Minor in Inclusive Communication and Disability
The Minor in Inclusive Communication and Disability (ICD) is open to majors in the College of Applied Health Sciences and from other units and colleges. Students will be allowed to complete the minor area of study if they meet the transfer-eligibility criteria at the time of application (minimum GPA of 2.50/4.00). Students must submit a request form online. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00 is required for the minor field.
Requirements for the Minor
Students must complete a total of 19 semester hours consisting of the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| DHD 101 | Disability in U.S. Society | 3 |
| DHD 113 | Inclusive Communication | 3 |
| DHD 213 | Disability, Anatomy, and Physiology of Speech and Hearing | 4 |
| DHD 442 | Disability, Communication, and Social Participation | 3 |
| DHD 443 | Empowering Communication and Disability Inclusive Practices | 3 |
| Selectives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Audiological Concepts for Disability and Inclusive Communication | ||
| The Science of Speaking: Disability and Phonetics | ||
| Acoustics for Speech and Hearing in Diverse Populations | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Enrollment Residence Requirement in the Minor
A student must complete at least one-half of the coursework required for the minor field in enrollment residence at the University of Illinois Chicago.