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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Maintaining good vocal health and hygiene is a goal we should all aspire to—even if we don’t sing or speak for a living. The vocal folds (“vocal cords”) are a muscular body with a mucosal cover. When we force air through these structures, they vibrate, producing sound. The vocal folds are located inside the larynx,
USAHS associate professor Meghan Savage, CCC-SLP, PhD, believes that communication is one of the most important skills we have, which makes her career as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) incredibly rewarding. “Communication and being able to carry on a conversation with somebody are what make us uniquely human and how we connect to other people,” Dr.