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9781401882563

Communication Sciences Student Survival Guide

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    9781401882563

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    1401882560

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-10-26
  • Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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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 vii
Contributors xi
Acknowledgments xiii
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to the Professions 1(6)
CHAPTER 2 Job Outlook and Salary Expectations 7(6)
CHAPTER 3 The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association 13(4)
CHAPTER 4 Financing Your CSD Education 17(10)
CHAPTER 5 The Importance of Shared Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Courses 27(4)
CHAPTER 6 Advice for High School Students 31(8)
CHAPTER 7 Advice for Freshman Year 39(10)
CHAPTER 8 Advice for Sophomore Year 49(6)
CHAPTER 9 Advice for Junior Year 55(4)
CHAPTER 10 Advice for Senior Year 59(12)
CHAPTER 11 Advice for Adults Returning to College to Pursue a CSD Degree 71(4)
CHAPTER 12 Advice for Students from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds 75(6)
CHAPTER 13 Advice for Students with an Undergraduate Degree in Another Discipline 81(4)
CHAPTER 14 Transitioning from Undergraduate to Graduate Coursework 85(4)
CHAPTER 15 Research Basics 89(4)
CHAPTER 16 Writing a Thesis 93(8)
CHAPTER 17 Writing for the Clinical Practicum 101(14)
CHAPTER 18 Advice for First-Year Graduate Students 115(10)
CHAPTER 19 Advice for Second-Year Graduate Students 125(10)
CHAPTER 20 Doctoral Degrees and Applying to a Doctoral Program 135(6)
CHAPTER 21 Advice for Students in Au.D. Programs 141(4)
CHAPTER 22 Advice for Audiology Students in Sc.D. or Ph.D. Programs 145(4)
CHAPTER 23 Advice for Students in Speech-Language Science Ph.D. Programs 149(8)
CHAPTER 24 Information about Post Doctorates 157(2)
CHAPTER 25 Selected Specialty Interests in Audiology and Hearing Sciences 159(14)
CHAPTER 26 Selected Specialty Interests in Speech-Language Pathology and Speech-Language Sciences 173(20)
CHAPTER 27 Other Career Options in CSD 193(8)
CHAPTER 28 Resume and Interview Preparation 201(22)
CHAPTER 29 Advice for Choosing a Clinical Fellowship in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology 223(6)
CHAPTER 30 Going to the ASHA Convention 229(8)
CHAPTER 31 ASHA Certification 237(6)
CHAPTER 32 Being Active in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 243(6)
APPENDIX A Organizational Tools 249(2)
APPENDIX B Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in CSD 251(20)
APPENDIX C Suggested Readings 271(1)
APPENDIX D Clinical Genres in Writing for the Clinical Practicum 272(2)
APPENDIX E Clinical Report Revision Guide 274(2)
APPENDIX F Key Acronyms and Phrases Used in CSD 276(1)
Index 277(6)
NSSLHA New Member Application 283

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