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INDIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY CAREER INFORMATION IN COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
I. WHAT IS SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY? The SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST is the
professional trained to work with children and adults with communication
disorders. Communication disorders can result from such problems as
delayed development, head injury, disease or stroke. The speech-language
pathologist frequently interacts with parents, teachers, doctors, nurses and
other professionals in diagnosing and treating communication disorders.
The AUDIOLOGIST tests the hearing of individuals and helps plan and direct
programs for learning how to deal with hearing problems, e.g., teaching speech
reading, use of sign language, amplification systems, and appropriate
II. WHERE MIGHT I BE EMPLOYED? Speech-language pathologists and audiologists
may be employed in a wide variety of settings. Traditionally, a large
percentage of speech-language pathologists have been employed by school systems
and audiologists by physicians or hospitals. With the rapid expansion of
health services, both speech-language pathologists and audiologists are finding
increased opportunities in HOSPITALS,
III. WHAT TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED? A MASTER'S DEGREE in communication disorders
(speech- language pathology and audiology) is required in order to become
licensed to work professionally in any setting. A four year undergraduate
degree is required for beginning the graduate
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION (the American Speech &
Hearing Association's Certificate of Clinic Competence) requires a master's
degree in either speech-language pathology or audiology, satisfactory
performance in a "clinical fellowship year" (which can be the first year on the
job), and a passing score on a
CERTIFICATION by the state departments of education in public schools is required if you plan to work in the schools. In Indiana, a master's degree is required. LICENSING by the State Board of Examiners in
Speech Pathology and Audiology is required in Indiana and by a similar board in
more than 30 other states Standards for licensure are generally the same as for
the ASHA Certificate of Clinical
IV. WHAT COURSES IN HIGH SCHOOL WOULD HELP PREPARE ME FOR A MAJOR IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY OR AUDIOLOGY? Psychology, English, anatomy and physics. Students are normally expected to be ranked in the top 50% of their high school class in order to gain entrance in Indiana State University. V. WHY WOULD I WANT TO ATTEND ISU? Indiana State University offers an undergraduate major in Communication Disorders that provides the preparatory material/experiences for the master's degree program in either speech-language pathology or audiology. At the graduate level, the student may opt for a program that leads to work in any setting or for program that leads to work in a clinic/institution setting only. "The master's degree (M.S./M.A.) degree
education program in speech-language pathology at Indiana State University is
accredited by the Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association."
This assures some consistency in courses for transfer from one accredited
program to another, as well as for meeting
VI. WHAT OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR STUDENT INVOLVEMENT? Communication Disorders sponsors the local
chapter of the
VII. WHAT FINANCIAL HELP IS AVAILABLE?
VIII. WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? Department of Communication Disorders and
Special Education
American Speech, Language, and Hearing
Association 10801 Rockville Pike
Students are encouraged to visit the clinic and meet faculty and students. AREA-COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 1. At what point (freshman year, sophomore year, etc.) should a student contact the department about majoring in this area? Since communication disorders is an intensive
professional training program involving considerable clinical experience, it is
highly desirable to the student to declare the major and be consulting with an
advisor as soon as possible during the
2. Could you suggest any General Education Courses that would be particularly useful for a student to take before entering the program? Courses in psychology, linguistics, anatomy, special education and speech. 3. Could you suggest a good introductory course a student could take to get acquainted with the field? CD 163: Introduction to Language Development and Communication Disorders 4. What are some required courses a student will take to complete the program? Eng 210 Linguistics-3hrs OR
5. What are some of the typical problems a student experiences while going through the program? Students sometimes have difficulty in the program for the following reasons: 1. Language problems: Many students with language difficulty (either written or oral) find it difficult to handle the subject matter, as well as to work effectively in the clinic with individuals who also have such communication problems. 2. Professional behavior with clients, peers and instructors. 3. Ability to translate theory into
practical application with clients.
7. What new information or skills will a person have after completing the program? a. Knowledge of structure and function
of speech and hearing disorders.
8. What kinds of jobs do students who obtain this degree apply for? Speech-language pathologists and audiologists in public schools, hospitals, rehab clinics, nursing homes, and private practices. 9. Anything you would like to add:
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