Communication Sci. & Disorders Minor
Description
The minor in communication sciences and disorders (CSCD) is offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the School of Applied Sciences. The minor can complement many academic majors and provide students from various majors such as allied health care, biomedical engineering, education, general studies, gerontology, legal studies, psychology, psycholinguistics, recreational therapy, special education, journalism, and neuroscience, basic knowledge related to communication disorders. The CSD minor may assist students from various majors to be better equipped to assist individuals with communication disorders.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| CSCD 2010 | Introduction to Communicative Disorders | 3 |
| CSCD 2160 | Normal Development of Communication | 3 |
| CSCD 3030 | Communication Deficits in Older Adults | 3 |
| CSCD 3160 | Language and Learning Disorders | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Phonetics | ||
| Research Methods for CSD | ||
| Basic Audiology | ||
| Manual Communication | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Other Academic Requirements
Students must receive a C or better grade in all of the 18 credits they take. The communication sciences and disorders minor is offered fully online.