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SLHS 251: Introduction to Communication Disorders

Speech, Lang, & Hearing Sci · 3 credits

An introduction to communication sciences and disorders. This course provides a basic overview of our knowledge and understanding about language, speech, hearing, and cognitive processes underlying communication. The course also includes discussion about communication disorders and differences, and highlights how neurodiversity, disorders, and differences impact social and cultural interactions across the lifespan.

Offered in 5 of the 26 listed terms (Fall 2025 to Spring 2027).

Prerequisites

None that Banner enforces.

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

Required by (2)

SLHS 370, SLHS 380

What it leads to

Courses that list it as a prerequisite, then the courses that list those, 2 levels deep.

Syllabi and course websites

None listed yet.

Instructors

InstructorSectionsTerms
Evans, Kelli3Fall 2025 to Fall 2026
Ayars, Sara1Spring 2026

Every offering in the listed terms (5 sections)

TermSecCRNTypeMeetsInstructorEnrolledDelivery
Spring 202791N23655LectureTBA · ONLINE ASNCStaff0/50Distance Instr-OnLine
Fall 2026042852LectureTR 2:00pm-3:20pm · AW 204Evans, Kelli105/150Face to Face Instruction
Summer 2026SOL30638LectureTBA · ONLINE ASNCEvans, Kelli18/50Distance Instr-OnLine
Spring 2026023269LectureTR 10:00am-11:20am · AW 204Ayars, Sara76/150Face to Face Instruction
Fall 2025043714LectureTR 10:00am-11:20am · AW 204Evans, Kelli130/150Face to Face Instruction