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Why major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences?
You want to work in education: teaching, policy, or public service.
Our undergraduate program is designed to help you develop critical thinking skills, improve your ability to evaluate scientific information, and to facilitate the development of your writing skills.
Students interested in a major in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences apply to the College of Science and complete a declaration of major form. Email Science@arizona.edu for more information.
Thinking of changing your major to SLHS? Here is some information you may find useful:
Undergraduate and Transfer Student Advising
Appointments are available with academic advising at Science@arizona.edu.
You can chat with our College of Science Ambassador to learn more about the department.
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What about a career?
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How do I get my degree?
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Are there clinic or research opportunities?
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What supports are there for me?
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination -- in the classroom, the clinical setting, and the workplace. The University of Arizona Office of Institutional Equity provides education and support for these efforts.
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University prohibits discrimination in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information and is committed to maintaining an environment free from sexual harassment and retaliation.