The Minor in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology is a 6 course program that provides prerequisite coursework for those interested in pursuing graduate work in the field of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The minor is also a complement to related fields of study that may include linguistics, psychology, inclusive and early childhood education, family studies, child advocacy, biology, social work, gerontology, music therapy, and other health related fields. The coursework provides an introduction to normal communication development (speech, language, and hearing), as well as diagnosis and treatment of developmental or acquired disorders throughout the lifespan, current research, related professionals, and work settings.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| CSND 100 | Fields of Communication Sciences and Disorders | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete five courses from the following: | 15 | |
| Speech and Hearing Science | ||
| Introduction to Language Development 1 | ||
| Phonetic Study of Speech Sounds (Linguistics majors can replace this course with LNGN 331) 1 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Systems 1 | ||
| Neurophysiological Bases of Communication 1 | ||
| Clinical Procedures in Audiology 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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Course counts as a prerequisite toward the Master's degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders with Speech Language Pathology concentration. It also counts as a prerequisite toward the Doctoral degree program in Audiology These courses must be taken in order to be admitted to these programs as a student with a background in Speech.
Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion
This recommended degree plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years and 120 credits. This plan is a recommendation and MUST be used in consultation with their academic advisor. Important note: Students should be aware this plan assumes no pre-requisite coursework is required. If pre-requisite coursework is needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which do not appear on the plan.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| No minor courses this semester | CSND 100 | 3 | |
| 0 | 3 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Minor Elective 1 | 3 | Minor Elective 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Minor Elective 3 | 3 | Minor Elective 4 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| Minor Elective 5 | 3 | No minor courses this semester | |
| 3 | 0 | ||
| Total Credits 18 | |||