Major/Minor Curriculum
Celebrating our SLHS 2025 grads at the annual senior brunch.
Communication is a fundamental human right and plays a central role in the dignity and value of human life. Therefore, the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Program is dedicated to educating students so that they may assist those who experience communication disorders.
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
120 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
COM 101 – Foundations of Public Speaking
SW 266-CCM – Media Literacy
Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
Second major, minor or concentration area required
Description of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Major 36 Required Credit Hours
The SLHS Program gives students the strong academic and experiential background they need for success in graduate school. Students are prepared to choose graduate studies in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech science.
Required Courses (27 hours)
SLHS 231 Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
SLHS 240 Introduction to Phonetics
SLHS 332 Language Development
SLHS 333 Anatomy & Physiology of Speech and Hearing
SLHS 334 Speech and Hearing Science
SLHS 335 Phonological Development & Disorders
SLHS 336 Fundamentals of Audiology
SLHS 356 Communication Research Methods
SLHS 485 Capstone: Ethics & Professional Development
Elective Courses (9 hours)
SLHS 203 ASL 3
SLHS 204 ASL 4
SLHS 337 Clinical Procedures
SLHS 338 Language and Culture
SLHS 432 Bilingualism Across the Lifespan
SLHS 433 Aural Rehabilitation
SLHS 436 Neurogenic Communication Disorders
SLHS 437 Language Disorders in Children
SLHS 475 Teaching Practicum in CSD
SLHS 481 Topics in CSD
Clinical Opportunities (Elective Courses)
SLHS 360S CSD Clinical Practice: Speech and Language Clinic, Audiology Clinic, Butler Early Language and Literacy Preschool Program (BELL)
SLHS 363S Community Screening Practicum
SLHS 460S Butler Aphasia Community (BAC)
Research Opportunities (Elective Courses)
SLHS 397-399 Faculty Directed Research
SLHS 401-403 Independent Study
Minor
Description of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) Minor
The SLHS Program gives students the strong academic and experiential background they need for success in graduate school. Students are prepared to choose graduate studies in speech-language pathology, audiology, or speech science.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for CSD Minor 18 hours
SLHS 231 Introduction to Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
SLHS 240 Introduction to Phonetics
SLHS 332 Language Development
SLHS 333 Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
SLHS 334 Speech and Hearing Science
SLHS 336 Fundamentals of Audiology
The information found on this website with respect to major/minor/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum. Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.