The Professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

Explore the professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology on the ASHA web site

• Learn the best way to prepare for the professions, prepare for graduate school or prepare for career entry
• Read about current job market trends in the professions of audiology, speech-language pathology, and communcation sciences
• Find out what regions or areas are looking for qualified service providers
• Learn about different employment settings that hire audiologists and speech-language pathologists
• Learn about the opportunities and benefits available to post-secondary students who join NSSLHA.

Market Trends (ASHA Web Site)

Future Outlook: Audiology
Job growth for audiology is expected to continue for the next eight years. Because hearing loss is strongly associated with aging...
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Future Outlook: Speech-Language Pathology
Excellent job opportunities in speech-language pathology is expected to continue for the next eight years. The expanding population in older age groups is prone to medical conditions that result in speech, language and swallowing...
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