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. Students 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.
Students pursuing a minor degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences may complete requirements
to earn the Departmental Honors designation. Students 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.