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Speech-Language-Hearing Scienc...

Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Minor


IN THIS SECTION
  • Disabilities Studies
    • Disabilities Studies Minor
  • Normal and Disordered Speech, Language, and Hearing
    • Normal and Disordered Speech, Language, and Hearing Minor
  • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
    • Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
    • Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Minor
    • 4-Plus B.S./M.S. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences

Help people overcome barriers to communication.

The Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences Minor (formerly Communication Sciences and Disorders) was designed for those students who may be interested in applying to a graduate program in speech-language pathology or audiology.

With this minor, you will learn processes of communication and how they can break down. You will also explore typical and nontypical development and the diagnosis and treatment of disordered communication. You will develop the ability to think critically, evaluate data, engage in scientific reasoning, and write and present professionally, and you will be equipped to attend graduate school or start your career in public health, education, business, or private practice. Whether you want to work alongside an autistic child, help students learn to read in the classroom, treat a stutterer seeking therapy, or help individuals stay part of the conversation as they age, this degree will help you achieve your goals.

Explore sample courses in this program.

CD-100 Introduction to Human Communication and Its Disorders

Nature and causes of organic and functional speech/language and hearing problems, general awareness of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
3 credits

CD-103 Language Science

Introduction to basic linguistic knowledge including theoretical areas of pragmatics, semantics, syntax, morphology, and phonology in a multicultural perspective.
3 credits

CD-110 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing

Normal anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms with emphasis on respiration, phonation, resonance, articulation, and audition.
3 credits

CD-201 Hearing Science

Basic information to understand concepts in audiology: physical concepts, acoustics, psychoacoustics, measurement of sound and speech perception theories.
3 credits

CD-202 Speech Science

Basic information to understand concepts in speech: physical and psychophysical bases, linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects, and clinical instruments.
3 credits

CD-230 Neuroscience for Communication Sciences and Disorders

Structure and function of the nervous system and its relation to normal and disordered speech, language, and hearing.
3 credits

CD-310 Language Disorders

Examination of the processes interfering with normal language acquisition and the disorders that disturb established language skills in children and adults.
3 credits

CD-320 Speech Disorders

Study of the theoretical bases of articulation, voice, and fluency disorders. Etiology, characteristics, evaluation, and rehabilitation of these disorders.
3 credits

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