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 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. 

Required Courses
SLHS 1000Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences3
SLHS 2000Phonetics2
SLHS 2400Foundations of Language3
SLHS 3700Speech and Language Development3
SLHS 4200Audiology: Basic Audiometry3
Choose One of the Following:
SLHS 4150Survey of Speech & Language Disorders3
or SLHS 4400 Aural Rehabilitation
or SLHS 4500 Neurological Basis of Communication
Total Credits17

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant option

Students interested in becoming a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant should follow the plan below.

SLHS 1000Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences3
SLHS 2000Phonetics2
SLHS 2200Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism3
SLHS 2400Foundations of Language3
SLHS 3700Speech and Language Development3
SLHS 4150Survey of Speech & Language Disorders3
SLHS 4350Professional Writing & Documentation for the SLP and AuD1
Total Credits18

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year One
FallCredits
SLHS 1000 Introduction to Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences 3
 Credits3
Spring
SLHS 2400 Foundations of Language 3
 Credits3
Year Two
Fall
SLHS 2000 Phonetics 2
 Credits2
Year Three
Fall
SLHS 3700 Speech and Language Development 3
SLHS 4200 Audiology: Basic Audiometry 3
 Credits6
Spring
SLHS 4150
Survey of Speech & Language Disorders (or SLHS 4400 Aural Rehabilitation in the Fall semester)
or Neurological Basis of Communication
3
 Credits3
 Total Credits17
 

Apply for Admission

Contact Doisy College of Health Sciences:
Julie Miller
Recruitment Specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu