Speech-Language Pathology Minor
Minimum Requirements for Speech-Language Pathology Minor: 21 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Speech Language Pathology Minor Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| LING F101X | Nature of Language | 3 |
| LING F318 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | 3 |
| Complete 15 credits of department-approved electives in Speech-Language Pathology | 15 | |
| Recommended Electives (Offered by UAA) | ||
Foundations of Communication Disorders | ||
Language Disorders and Intervention for the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | ||
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | ||
Language Development Across the Lifespan | ||
Phonology and Articulation Development and Disorders | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Note: To complete this minor, students must take at least one class from UAF to meet the minor resident credit requirement. Recommended electives may be taken from UAA or another accredited institution with a formal Speech-Language Pathology program. For the purposes of financial aid, any course taken outside of the University of Alaska system will need preapproval at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the semester. The UAA Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD) courses listed above are available online. For permission to enroll, or more information about careers in speech-language pathology please contact the UAF Linguistics Department Chair and/or UAA's Speech-Language Pathology Program Director.
Requirements for Alaska State Licensure: Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| To apply for Alaska State Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, students must complete: | ||
All requirements for the Speech-Language Pathology Minor listed above | ||
100 clinical hours in Speech-Language Pathology | ||
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Certification Exam 1 | ||
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Highly recommended
Recommendations for Admission: M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
| Credits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students interested in pursuing Speech-Language Pathology at the graduate level should complete the following in addition to the minor: 1 | ||
Audiology | ||
Aural Rehabilitation | ||
Neurological Foundations of Speech and Hearing | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or STAT F300 | Statistics | |
Biology (BIOL) Course | ||
Physics (PHYS) or Chemistry (CHEM) Course | ||
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Admissions requirements vary among graduate programs. Be sure to check the specific requirements for the school(s) you are applying to.
