An audiologist assesses and treats people with hearing and balance disorders, while a speech-language pathologist works with those who have communication disorders. Professionals in both areas work with diverse populations in:
- Clinics
- Colleges and universities
- Government agencies
- Hospitals
- Industry and business
- Private practice
- Public schools
A master’s degree is required to be a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist, and a clinical doctorate is required to be a licensed audiologist.
This is a growing career field because of the rising elderly population, greater emphasis placed on early detection of communication disorders, increasing concern about occupational hearing loss and rapid advances in technology.
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