Audiologist
Comprehensive Sites
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Student SectionThe student and recent graduate section of this organization offers you a variety of ways to explore the profession of an audiologist. A guide to graduate programs, financial assistance, mentoring opportunities, and information on the Praxis exam are included. Learn how to earn certification in this field, find out about student award opportunities, or connect to EdFind for specific academic program data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: AudiologistsFrom this page of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can learn about the nature of the work of an audiologist, as well as the training required, advancement opportunities, job outlook, and likely salary. Find information on related occupations, or connect a variety of important resources and organizations in the field of audiology.
Occupational Titles
Audiologist
Communication Specialist
Director, Speech-And-Hearing Clinic
Director, Speech-And-Hearing Clinic
Doctor of Audiology
Educational Speech-Language Clinician
Hearing Therapist
Language Pathologist
Oral Therapist
Public School Speech Clinician
Public School Speech Therapist
School Speech/Language Pathologist
Slp (Speech Language Pathologist)
Speech Clinician
Speech Correction Consultant
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language Pathologists
Speech Pathologist
Speech Therapist
Speech And Language Clinician
Speech And Language Specialist
Speech And Language Teacher
Speech-Language Therapist
Teacher Of The Speech And Hearing Handicapped
Voice Pathologist
Accredited Academic Programs
American Academy of Audiology: Academic Programs in AudiologyFrom the student information section of the Academy, this site connects to audiology programs across the nation. A full list of advanced degree programs is available.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Academic ProgramsLearn about earning a graduate degree in audiology at this site, where you can find out about the best undergraduate classes to take, and select resources for getting started on your education. Accredited and graduate program listings are also offered, as well as information on distance education and a contact to find out about undergraduate education.
EdFindEdFind offers on-demand academic searches so that you can locate a program that meets your requirements in the field of audiology. This program is part of the Higher Education Data System, so you don’t have to spend too much time searching the web. The site is intended for students pursuing a degree in communications science disorders.
Princeton Review: Speech Pathology/AudiologyA comprehensive list of schools offering an audiology program is found at this link, with further direct connections to schools and their overall student and educational profiles.
Salary Levels
PayScale: AudiologistVisit this site if you want to find out about the possible salary you can earn as an audiologist. You can see the median salary according to years on the job, by employer type, or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Academy of AudiologyStudent information on becoming an audiologist is available from this professional organization, as well as lists to academic programs and becoming a student member.
American Board of AudiologyBoard certification in audiology is the focus of this organization. Here, you can learn what is entailed in becoming a board-certified member, and find other useful links on accredited programs in the field, specialty certifications, and related professional organizations.
American Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationCurrent features of this professional organization include podcasts from specialists in the field, a career center, professional journals, and a link just for students where you can explore the professions of speech and language pathology, find out about academic programs, and learn about certifications.
Audiology Foundation of AmericaThis is a great site for students and includes career brochures, licensure resources, and financial information for education and advanced education.
National Association of Future Doctors of AudiologyThis professional student organization will connect you with information on education and networking in the field. Publications, a job center, a message board, and event list for students are included. You can also find information on potential externships.
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing AssociationThe student branch of the main organization is a pre-professional program, which offers national membership, information on academic programs, complementary newsletter, and answers to frequently asked questions about entering the profession.
Job Opportunity Sources
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Career CenterFind out how to land a great job in the field of audiology at this page, dedicated to providing job seekers with opportunities that meet their criteria. Additional links to information on recruitment and openings in the organization’s national office are found, as well as a connection to a career fair.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Explore the ProfessionsThis student link has several other connections to career information and resources. Learn about communication language disorder professions, market trends, different employment settings, and student organizations.
Licensing & Certification
Audiology Foundation of America: Licensure RegulationsLicensure overviews are found at this document, which lists the clinical experience, student licensure, certification, and other requirements according to state. For more information and links to changing requirements, access the Audiology Foundation of American web site.
Earn CertificationFrom the American Speech-Language-hearing Association, this link offers information on certificates of clinical competence, continuing education opportunities, and all the requirements for memberships and certification.
Publications
American Academy of Audiology: PublicationsProfessional journals are available from this link, as well as guidelines on audiology issues, which may be of interest to advanced students. Brochures and multimedia educational tools are also found, where you can learn about the basics of the field.
National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association: PublicationsSeveral publications are available especially for students from the students’ branch of this professional organization. Find a student survival guide, an advocacy program, and special journals that answer questions that are really important to students entering the field.
Career Videos
ISeek: Speech Pathologists and AudiologistsThe ISeek database includes a description of the audiologist’s career in this short video, including the daily job responsibilities and rewards of this career.
