Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
The study of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences entails an understanding of human communication, hearing, and its associated disorders. Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences is relevant in the field of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology. The department is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). IU offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science.
Students who pursue this degree will follow a curriculum that is set to prepare them for continued studies at the graduate level to either become a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist. Students who do not wish to go to graduate school may become a certified Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences also offer’s students the opportunity to engage with the Deaf community through taking American Sign Language courses. IU currently offers an SLHS and ASL minor through the process of an application.
For detailed information about this major and degree requirements, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts and Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Audiologists
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
- Hearing Aid Specialists
- Medical and Health Services Managers
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Physical Therapists
- Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers
- Public Relations Specialists
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Self-Enrichment Education Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Investigative
- Social
- Enterprising
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Physical or Technical
- Observe
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Advocate
Communication
- Listen
- Speak or Interact
Management or Leadership
- Coach
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.