Communication Sciences Student Survival Guide

First Edition
Author: NSSLHA
ISBN #: 1401882560
©2005   Publish Date: 10/26/2004
Binding: PB
Pages: 192
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Price: $37.95

Description:

This book is a must-have resource for anyone considering or involved in a program of study in audiology, speech-language pathology, or speech-language-hearing sciences. Written by members of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association with contributions from a wide range of clinical and academic professionals, this guide is relevant and useful to students who are at any point along the path towards a career in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). This comprehensive guide includes advice for students from the time they are in high school until they graduate with their master's, doctorate, and/or post-doctorate. Providing background on the disciplines, practical advice, and helpful checklists for use during a program of study this resource also includes important information on professional specialty areas, settings, and career options. This survival guide will be invaluable companion throughout a CSD academic career.

Table of Contents:

Preface. Contributors and Acknowledgements. Introduction to the Professions. Job Outlook. National Student Speech Language Hearing Association. Financing your CSD Education. The Importance of Shared Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Courses. Advice for High School Students. Advice for Freshmen Year. Advice for Sophomore Year. Advice for Junior Year. Advice for Senior Year. Advice for Adults Returning to College. Advice for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students. Advice for Students with an Undergraduate Degree in Another Discipline. Transitioning from Undergraduate to Graduate Coursework. Research Basics. Writing a Thesis. Writing for the Clinical Practicuum. Advice for 1st Year Graduate Students. Advice for 2nd Year Graduate Students. Doctoral Degrees and Applying to a Doctoral Program. Advice for Students in AuD Programs. Advice for Audiology Students in ScD or PhD Programs. Advice for Students in Speech-Language Science PhD Programs. Information about Post-Doctorates. Specialty Interests in Audiology and Hearing Sciences. Specialty Interests in Speech-Language Pathology and Speech-Language Sciences. Other Career Options. Resume and Interview Preparation. Advice for Choosing a CF in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. Going to the ASHA Convention. Being active in the American Speech-Language-Hearing

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