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Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
- Fairfield, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences is an undergraduate major taught on campus at UConn Storrs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Speech
- Language and Hearing Sciences. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Allied health
- Audiology
- Behavior analysis
- Case management
- Disability services
- Early intervention services
- Education
- Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Special education
- Speech-language pathology or speech therapy
- Rehabilitation services
- Research
Curriculum
- Students complete the major requirements in the UConn Undergraduate Catalog together with the University Common Curriculum. Starting courses named for the major include SLHS 1150 - Introduction to Communication Disorders. Advisers help plan the remaining courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school completion with official records from all schools attended
- One letter of recommendation
- English test score or waiver
- Passport copy
- Official bank letter dated within six months. Foreign college credit needs a course-by-course evaluation. Class of 2030 average high school GPA 3.6 (no published minimum). Nursing applicants must meet the Early Decision or Early Action deadlines. F-1 students cannot enrol in online programmes.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (US high school or international equivalent), One recommendation, Transfer applicants with course-by-course evaluation.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge 180
- Oxford Test of English 135
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate when applicable
- Passport copy
- English proficiency evidence
- Financial documentation
- Program-specific supporting materials when required.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and deadlines: Early Decision I Nov 15
- Early Action Dec 1
- Early Decision II Jan 15
- Early Action II Feb 1
- Then Regular Decision (official website 2. Apply online with the Common App (fee) or the free SHU International Application. Upload school/college records
- One recommendation
- English score or waiver
- Passport copy
- Official bank letter. Pay the enrolment deposit by May 1. After acceptance
- Deposits and proof of funds
- SHU issues the I-20 for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $54,520 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus (Fairfield, Connecticut) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health Professions |
| Department | Department of Health and Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Sacred Heart University may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $54,520 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,098 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge 180, Oxford Test of English 135, IELTS Academic 6.5.