Minors

You may choose from among four minors in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Up to 8 credits may apply to both the General Education requirements and these minors.

Minor Requirements

Hearing and Deafness

Four of the following:

Psychology

Students in any major may minor in Psychology. Students who minor in Psychology will take a minimum of four courses, three of which must be taken at Emerson. All Psychology courses count toward this minor, as well as SC 213 “The Brain and Behavior” and SC 311 “Sensation and Perception”. Students who minor in both Psychology and Science may not double count these courses. To complete the minor, students may choose among the following courses:

Science

Students minoring in Science will complete a minimum of four Science courses, three of which must be taken at Emerson. All minors must include at least one course from the Human Biology and Health cluster, at least one from the Environmental Science cluster, and at least one 300-level Science course. The sophomore Honors Seminar (HS 201) counts toward the minor as a Human Biology and Health course.

Human Biology and Health Courses

Environmental Science Courses

Health Communication

Students in any major may minor in Health Communication. Sixteen credits are required for the minor, four of which may also be used to fulfill General Education requirements. This minor is intended to strengthen the curriculum for students pursuing health-related careers related to marketing, public relations, allied health, social work, and other fields. To complete the minor, the following courses are required:

One of the following: