Speech and Hearing Science Minor

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Admission Criteria

Current UB students seeking admission to the Speech and Hearing Science minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements

Speech and Hearing Science Core (18 credits)

CDS 151LEC - Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Credits: 3
Five additional CDS courses, which may include independent study

Notes

UB Seminar courses cannot count towards minor requirements.

Total Credits Required for Major: 18

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of C average (2.000) for acceptance to the minor.
Complete CDS introductory overview course, CDS 151 Introduction to Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, plus five additional CDS courses, which may include independent study, for a total of 18 credits. You must receive a C or better in each CDS course. You may choose courses to meet your specific interests. These will be selected with guidance from a faculty mentor who must approve them.”

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

Demonstrate knowledge of biological sciences, physical science, mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, and basic communication.
Demonstrate knowledge across the age span of basic human communication processes related to their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, linguistic, and cultural bases.
Demonstrate in standard oral and/or written form the ability to: recognize and describe normal aspects of the development and use of phonology, receptive and expressive language, fluency, vocal production, resonance, cognition/communication, social communication, and hearing.
Demonstrate in standard oral and/or written form the ability to: identify the clinical characteristics of possible etiologies for a variety of communication differences and disorders, cognition/communication, and hearing.