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Because about half the staff at The Informed SLP has an SLPD, PhD, or is pursuing one, we often get member questions about these degrees. (Plus, I think our website members tend to be people who are interested in our field's research and/or serve as leaders among fellow SLPs!) The SLPD is a newer degree in our field, but there are already some excellent resources out there to help explain it. For example: from ASHA, from a scientist, and from a clinical leader in our field. Also, from schools that offer both degrees, like Northwestern and KU. If you're looking for the 5-minute answer to: What's the difference between a PhD and SLPD, see those resources (above). However, if you're further along in your journey of considering a doctorate, watch our 90-minute explanation (!!), here: And if you still have questions after this, seek out others who've obtained one of the two degrees! For example, Clinical Research for SLPs, on Facebook could be a good place to solicit tips and advice from SLPD and PhD colleagues. I'd recommend searching the terms "PhD" and "SLPD" in the group, first, to see what's been posted in the past. Hope this helps, and congrats on your journey! ~The Informed SLP Team We'll add additional helpful links, below, and please comment if you have others!
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Molly Schenker
10/25/2019 11:04:38 am
In this video, I mention that I have a son “with autism” or that he “has autism” and I want to make a correction. Recently, we had a discussion about person-first and identify-first language, and my son (10 years old) expressed a preference for using “autistic” when describing him. I am still getting used to the change in language and slipped up during our chat! Many thanks to my son for his patience as I learn!!
Lois Engelhardt
2/21/2021 05:04:48 pm
My name is Lois Engelhardt, I’m an SLPD and the graduate ambassador for the clinical doctorate program in speech-language pathology science at Rocky Mountain University in Provo, UT. I am also an accreditation site visitor for CAA- practitioner member since 2011. I practice as an acute are therapist and mentor for a hospital in Los Angeles. Recently, I watched your video on PH.D vs SLPD. It was informational and informative for SLPs considering a higher Ed degree. I’d like to add to the topic by sharing that the terminal degree in education is a doctoral degree, regardless of the type-research or clinical. ASHA and CAA are focused on the required terminal degree to practice, M.S. in SLP and AU.D for audiology. There is a preference for those with a PH.D degree for both research and teaching. CAA has a standard requirement for program accreditation that the majority of coursework be taught by PH.D or Ed.D faculty. Among individuals, this has been a source of disagreement and conflict, especially in the healthcare profession. It is my opinion and experience that academia knows what academia needs and practitioners know what practitioners need. The SLPD degree is greatly needed. There is controversy in our profession that stems from a concern that one day, the SLPD could become the terminal degree to practice, given the practice changes and resulting challenges in our profession. The SLPD degree is in a process of evolution and change is difficult for many individuals. Leave a Reply. |
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