Department of
Speech and Hearing Science

Oganizations

Professional Organizations

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 123,000 members and affiliates who are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally.

Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD)

Over 250 programs strong, since 1979, we have had a mission to support programs world-wide that educate undergraduate and graduate students in the communication sciences and disorders.

American Academy of Audiology (AAA)

With more than 10,000 members, the American Academy of Audiology
is the world's largest professional organization of, by and for audiologists.

Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Since its organization in 1929, the Society has grown steadily in membership and stature. At this time nearly 7000 men and women who work in acoustics throughout the U.S. and abroad belong to this prestigious Society.

American Auditory Society (AAS)

The American Audiology Society was formed in October, 1974. In June, 1978, after a vote by the members of the Society, the name was changed to the American Auditory Society.

Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO)

The Association for Research in Otolaryngology is an international association of scientists and physicians dedicated to scientific exploration among all of the disciplines in the field of otolaryngology. Research efforts involve the ear, nose, head, neck and related functions including hearing, balance, speech, taste and smell among others. A wide range of scientific approaches is represented including biochemical, physiological, behavioral, developmental and evolutionary.

Student Organizations

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) at Ohio State

The mission of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is to benefit its members by continually improving its support, promotion, and advocacy of the highest quality preparation of professionals in Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Speech and Hearing Science. We also want to encourage professional interest among college students interested in the field of communication disorders; to provide current professional information to students; to provide a vehicle for students representation in matters of educational and professional concern; and to assist the university departments and the community in speech, language, and hearing matters.