The communication sciences and disorders (CSD) minor consists of one required foundation course taken prior to any core or elective courses, then two core courses and one elective from either the remaining core courses in the list or from a specified set of elective courses that are taught by units other than the CSD department. Students may consult with an advisor in the CSD department concerning the current listing of eligible elective courses for the CSD minor.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Foundation Course
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Communication Disorders | ||
| Communication Disorders in Movies | ||
Communication Sciences and Disorders Core
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Language Development | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Mechanism | ||
| Phonetics | ||
| Introduction to Audiology | ||
| Speech and Hearing Science | ||
| Speech Disorders across the Life Span | ||
| Language Disorders across the Life Span | ||
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete at least one of the following. Additional courses may be needed to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours for the minor. | 3-6 | |
| Elementary ASL 1 | ||
| Counseling Theories and Practice | ||
| Public Speaking | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| Innovation! | ||
| Interprofessional Ethics for Individual and Population Health | ||
| The (in)Visibility of (dis)Ability in Society | ||
| Global Perspectives in Disability and Health | ||
| The American Healthcare System | ||
| Communication Skills for the Health Professions | ||
| Learning and Motivation | ||
| Learning Principles and Behavior Analysis | ||
Minor Credit Requirement
Minimum of 15 semester hours required in the minor
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor