The Communication Sciences and Disorders minor provides students with a foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanism, and the normal development of hearing, speech and language skills. Students interested in this minor typically major in pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine, pre-dental, nursing, linguistics, psychology and education.
Students who have earned between 45 and 60 credits and have a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply for this minor. Please note that courses that are required for the Communication Sciences and Disorders major do not count toward a CSD minor if the courses are required by the student’s home department.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Majors are ineligible for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor.
Applying for the Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor
To apply to the Communication Sciences and Disorders minor, please go to ONE.UF to submit an application. To start the minor in Fall semester, you must apply by May 15th. To start the minor in Spring semester, you must apply by October 15th.
Minor Courses
Students accepted into the minor are required to complete 15 total credits including 9 credits of required coursework and 6 credits of elective coursework. Students may choose any two elective courses listed below to meet the elective requirements.
Required Courses (9 credits)
- SPA3101 Speech Anatomy and Physiology
- SPA4004 Language Development
- SPA4302 Intro to Audiology and Hearing
Elective Courses (6 credits)
- SPA3003 Phonetics
- SPA3011 Speech Acoustics
- SPA3032 Fundamentals of Hearing
- SPA4104 Neural Basis of Communication
- SPA4250 Introduction to Speech Disorders
- SPA4400 Introduction to Language Disorders
Questions?
For questions or concerns, please contact Brenda McDonnell at bmcdonnell@phhp.ufl.edu.