Minor in Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences

Our students become deft observers of human communication who understand normal and disordered speech, language and hearing processes. They apply these skills in fields such as health care, education, integrated physiology, linguistics, psychology and communication.

The minor in speech, language and hearing sciences introduces students to the basics of human communication, including an understanding of normal and disordered speech, language and hearing processes. The minor provides an academic foundation for students interested in a wide variety of careers related to the fields of disabilities, health care, education, integrated physiology, linguistics, psychology and communication.

  • Learn the characteristics, causes and treatment of disorders that affect speech, language and hearing
  • Understand the science behind human connection
  •  Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Learn from professionals at our Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic (SLHC), which provides services to children and adults in the Boulder and Denver area

Gain real-world skills and practice through one of our three optional internship programs

Top 20 graduate program in speech-language pathology and top 15 graduate program in audiology

(U.S. News & World Report, 2019)

Be successful.

The minor in speech, language and hearing sciences provides skills and knowledge for a variety of careers, ranging from health care to education.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Work in health and medicine, business, or K–12 education as a speech therapy assistant, vocal coach, disability service coordinator, English as a second language teacher, early childhood specialist, literacy specialist or social worker

 

Between 2016 and 2026, jobs for speech-language pathologists with a master’s degree are expected to grow 18%, and 20% for audiologists with a doctoral or professional degree in audiology

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in speech, language and hearing courses, including a total of 9 upper-division credit hours.

Required courses include:

  • Introduction to Communication Disorders
  • Science of Human Communication

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

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