Speech Language Pathology & Audiology (B.A.) | University of Akron Main Campus

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingLearning StrategiesSpeakingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and Counseling

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFluency of Ideas

Tasks

Evaluate hearing or speech and language test results, barium swallow results, or medical or backgrou
Write reports and maintain proper documentation of information, such as client Medicaid or billing r
Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatments accordingly.

Technology

Music or sound editing softwareMedical softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareCloud-based data access and sharing softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Airflow measurement devicesAlternative computer keyboardsAudiometersAugmentative communication devicesClosed circuit television systemsCompact disk CD playersCompact stereo systemsDesktop computersDiagnostic stroboscopesDigital audio recordersDigital camerasDigital video stroboscopy systemsDynamic display devicesElectroglottographs EGGElectromyographs EMG

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium29-1127.00	Speech-Language Pathologists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Complex, multi-factorial speech and language disorders including neurogenic communication impairments and severe dysphagia — diagnose and treat autonomously by integrating barium swallow results, instrumental assessments, and comprehensive case histories in acute hospital or specialty clinic settings.
Non-routine treatment challenges such as co-occurring disorders or treatment-resistant fluency conditions — resolve by designing individualized, evidence-grounded intervention plans that draw on psychological, medical, and sociological perspectives.
Full caseload outcomes — monitor systematically using analytical software and data review cycles, modifying treatment plans proactively to optimize functional gains across diverse patient populations.
Multidisciplinary team leadership in IEP meetings, care conferences, and intervention assistance teams — assume, producing authoritative written and verbal reports that drive team decision-making.
Voice, resonance, and swallowing disorder programs — develop and continuously refine for a clinical department or school district, incorporating current research into protocol design.
Patients and families facing rare or highly complex communication conditions — counsel with empathy and precision, calibrating explanations to health literacy levels and cultural contexts in long-term care or specialized outpatient environments.
Medical software, acoustic analysis tools, and cloud-based data-sharing platforms — integrate fluidly into daily clinical workflow to ensure diagnostic precision and inter-professional data continuity.
Systems-level analysis of service delivery gaps — conduct within an assigned program, identifying barriers to patient access and recommending structured process improvements.
Graduate-level practicum students and clinical fellows — supervise and evaluate against professional competency standards throughout full-year placements in accredited healthcare or educational settings.
Professional development curricula on specialized topics such as augmentative communication or pediatric feeding disorders — design and deliver to interprofessional audiences in continuing education or in-service formats.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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