BS in Artificial Intelligence and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
The combined Artificial Intelligence and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Khoury College and Bouvé College of Health Sciences) curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, information literacy, and communication skills. The coursework covers AI and machine learning foundations, large-scale information storage and retrieval, data visualization, natural language processing, and the mathematical and programming principles that underpin modern AI systems. These areas are especially relevant to the field of speech-language pathology and audiology, where AI is increasingly central to the development of assistive technologies and clinical tools for individuals with communication disorders.
Program details
Career prospects
This program will equip you with the skills to pursue a range of careers that leverage technical skills and clinical expertise, including:
- AI engineer for speech and language technologies
- Natural language processing engineer
- Conversational AI/voice assistant developer
- Augmentative and alternative communication technology developer
- Clinical AI implementation specialist
- Audiological AI systems researcher
Research opportunities
You will have opportunities to work on active research projects with leading faculty members in our state-of-the-art labs. Research areas include:
- Algorithms and theory
- Artificial intelligence
- Data science
Learning outcomes
In this program, you’ll learn to:
- Apply design principles to construct software systems of varying complexity.
- Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for effective and secure computing practice.
- Apply data science theory, methods, and tools to translate data into clear, actionable insights.
Campus location
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Boston
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Applications and admissions
Deadlines
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Degree costs
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Financial aid and scholarships
Northeastern University offers a range of financial aid and scholarship opportunities to help you fund your education. You’ll receive an initial financial aid package that outlines your options after admission. Once you enroll, Khoury College has multiple scholarship opportunities for current students to continue supporting your studies. We also encourage all students to submit the FAFSA to determine your eligibility for federal aid and loans.
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Faculty
Get to know the engaged, experienced professors who are here to support you every step of the way.
Megan Hofmann
Megan Hofmann is an assistant professor at Khoury College. Her human–computer interaction and personal health informatics research often centers around the development and evaluation of accessible tools, including for people with disabilities.
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The BS in Artificial Intelligence and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology program is an interdisciplinary collaboration with Bouvé College of Health Sciences.
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