Graduate Students
Graduate Degrees
The entry-level degree to become an ASHA-certified audiologist is a clinical doctorate (e.g., AuD). The entry-level degree to become an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist is a master's degree (e.g., MA, MS).
Before Graduation
- Join NSSLHA
- Find an externship
- Review and prepare for ASHA certification requirements
After Graduation
- Take the Praxis exam in Audiology or Speech-Language Pathology
- Prepare for your clinical fellowship (CF)/mentor (SLP only)
- Watch the Clinical Fellowship Experience video and view the timeline
- Gain ASHA certification. What does it mean to be ASHA certified? Read about the benefits of ASHA certification.
- Audiology Pathway to Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology Pathway to Certification
- Join ASHA through the New Professional Membership Package and the NSSLHA Conversion Discount. Read about the benefits of ASHA membership.
Finding a Job
ASHA's Career Portal is your one-stop resource for locating your CF or your first career job.
