Communication Sciences, Minor
Program Overview
Students who are not interested in pursuing a career in speech-language pathology or audiology may consider minoring in communication sciences in conjunction with, or as preparation for, study in other fields. For example, professionals involved in human services fields such as medicine, social work, nursing, or education work with persons with communication disorders and may benefit from having some education in the Communication Sciences Program.
Undergraduate Policies
For undergraduate policies and procedures, please review the Undergraduate Academics section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
The minor in communication sciences requires a minimum of 15 credit hours. It focuses on normal processes of speech, language, and hearing, as well as on the speech, language, and hearing disorders that result from breakdowns in these processes. Interested students should meet with an advisor for specific course requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| COSI 109 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3 |
| COSI 313 | Language Development | 3 |
| COSI 325 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 3 |
| Choose two of the following: | 6 | |
| Phonetics and Phonology | ||
| Introduction to American Sign Language I | ||
| Speech and Hearing Science | ||
| Communication and Aging | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |