Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Minor

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Students seeking a Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences minor are required to take a minimum of 18 semester hours, nine of which must be upper division. A grade of C or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the minor. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

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Required Courses: 6 credits

SLHS 1500 - Introduction to Communication Sciences Credits: 3
SLHS 3000 - Foundations of Disability Studies through Media Credits: 3

Additional Elective Courses: 12 credits

Select four courses from the following list. Three courses need to be upper division.

COMM 3000 - Diversity and Communication in the U.S. Credits: 3
SLHS 1610 - American Sign Language I Credits: 3
SLHS 1620 - American Sign Language II Credits: 3
SLHS 2100 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 2990 - Introduction to Health Communication Credits: 3
SLHS 3200 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
SLHS 3300 - Principles of Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
SLHS 3530 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 3
SLHS 3600 - Diagnostic Audiology Credits: 3
SLHS 4100 - Language Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
SLHS 4200 - Speech Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
SLHS 4300 - Senior Experience in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Credits: 3
SLHS 4350 - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Methods Credits: 7
SLHS 4610 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3
Note: Some courses require prerequisites and may need to progress in a certain order. See suggested Elective Progressions, these are not mandatory and should not replace consultation with SLHS advisor. Visit the department webpage to schedule an advising appointment.

Speech Elective Progression

The following Elective Progression recommendations are not mandatory but are provided to show examples of how electives can cater to a particular interest in the field. Students should consult with an SLHS advisor. Visit the department webpage to schedule an advising appointment.

SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 3200 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
SLHS 3300 - Principles of Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
SLHS 4200 - Speech Disorders and Differences Credits: 3

Language Elective Progression

SLHS 2100 - Language Acquisition and Development Credits: 3
SLHS 3300 - Principles of Assessment and Intervention Credits: 3
SLHS 4100 - Language Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
and
SLHS 4300 - Senior Experience in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Credits: 3
or
COMM 3000 - Diversity and Communication in the U.S. Credits: 3

Audiology Elective Progression

SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 3530 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 3
SLHS 3600 - Diagnostic Audiology Credits: 3
SLHS 4610 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3

Science Elective Progression

SLHS 2530 - Speech Science Credits: 3
SLHS 3530 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Credits: 3
SLHS 4530 - Neural Bases of Communication and Its Disorders Credits: 3
and
SLHS 3200 - Clinical Phonetics Credits: 3
or
SLHS 3600 - Diagnostic Audiology Credits: 3
or
SLHS 4300 - Senior Experience in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Credits: 3