Welcome! We are glad that you want to learn more about the profession of communication science and disorders.
What can you do now to prepare yourself for a career in this profession?
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Choose high school courses that cover a broad spectrum, for example: health, social, physical, and biological sciences; English/language arts; mathematics; the humanities (perhaps a foreign language, such as Spanish or Latin); and technology (such as computer science).
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Develop skills that will enhance your career and employability, such as: reading, writing, speaking, and listening; developing and presenting information; problem solving; and organizational, social, technical, and teamwork skills. You can continue to refine these skills in undergraduate and graduate school.
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Maintain at least a B average to be considered for scholarships and to gain entry into a program of your choice. Don't wait until your junior year to buckle down. Establish effective study habits during your freshman year.
How can NSSLHA help? Use these links to view information about the professions and how NSSLHA can help you with your decision to become an audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or speech and hearing scientist.
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