Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Minor
The speech, language and hearing sciences minor at Saint Louis University is an introduction to speech-language pathology and audiology.
A minor in speech, language and hearing sciences is most helpful to SLU students interested in working in health care or educational settings, including those majoring in physical therapy, occupational therapy, education or special education. Students must complete a minimum of 17 credits to complete the speech, language and hearing sciences minor.
SLU students minoring in speech, language and hearing sciences take the following courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SLHS 1000 | Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| SLHS 2000 | Phonetics | 2 |
| SLHS 2400 | Foundations of Language | 3 |
| SLHS 3700 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| SLHS 4200 | Audiology: Basic Audiometry | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | ||
| SLHS 4150 | Survey of Speech & Language Disorders | 3 |
| or SLHS 4400 | Aural Rehabilitation | |
| or SLHS 4500 | Neurological Basis of Communication | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant option
Students interested in becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant should follow the plan below.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SLHS 1000 | Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| SLHS 2000 | Phonetics | 2 |
| SLHS 2200 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism | 3 |
| SLHS 2400 | Foundations of Language | 3 |
| SLHS 3700 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| SLHS 4150 | Survey of Speech & Language Disorders | 3 |
| SLHS 4350 | Professional Writing & Documentation for the SLP and AuD | 1 |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| SLHS 1000 | Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences | 3 |
| SLHS 2400 | Foundations of Language | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| SLHS 2000 | Phonetics | 2 |
| Credits | 2 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| Students must take ONE of the following courses during Year Three: SLHS 4400 (Fall), SLHS 4150 (Spring), or SLHS 4500 (Spring). | ||
| SLHS 3700 | Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| SLHS 4200 | Audiology: Basic Audiometry | 3 |
| SLHS 4400 | Aural Rehabilitation (Optional) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| SLHS 4150 | Survey of Speech & Language Disorders (Optional) | 3 |
| SLHS 4500 | Neurological Basis of Communication (Optional) | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 23 | |