Program: Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor - Syracuse University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Course Catalog

Apr 02, 2025

Chair:

Kathy Vander Werff
621 Skytop Road, Suite 1200

Contact:

Phone: 315-443-9637
Email: csd@syr.edu

The minor is designed for the undergraduate student who wishes to explore the field of communication sciences and disorders, to investigate an area of academic substance, and to become familiar with a field that offers opportunities in both applied and basic research and clinical practice.

Admission:

The minor is open to all students who earn a grade of B or higher is CSD 212.

Student Learning Outcomes

For information on student learning outcomes, please contact the department

Curriculum Requirements

CSD 212 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders

At least three courses selected from the following group:

CSD 315 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms
CSD 316 - Introduction to Applied Phonetics
CSD 325 - Fundamentals of Hearing Sciences
CSD 345 - Speech Science
CSD 409 - Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech and Language
CSD 422 - Development of Speech and Language

And two additional courses chosen from the prior group or from the following:

CSD 427 - Speech and Language Disorders in Children
CSD 429 - Basic Clinical Audiology
CSD 435 - Aural Rehabilitation

Total Credits Required

The minor consists of 18 credits.