Speech-Language Pathology Minor
The Speech-Language Pathology minor is designed to prepare students to apply for a graduate program in speech-language pathology. With the addition of clinical experiences, students will be prepared to be a speech-language pathology assistant. Licensure is required to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant in the state of Virginia.
Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to assure breadth/depth of knowledge and experiences prior to applying to graduate school in speech-language pathology.
Admission Requirement: This minor is open to students in good academic standing.
Minor Requirements
This minor requires a total of 18 credits.
| Required Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| SLP 201 | Communication & Disability | 3 Credits |
| SLP 301 | Foundations of Speech-Language Pathology I | 3 Credits |
| SLP 302 | Foundations of Speech Language Pathology II | 3 Credits |
| SLP 401 | Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology | 3 Credits |
| Choose 6 Credits from the Following Courses: | ||
| BIO 161
BIO 161L |
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
3 Credits
1 Credit |
| BIO 162
BIO 162L |
Anatomy & Physiology II
Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
3 Credits
1 Credit |
| PSY 110 | Human Growth & Development | 3 Credits |
| PSY 250 | Biological Bases of Behavior | 3 Credits |
| PSY 313 | Adulthood and Aging | 3 Credits |
| ED 200SL | Foundations of Teaching and Learning | 3 Credits |
| ED 309 | Special Education: Foundations and Characteristics of Exceptional Learners | 3 Credits |
| HPR 115 | Medical Terminology | 3 Credits |
| HPR 225 | Health Psychology | 3 Credits |
| HPR 230 | Community Health | 3 Credits |
| HPR 308 | Global Health & Culture | 3 Credits |
| HPR 330 | Designing Health Programs | 3 Credits |
| Total Credits for Minor = 18 Credits | ||
