Communication Disorders Minor
Open to students in all majors except speech-language pathology. The minor is designed to increase students’ understanding of communication disorders.
Prior to registering for the minor, students must meet with the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology faculty member who serves as the Communication Disorders Minor advisor. A faculty advisor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology will be assigned to each student in the minor.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| All students must take the following course: | ||
| SLPA 15000 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Students must take at least 12 credits from the lists below: at least 3 of these credits must be taken from the speech-language and hearing disorders course list. | 12-13 | |
| BASIC HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROCESSES AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
| Phonetics | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | ||
| Child Language and Literacy Development | ||
| Basic Audiology | ||
| Brain Science | ||
| Basic Speech Science | ||
| SPEECH-LANGUAGE AND HEARING DISORDERS COURSES | ||
| Aural Rehabilitation | ||
| Language and Speech Sound Disorders in Children | ||
| Voice and Swallowing Disorders | ||
| Communication Disorders in the Aging Population | ||
| Total Credits | 15-16 | |
Note: The above courses may have prerequisites; refer to the course descriptions.
Guidelines on course sequencing and other requirements are available at the department office, Smiddy Hall 301.