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Audiologists
. . .
measure hearing
ability, identify hearing disorders, provide rehabilitative services, assess amplification
devices and instruct in their care, provide training in speechreading, and serve as
consultants to government and industry on issues concerning environmental, noise-induced
hearing loss.
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Speech-Language Pathologists . . .
help those who
stutter to increase their fluency; help people who have had strokes or experienced brain
trauma to regain lost language and speech; help children and adolescents who have language
disorders to understand and give directions, ask and answer questions, convey ideas,
improve the language skills that lead to better academic performance; counsel individuals
and families to understand and deal with speech and language disorders. Contact us for more information.
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Speech,
Language, and Hearing Scientists . . .
investigate the
complex processes underlying human communication, explore the impact of psychological,
social, and psychophysiological factors on communication; they collaborate with experts in
other fields to develop new approaches to treating those with speech, language, and
hearing disorders.
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Career Questions. . .
What are the entry requirements for a career in the
communication sciences?
A sincere interest in helping people, sensitivity, and tact are
prerequisites. A strong liberal arts focus is recommended on the undergraduate
level--typically students obtain a degree in communication sciences and disorders.
Graduate work is necessary for licensure in NJ and for ASHA certification and is the entry
degree in most work settings. A Ph.D. is required for some areas. Click here for a list by
state of Accredited Graduate Programs.
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Where can I work?
In many settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation
centers, nursing care facilities, industry, government health facilities, research
laboratories, private practice.
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Will
jobs continue to be available?
The future of the job market in communication sciences and disorders appears excellent.
Greater public awareness of early diagnosis of speech, language, and hearing disorders, an
aging population, and concern over occupationally induced hearing disorders, among other
factors, combine to paint a bright future for the professions.
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Studying to Become a Professional in New Jersey
Did you know? Money magazine ranked
speech-language pathology/audiology 11th on their list of "Fifty Hottest Jobs"
in 1995.
College
Program CAA Accreditation
Contact us for
more information.
KEAN
UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY M:SLP SLP
1000 Morris Ave.
Union, NJ 07083
Martin D. Shulman, Ph.D.
Speech and Hearing Center
Phone: 908/527-2218
Fax: 908/527-2738
shulmans@ix.netcom.com
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MONTCLAIR STATE
UNIVERSITY M:SLP SLP
Speech Building
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Naomi Schiff-Myers, Ph.D.
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Phone: 201/655-4232
Fax: 201/655-5155
Schiff@saturn.montclair.edu
http.//www.montclair.edu
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SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Brian Shulman, Ph.D.
Director of Speech Pathology and Audiology Program
Phone: 973/275-2168 |
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THE COLLEGE OF NEW
JERSEY M:SLP,A SLP,A
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08650-4400
Ruth Kamen
Program Coordinator
The College of New Jersey
Phone: 609/771-2146
Email: rskamen@tcnj.edu |
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WILLIAM PATERSON
UNIVERSITY M:SLP SLP OF NEW JERSEY
300 Pompton Rd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
Jennifer Hsu, Ph.D.
Dept. of Communication Disorders
Phone: 973/720-2208
Fax: 973/720-3357
hsuj@frontier.wilpaterson.edu
http://www.wilpaterson.edu/wpcpages/sch-sh/comm-disorders/
Chair: Carole E. Gelfer, Ph.D.
Admissions Contact: Jennifer Hsu, Ph.D.
Phone: 973/720-3352
Email: HSUJ@frontier.wilpaterson.edu
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Other Questions
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I’m an
employer looking for a speech language pathologist and an
audiologist for our facility. Can you help me?
Yes. You post the position you have available on the
NJSHA website for $31/month. If you’re a member, or
$35/month if you’re not a member. Ad copy is limited to
250 characters including punctuation and spaces. E-mail
to
info@njsha.org
with your billing address.
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