The Saint Elizabeth University Speech-Language Pathology Minor is designed for Saint Elizabeth University students from any major who may be considering a career path in speech-language pathology or audiology. The completion of this coursework will fulfill the application requirements of Saint Elizabeth Univeristy's Speech-Language Pathology Master program as well as other graduate programs.
This SLP minor coursework (total 18 credit) can be completed in 2 or 3 semesters and students will earn an SLP minor upon graduation in addition to the student’s major degree.
Find out more at our Request for Information Link or contact the Program Director directly at ksabourin@steu.edu.
The following SLP Minor courses are now being offered for Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Fall
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
SLP 304 |
Phonetics |
3 |
|
SLP 306 |
Speech and Language Development |
3 |
|
SLP 320 |
Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism |
4 |
Spring
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
SLP 220 |
Speech and Hearing Science |
4 |
|
SLP 401 |
Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation |
4 |
Summer
| Summer | Course # | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Summer A | SLP 100 | Introduction to Communication Disorders |
| Summer B | SLP 306 | Speech and Language Development |
Total Credits: 18 Credits
The following provides a detailed description of courses offered in the Speech-Language Pathology Minor program. All courses are taught online in a mixed synchronous & asynchronous format.
SLP 220 Speech and Hearing Science (4 credits)
Course Description: This course provides students with an introductory knowledge of acoustic principles of hearing and speech, characteristics of speech and physiological correlates, and speech perception. Acoustics and speech analysis, focusing on typical speakers, with an introduction to those with delays and disorders.
SLP 304 Phonetics (3 credits)
Course Description: This course will provide students with an introduction to phonetic transcription of speech sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) emphasizing articulatory phonetics of American English, its dialects, as well as the phonological patterns observed in typical and disordered speech. Students will be expected to read and transcribe broad and narrow phonetic symbols and become familiar with sociolinguistic factors and organic speech disorders that affect pronunciation.
SLP 306 Speech and Language Development (3 credits)
Course Description: This is an introductory course on typical speech, language, and communication development from birth through adolescence. Theories of language acquisition and cognitive and social foundations for language and communication will be explored. Biological, neurological, sensory, psychological, developmental, and cultural influences on language development will be discussed. We will also consider other topics in less detail: the nature and extent of individual and cross-linguistic differences during language acquisition (including bilingual/second language acquisition), the nature of deficits and delays in language acquisition, the development of reading, and changes in linguistic competence and performance at times of life following the primary acquisition period for language. This course also includes guided clinical observation hours relevant to course content.
SLP 320 Anatomy and Physiology the Speech and Hearing Mechanism (4 credits)
Course Description: This course provides students with the information needed to understand how speech is produced and perceived and provides the bases of the anatomy (structure) and understanding of the physiology (function) of the speech and hearing mechanisms including respiration, phonation, articulation, perception, and neurology.Lecture: 3 hours; Laboratory: 3 hours
No pre-requisite courses are needed, although high-school general biology and chemistry courses are recommended.
SLP 401 Introduction to Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation (4 credits)
Course Description: This course provides a basic introduction to the profession of audiology and provides students with the basic understanding of hearing measurement procedures, including screening and basic assessment for hearing loss, acoustic measurements, testing environment, and testing protocol. It also covers an introduction to aural rehabilitation including identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of auditory pathologies. This course will explore the educational, social, and vocational challenges of hearing-impaired individuals across the lifespan.
Students must earn a B or better in all SLP Minor courses to meet ASHA Certification Requirements and to be eligible for admission to the SLP graduate program.
Optional Additional Coursework:
SLP 100 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3 credits).
Course Description: This undergraduate course provides a basic introduction to the profession of speech-language pathology, and a broad survey of the myriad of communication disorders within the field. An overview of the biology and typical developmental milestones of speech and language will provide the background necessary for understanding and discussion of communication disorders. Assessment and treatment of communication disorders will be considered within the context of linguistic and cultural diversity, evidence-based practice, and case studies. This is a general education course and is not required for ASHA certification.
General academic coursework required by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA) as part of the professional certification process that is not required for
the SLP Minor. Students may also take the academic coursework in the following areas
to fulfill ASHA general education requirement (https://www.asha.org/
- Biological Sciences
- Physics or Chemistry
- Social/Behavioral Sciences (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
- Statistics