Competency for the Future: Opportunities and Careers for Students

As a new audiologist or speech-language pathologist (SLP), cultural responsiveness is a critical part of your education. You can choose from a number of options in plotting your career path—from certifications and memberships to location. The following point of view explores some recent market trends and potential prospects for the next generation of audiology and speech-language pathology professionals.

A diverse community of people with communication disorders needs an equally diverse community of clinicians. As students and future clinicians, your unique perspectives, experiences, and communication skills are powerful assets in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Share the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Hearing and Speech Careers website with the next generation of audiology and speech-language pathology professionals—students who are students interested in learning more about

  • why representation matters,
  • recent market trends,
  • educational requirements, and
  • rewarding career options.

Meet ASHA member David Alexander as he tells us about his journey in audiology.