Offered by Department of Communication Disorders

Communication Disorders Minor

The minor in Communication Disorders provides basic information about human communication development and disorders. It is appropriate for students majoring in elementary and special education, psychology, human development, and social work. An individual with a minor in Communication Disorders cannot be employed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.

Minimum hours required for minor = 24

  1. Requirements (18 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • CDIS 210, Survey of Communication Disorders - 3 hours
      • CDIS 336, Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism - 3 hours
      • CDIS 352, Normal and Disordered Language: 6-12 Years - 3 hours
      • CDIS 354, Early Communicative Development - 3 hours
      • CDIS 410, Introduction to Audiology - 3 hours
      • CDIS 418, Diagnosis of Communication Disorders - 3 hours (Prereq: CDIS 210, CDIS 354, CDIS 362, admission to Teacher Education)
  2. Electives (6 hours required)
    • Take 6 hours with approval of Communication Disorders faculty:

30 Apr 2010

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