Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences
College of Natural and Health Sciences
The minor in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences is designed for students who are interested in all aspects of human and animal sound production and perception related to communication. Students will find this program can be tailored to complement various areas with the option of selecting courses in acoustics, anatomy and physiology, linguistics, and speech-language and hearing development and disorders.
Note: The minor in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences does not lead to licensure or certification that would permit practice in either Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology. Students earning a minor in Audiology and Speech-Language Sciences must obtain a final grade of C- or better in all courses counting toward the minor.
Minor Requirements — 18-20 Credits
Take all of the following courses:
| ASLS 160 | Introduction to Human Communication and Its DisordersLAB3 | 3 |
| ASLS 220 | Musical Acoustics and Health Issues | 3 |
Choose 12-14 credits from the following courses:
| ASLS 260 | Introduction to Phonetics | 3 |
| ASLS 266 | Normal Speech and Language Development | 3 |
| ASLS 267 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism | 4 |
| ASLS 343 | Fundamentals of Physiological and Biological Acoustics | 2 |
| ASLS 360 | Articulation and Voice Disorders | 3 |
| ASLS 365 | Language Disorders in Children | 3 |
| ASLS 370 | Basic Audiology | 4 |
| ASLS 431 | Organically-Based Communication Disorders | 3 |
| ASLS 478 | Aural Rehabilitation and Amplification | 3 |
| ASLS 487 | Advanced Audiology | 3 |
| ASLS 596 | Comparative Hearing and Vocal Mechanisms | 3 |
Notes: A minimum of 6 upper division credits (300-500 level) in the minor must be earned from UNC.