OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences Minor |
Minor code OR5389
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences
Grover Center W218
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1407
hsls@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/rehab
Fuh-Cherng Jeng, coordinator of undergraduate education/contact person
jeng
@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The minor in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences (HSLS) fosters learning related to communication sciences and the normal processes of human communication. It provides an introduction to communication disorders. The field of HSLS is inherently interdisciplinary. Few academic or clinical realms are unrelated to hearing, speech and language sciences. Study in this area is relevant to students with almost any major.
Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in any clinical field can develop a good foundation through this minor. Even those without professional interests related to hearing, speech and language sciences can benefit from an improved appreciation of issues related to a host of vital human communication issues that affect their everyday lives.
To earn a minor in HSLS, a minimum of 21 hours of HSLS coursework must be completed. Students considering graduate study in the HSLS programs (master’s in speech-language pathology or doctor of audiology) are encouraged to complete the minor and any additional prerequisites.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Students may pursue graduate studies in speech-language pathology and audiology.
Requirements
Minor Hours Requirement
The hearing, speech and language sciences minor requires a minimum of 21 hours.
Minor Course Requirements
Complete the following courses:
- HSLS 1080 - Introduction to Communication Differences and Disorders Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2080 - Phonetics Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2130 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Language Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2500 - Speech Science Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 2530 - Hearing Science Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 3100 - Language Development Credit Hours: 3
- HSLS 3800 - Basic Audiology Credit Hours: 3