The basic study in speech-language pathology and audiology provided in the speech, language & hearing curriculum prepares students for graduate study in those fields. Such programs are offered through the Intercampus Program in Communicative Disorders at the University of Kansas.
A major in speech, language & hearing also provides preparation for many careers within itself. The following list was compiled from national data and from Major Options by Nicholas Basta (1991, New York: The Stonesong Press). For some of the occupations listed below, such as computer programmer, further skills and/or related training may be desirable. Additional graduate study is generally expected for those occupations marked with an * on the following list.
Health and Human Services
| Business and Industry
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Public Administration
| Education and Communication
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The study of speech, language, and hearing sciences and disorders develops skills in critical analysis, accurate problem definition, the relation of theory to evidence, and the interpretation of data through the examination of human physiology, psychology , and linguistics. The skills developed through a speech, language & hearing degree may be applied to job responsibilities in a variety of occupational groups. For example, while an audiologist, a rehabilitation worker, and a marketing specialist might use critical analysis for different purposes, each will probably use that skill on a daily basis. A sampling of representative skills and abilities follows.
Communication
| Analysis
|
Research
| Interpersonal Relations
|
Speech Language Pathology Jobs
http://www.speechpathology.com/ - Comprehensive resources and job listings.
http://www.speech-languagepathologist.org/ - Free résumé posting and job listings, chat rooms, links.
http://www.slpjob.com/jobs/index.php - Job listings for both speech language pathologists and audiologists.
School jobs
http://www.speechjobsinschools.com/ - Job listings from individual districts and cooperatives, contracting companies with positions in schools, and staffing agencies attempting to fill positions in schools.
Also see our Careers for Education Majors (PK-12) page
Therapy jobs – Physical, Occupational, Speech Language, Rehabilitation
http://www.rehabworld.com/rwjobsrch.htm - all the therapy fields
http://www.rehabcareer.com/ - Comprehensive rehabilitation job posting site.
http://www.healthcaresource.com/career.cfm - Comprehensive healthcare job postings and facilities.
http://www.therapyjobs.com/ - Job posting site for all the therapy fields, including respiratory, radiation, and massage in addition to physical, speech, and occupational.
http://pathology.jobs.topusajobs.com/ - One division of a large comprehensive job posting site for all careers. Searchable by geography, keyword.
http://www.healthjobsusa.com/ - Includes all types of healthcare occupations, including therapists and physical therapy assistants.
http://www.pediastaff.com/ - Full-service pediatric and school-based therapy staffing and recruitment company, placing pediatric speech language pathologists (speech therapists), physical therapists, and occupational therapists in permanent and contract therapy jobs nationwide. Positions are searchable.
Resources for Speech Language Pathologists
http://www.asha.org/ - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - Good “get a job” resources. Includes Audiology as well.
http://www.herring.org/speech.html - Lengthy list of links to resources for Speech Language Pathologists.
Audiology jobs
http://www.audiologyonline.com/
Resources for Audiologists
www.audiology.org – American Academy of Audiology – Includes info about grants and fellowships for grad programs and job-search sessions at national conference.
...about careers, graduate and professional schools, internships, professional associations, or job descriptions contact:
University Career Center
110 Burge Union
(785) 864-3624
For information about majors and concentrations in speech, language & hearing:
Department of Speech, Language & Hearing: Sciences and Disorders
3031 Dole Human Development Center
(785) 864-0630
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