BS Speech and Hearing Science at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science program in speech and hearing science engages you in study of the normal aspects of the communication process, with emphasis on: the human communication system, including the anatomy and physiology of the hearing and speech mechanisms normal development of speech and language production and perception speech, language and hearing science The curriculum enables you to develop knowledge and skills to evaluate and determine speech and language deficits and disorders.

Faculty: College of Health Solutions | Department: School of Clinical Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses SHS 205 Exploring Communication Disorders in Children and Adults SHS 250 Introduction to Phonetics SHS 310 Anatomical and Physiological Bases of Speech SHS 311 Hearing Science SHS 367 Language Science SHS 375 Speech Science What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Advocate Growth: 7.4% Median Salary: $45,930 Learn more Audiologist Growth: 11.0% Median Salary: $95,780 Learn more Community Health Worker Growth: 12.7% Median Salary: $51,850 Learn more Hearing Aid Specialist Growth: 19.4% Median Salary: $65,160 Learn more Human Behavior Researcher Growth: 5.0% Median Salary: $61,990 Learn more Speech Language Pathology Assistant Growth: 4.8% Median Salary: $48,430 Learn more Speech Pathologist Growth: 16.6% Median Salary: $97,870 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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