr.
- SLCB Elective............ 3cr.
- E/RS Flag Elective............ 3cr.
- Oral Communication Flag Elective or General Elective............ 3cr.
- ASLN 290: Deafness Origins and Orientation or Creative Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- SLCB 499: Senior Seminar in Speech, Language, and Communication Behavior............ 4cr.
- SLCB Elective............ 3cr.
- Solidarity and Kinship Flag Elective or General Elective............ 3cr.
- ASLN 291: Deafness Culture and Community or General Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 2cr.
High Medical School Acceptance Rate
Xavier students have a high acceptance rate to medical schools, with a 5-year average of 86% compared to the national average of 40%.
Career Preparation
Xavier's Career Development Office assists students in their search for employment by offering individual career counseling sessions, conducting workshop series on interviewing and resume writing techniques and maintaining an educational, vocational and employer information resource center.
Origins and Orientation (ASLN 290)
Learn about the evolution of Deaf culture, in particular to major concepts about and issues facing the Deaf community, and to psychological and social aspects of Deafness
Culture and Community (ASLN 291)
Students will hone their knowledge of sign language acquisition, behavioral norms, values and traditions of the Deaf.
Speech & Hearing Sciences (SLCB 321)
The physical characteristics of speech sounds and psychophysical processes involved in speech and hearing
Phonetics & Phonology (SLCB 241)
Sound structure of the English language, beginning and advanced transcription using international phonetic alphabet with clinical applications
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Chapter
This student-led organization is dedicated to improving healthcare quality and safety through workshops, seminars and discussions. Students from various healthcare disciplines (medicine, nursing, pharmacy, etc.) come together to foster collaboration and teamwork.
Pre-Med Student Association
The Pre-Med Student Association is a club for students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions. The club works to unite, educate and empower future health professionals by bringing in speakers and providing information about careers and insight from upperclassmen. There is also a Pre-Dental Society for students planning a career in dentistry.
Women in Healthcare
This club supports women in healthcare majors by creating opportunities for social, educational and personal growth.
Program Features
Develop practical skills through clinical placements with licensed speech language pathologists in the community.
Gain a holistic understanding of human communication with the curriculum’s strong focus on Deaf Studies and ASL.
Develop critical thinking skills, get valuable experience and make a significant contribution to the field of speech-language pathology.
Explore the ethical implications of communication practices and develop the skills to advocate for equitable access to communication services.
Connect with mentors who can provide insights into various career paths within healthcare, education, and other fields that align with a Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior degree.
The University Scholars Honors Program offers students in the SLCB major a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the program is highly selective.
Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior Program at Xavier University
The Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language and Communicative Behavior program trains students in basic knowledge of the physiological and cognitive bases for human interpersonal communication, including typical and non-typical spoken language, as well as causes and treatments for various communication difficulties, and alternative communication modalities. Coursework includes coverage of anatomy, neurophysiology, acoustics, phonetics, linguistics, and advanced topics in speech and hearing science.
Xavier University's College of Professional Sciences prepares undergraduate and graduate students intellectually, morally and spiritually for careers and professions of service. CPS challenges students to strive for academic excellence and life-long learning through promoting collaboration and community partnerships, and incorporating research, scholarship and innovation.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."