BSc in Speech Pathology and Audiology in Chicago United States | Western Illinois University

Undergraduate students can work as student clinicians in our Speech-Language Hearing Clinic, assisting over 800 clients annually. Our clinical faculty teach courses, combining academic knowledge with practical skills through their professional experience. Western undergraduates earning a B.S. in SPA receive priority consideration for our Speech Pathology graduate program. Our graduates achieve a 100% pass rate on the PRAXIS II exam and secure employment within three months of graduation.

The Speech Pathology and Audiology Department provides a Bachelor of Science degree program. Students explore speech/language development, speech/hearing anatomy, communication disorders, and clinical assessment methods.

Many undergraduates aim for graduate studies to become speech-language pathologists or audiologists. The bachelor's program establishes the groundwork for advanced study in these fields. For those entering the workforce directly, the curriculum develops strong communication analysis, technical writing, and scientific reasoning skills valuable across various professions.