Undergraduates have the opportunity to gain experience as student clinicians in our Speech-Language Hearing Clinic, serving more than 800 clients per year. Coursework is taught by our clinical faculty who bridge the gap between knowledge and skills using their real-world experiences and expertise. Qualified Western undergraduate students who graduate with their B.S. in SPA are always considered first for acceptance to our graduate program in Speech Pathology.100% pass rate on the graduate national examination (PRAXIS II). 100% of our graduates have employment within three months of graduation.<br><br>The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Undergraduates in Speech Pathology and Audiology study speech and language development, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, speech and hearing science, speech, language, and hearing disorders, and evaluation and treatment procedures.<br><br>Most undergraduates plan to apply to graduate school and pursue careers as speech-language pathologists or audiologists. The undergraduate program in Speech Pathology and Audiology provides the foundation for graduate work in either speech-language pathology or audiology. For students who plan to seek employment immediately after graduation, the major provides a solid background in typical and atypical communication, professional report writing, and scientific thinking, all of which are useful in many professional settings.