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Speech Language Pathology Careers:
The ability to communicate is one of the most
important human functions. Any impairment of
this ability can affect every aspect of a
person's life. Professionals in the
Speech-Language-Hearing field help patients deal
with a broad range of disabilities, and
conditions related to speech delays or
difficulties of hearing.
The field of communication science and disorders
of the speech, language and hearing includes a
wide range of careers, including the following:
- Audiologist (Doctor of Audiology): A Doctor of
Audiology (Au.D.) specializes in the diagnosis
and management of hearing and balance related
disorders. To become an audiologist, you must
earn a doctoral degree (Au.D.) from an audiology
accredited program by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language
Pathology.
- Speech Language Pathologist: Speech Language
Pathologists also known as Speech Therapists or
Speech Pathologists, work with patients with
voice, swallowing, language and speech
disorders. To become a Speech Language
Pathologist you must complete a Master’s Degree
program accredited by the Council on Academic
Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language
Pathology (CAA).
- Speech, language and hearing scientist: Speech
Language and Hearing Scientists research trends
in communication sciences, and develop methods
for diagnosing and treating individuals with
speech, language and hearing problems. To
qualify as a Speech Language and Hearing
Scientist you must complete undergraduate
courses in physics, biology, chemistry,
mathematics, linguistics, psychology and
speech-language-hearing science. You are then
required to complete a Master's degree program.
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