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In this minor, you will explore human communication and disorders. You will be trained to become a thoughtful and effective communicator who is mindful of how people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds behave, speak, and communicate. You’ll develop a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, and become familiar with the disorders that affect the ability to communicate.
With this minor, you can complete some prerequisite courses required for graduate degrees in communication sciences or gain a foundation in adjacent fields in the medical and allied health professions, education, and behavioral sciences. With a core competence in integrating information from the areas of human development, psychology, cognitive science, biology, acoustics, and language sciences, you could also set yourself apart as a candidate for opportunities in advertising, corporate communications, human resources, marketing, public affairs, public relations, and publishing.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
All courses toward this minor must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Communication Arts, Sciences, and Disorders offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
