Speech-Language-Hearing Processes Minor (SLHN)

The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences offers an academic minor (minimum of 15 credit hours) in speech, language and hearing processes which may be of particular interest to students majoring in areas such as biology, chemistry, communication arts and sciences, engineering, linguistics, music therapy, vocal music, occupational therapy, nursing, psychology, social work, and others. Pre-professional studies in such curricula as pre-dentistry and pre-medicine also can be augmented meaningfully through inclusion of studies in human communication science and disorders, with particular reference to the study of anatomic, physiologic, neurologic, psycho-social and physical bases of speech, language and hearing.

Listed below are courses from which students can create a Speech-Language-Hearing Processes minor in consultation with a departmental advisor. Students may design minor options which emphasize speech-language-hearing science, communication disorders, or other individually-tailored areas complementary to the student’s educational and vocational goals.

Speech-Language-Hearing Processes

SLHS 2030 - Language Acquisition Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 2040 - Phonetics Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 2041 - Phonetics Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
SLHS 2050 - Speech Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 2051 - Speech Anatomy and Physiology Lab Credits: 1 hour
SLHS 2060 - Hearing Science Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 2070 - Clinical Laboratory Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 2080 - Introduction to Audiology Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 4560 - Rehabilitative Audiology Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 4590 - Neuroscience for Communication Sciences and Disorders Credits: 3 hours
SLHS 5010 - Principles of Speech Science Credits: 3 hours

Additional Information

For additional information about a minor in Speech-Language-Hearing Processes, or for an advising appointment, contact an advisor in the College of Health and Human Services. Because most departmental offerings are sequential and offered once per year, advising is critical for students interested in pursuing this minor Speech-Language-Hearing Processes.