Speech-Language Pathology SLP

Anatomy in Action: MS-SLP Students Practice with State-Of-The-Art Endoscopy Device

At USAHS, we have a student-first philosophy, which means flexible learning, innovative curricula and career-focused practice. With access to state-of-the-art simulation labs and expert faculty we stay ahead of the competition by providing our students—early on in their program—the opportunity for hands-on practice with the tools and technology they need to stand out from the

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Student Spotlight: Q&A with MS-SLP Student, Hannah Griffey

Speech language pathology (SLP) student, Hannah Griffey, is in her fifth trimester at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and will graduate in April 2020. She is a part of the initial cohort for the SLP program at USAHS and will be in its first graduating class. At USAHS, Hannah has discovered

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Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association SLP Praxis Bowl Champions

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) students attended the 64th annual Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Convention on February 20-22. Students competed against other university programs in the state of Texas in an SLP Praxis Bowl and won. The Jeopardy-like competition involves other Texas SLP graduate schools challenging one another in a

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MS-SLP Students Learn Through Clinical Simulation

Fourth-term speech-language pathology (SLP) students on the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Austin campus are learning through interprofessional simulation scenarios, practicing patient interactions with their peers in our physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) programs. In our state-of-the-art Center for Innovative Clinical Practice (CICP), students engage in complex scenarios, learning how

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5 Free Printable Student Planners

Learning how to manage your time and stay organized in graduate school is imperative to your success. Graduate level coursework tends to be very involved, requiring extensive reading and homework. You will be expected to work independently, stay motivated, and monitor your progress on your own. Cramming the night before will not cut it when

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How Laughter Can Relieve Stress + Ideas to Laugh it Off

Stress can creep up on us in different ways. Students pursuing graduate degrees in health sciences especially have to deal with a lot of stress balancing rigorous classes, work and their personal lives. While stress is a normal part of life, we want to mitigate it where we can so that we keep a healthy

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10 Tips to Overcome Test Anxiety

If you’re a student (or have ever been one), you’ve felt nervous before a big exam. A mild case of the nerves can actually be useful, giving you an adrenaline boost that will help you perform at your best. However, if your pre-test stress becomes so extreme that it impedes your performance, you are probably

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Get Ready for Your USAHS Interview: 11 tips

Once you have submitted your application to a first-professional OT, PT, or SLP program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), you may be invited to come to campus for an interview. While the application shows that you’re academically competitive, the interview is a chance for you to demonstrate your professionalism, enthusiasm,

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9 Proven Time Management Techniques and Tools | USAHS

Time management—how we choose to use and organize our time—is something many of us struggle with. Effective time management allows us to make the most of our day, accomplishing tasks more quickly and prioritizing those that will make the most impact.  Different people need different effective time management strategies. If you’re a graduate student, you

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6 Tips for Graduate School Success

Your bachelor’s degree is behind you (maybe far behind you), and you’ve decided to go back to school for your graduate degree. That’s exciting! Are you ready for the journey ahead? Know that, while grad school will certainly have its stressful moments, it will also be a fun, productive, and rewarding chapter of your life—and

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Updated Accreditation Candidacy Status for Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Program

The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program (MS-SLP) at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) has been granted updated Accreditation Candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. CAA, upon board review, approved this change in accreditation status to launch

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How SLPs Can Collaborate with Parents: 10 Strategies for Success

As a speech-language therapist (SLP) working with children, you teach each child valuable skills and give them time for supervised practice. But depending on your work setting, you might have only one hour per week with each child. By contrast, parents are able to engage their child in meaningful and relevant activities in their natural

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