Minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology offers a minor degree in Speech and
Hearing Sciences for students across the University community with an interest in
learning about communication sciences and disorders. ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ in the minor degree
program in Speech and Hearing Sciences will learn about communication across the lifespan,
gain knowledge of communication disorders, and have a basic understanding of how to
interact with individuals with communication disorders in educational, social, and
employment settings.
The undergraduate minor in Speech and Hearing Sciences requires a minimum of 19 credit
hours, with a C or better earned in all courses. Please see the USA Bulletin for the
Degree Requirements and the Course Descriptions.
ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ pursuing a minor degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences may complete requirements
to earn the Departmental Honors designation. ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ will work with a faculty mentor
from the Speech and Hearing Sciences program and two other faculty members to complete
a Senior Honors Thesis project. Specific criteria for the program can be found in
the following .pdf.
Please see the FAQs for answers to General Admission Questions.