For Those Considering a Career in Communication Sciences and Disorders Shannon Hall-Mills, Ph.D., CCC-SLP School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Florida State University

Who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech/language/hearing scientists? professionals in the area of human communication sciences and disorders who: evaluate treat conduct research advocate work in schools, hospitals, businesses, in private practice, universities, research laboratories, and government agencies work with infants, children, adolescents, adults and older generations ASHA Career Video: ZMo

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Importance of Language language - our most “human” characteristic the “essence of human life” (Light, 1997) essential to learning, working, enjoying family life and friends multiple ways to express and understand language speaking, sign language, informal gestures, writing, computerized communication

Who are speech-language pathologists? professionals educated to assess and treat speech and language sometimes called speech therapists also assess and treat swallowing disorders and literacy problems SLP’s work with full range of human communication and disorders across the lifespan (infants to elderly)

What else do speech-language pathologists do? train future professionals in colleges and universities manage agencies, clinics, or private practices engage in research to enhance knowledge about human communication develop new methods and assess effectiveness of treatment approaches serve as expert witnesses in court

An example of SLP competencies: the “Big 9” Articulation Fluency Voice and resonance Language Hearing Swallowing Cognitive aspects of communication Social aspects of communication Alternate communication modalities

Future Outlook: Speech- Language Pathology Number of positions in speech-language pathology expected to climb 11% between 2006 and (Bureau of Labor Statistics, ) Excellent job opportunities in next 8 years especially if: you speak a second language are willing to work with aging population and at-risk child populations are willing to relocate to geographic areas with great need

What does a speech-language pathologist earn? Salaries of speech-language pathologists depend on educational background, specialty, experience, work setting, contract length, and geographical location. In 2011, median salary was: Across healthcare settings: $65,000-70,000 (12 months) Across schools: $58,000 (9-10 months)

What is a speech, language, and hearing scientist? conduct research on which clinicians base their methods of assessment and intervention develop evidence-based methods explore the biological, physical, and physiological processes involved in communication collaborate with related professions (engineers, physicians, dentists, psychologists) train future professionals and scientists

Academic Preparation: Speech-Language Pathologist graduate degree required: MS or MA (or more) undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences linguistics, phonetics, anatomy and physiology, psychology, human development, speech and hearing science, normal and abnormal communication development speech, language, swallowing disorders - assessment and intervention, clinical and research experiences Certificate of Clinical Competence graduate degree 375 hours of supervised clinical experience 36-week postgraduate clinical fellowship written exam

Audiology study of: typical hearing hearing and balance disorders habilitation/rehabilitation work encompasses: how hearing mechanism works hearing assessment treating children and adults with hearing loss retraining hearing in children and adults, including cochlear implants

What specifically does an audiologist do? identify, assess, and manage disorders of auditory, balance, and other neural systems select, fit, and dispense amplification systems hearing aids prevent hearing loss by providing and fitting hearing protective devices and education involved in auditory and related research serve as expert witnesses in litigation

More Specific Services from Audiologists testing and diagnosing hearing and balance problems in infants, children, and adults educating consumers, professionals, government agencies on prevention of hearing loss selecting, fitting, dispensing, programming hearing aids and assistive devices conducting research on environmental influences on hearing and cochlear implants working with adults or children who need aural rehabilitation - training on hearing and/or speechreading

Market Trends and Future Outlook: Audiology Positions expected to grow 10% from especially for those with the clinical doctorate in audiology (Bureau of Labor Statistics, edition) U.S. News and World Report ranks Audiologist as 1 of 30 Best Careers of careers/ careers/

What does an audiologist earn? Salaries depend on educational background, experience, work setting, and geographical location. In 2006, median salary: for clinical service provider was $65,000 $70,000 for university faculty $85,000 for administrators A5F8645F786F/%200/06AudSurvey_Salaries.pdf A5F8645F786F/%200/06AudSurvey_Salaries.pdf employee benefits (e.g., insurance, leave, and professional development) are very competitive

Academic Preparation: Audiology graduate degree required: AuD or PhD undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences anatomy and physiology, basic science, math, auditory processes, balance, normal and abnormal communication development auditory assessment and treatment (hearing aids and appliances, cochlear implants), aural rehabilitation (speech reading, sign), speech production Certificate of Clinical Competence graduate degree 375 hours of supervised clinical experience 36-week postgraduate clinical fellowship written exam

FSU Program in Communication Sciences and Disorders ranked 18th in graduate programs in communication disorders by U.S. News and World Report Our programs in Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor of Science (BS) Limited entry (typically junior year) Students planning a career in SLP or AUD Post-baccelaureate SLP Bridge Program 6 graduate prereq courses for people from other bachelor degree fields Master of Science (MS) On-campus program Distance-learning program Competitive PhD

Curriculum Overview Undergraduates: designed to be completed in 4 semesters basic building blocks of speech and language (anatomy, phonetics, neurological bases) possibility for a “minor” in CSD Masters: 60 credit program - usually takes 6 semesters, including summers - last summer is internship program covers all areas needed for certification some “lateral entry” students admitted but may take longer Doctoral: can take 4-5 years depending on mentor competencies in research, teaching, service, and clinical supervision

FSU Clinic provides: Speech-language services (all ages): Evaluations Therapy Audiology services: Evaluations Hearing Aid Fitting *Cochlear Mapping Research: Across the lifespan Future: Veterans Clinic (TBI) Integrated Preschool FSU Speech & Hearing Clinic 201 W. Bloxham Street

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