Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences Minor

Program Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Required Courses: 6 credits

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

Elective Courses: 12 credits

Select four or more courses totaling at least 12 credits from the following list. Three courses need to be upper division.

• COMM 3000 - Race, Racism, and Communication in the United States 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 3980 - SLHS Internship/Observation Credits: 1-4
• SLHS 4100 - Language Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
• SLHS 4200 - Speech Disorders and Differences Credits: 3
• SLHS 4300 - SLHS Senior Experience or SLPA Credits: 3
• SLHS 4610 - Aural Rehabilitation Credits: 3

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 - SLHS Senior Experience or SLPA Credits: 3

• or

• COMM 3000 - Race, Racism, and Communication in the United States 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 - SLHS Senior Experience or SLPA Credits: 3

Summary of Requirements