Academic Preparation for Careers in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology

medical settings

Most audiologists work in ________, private practice, industry, or universities.

MA

A(n) ________ is an entry- level degree for SLP.

doctor of audiology

An AuD (________) is entry- level clinical degree for audiology.

What 3 things do you have to do to practice as an SLP?

pass the national praxis exam, apply for the CCC, apply for state licensure

What does CCC stand for?

certificate of clinical competency

Where do most SLP's practice?

schools

Where do most audiologists work/practice?

medical settings, private practice, industry, or universities

What are the 3 types of skills you need to be a good SLP/audiologist?

critical thinking, problem solving, logical reasoning skills

What are the foundational coursework areas for SLPs/audiologists?

biology, human anatomy and physiology, linguistics, math and statistics, neuroscience, physics and acoustics, psychology and cognitive science

Is exposure to research and the scientific community important or not to be an SLP/audiologist?

It is important