Undergraduate Minors

Complement your major area of study with a focus in communication disorders or deaf studies.

Communication Disorders Minor

Eligibility

The communications disorders minor is open to students majoring in all disciplines except those majoring in speech-language pathology. 

Overview of Course Requirements

All students in the communication disorders minor must take 18 credits of courses within the minor, which includes:

  • the 3-credit SLPA-15000 Introduction to Communication Disorders course; and 
  • at least 15 credits of SLPA coursework which includes:
    • at least 3 credits of any disorder course offered within the minor
    • needed remaining credits from our designated SLPA elective course list

Note that studentsusing the communication disorders minor to fulfill the CLA requirements should carefully review course designations to ensure they are taking courses that satisfy CLA requirements. Please refer to the Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog for the specific requirements for the minor. 

How to Apply for the Communications Disorder Minor

  1. Contact Lynne Hewitt to schedule an appointment with the Communications Disorder Minor Advisor.

  2. Submit IC Workflow request.

Questions?

Lynne Hewitt, Chair
301 Smiddy Hall
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

(607) 274-1890