The full form of BASLP is Bachelor of Audiology Speech Language Pathology

More than 300 colleges and universities offer undergraduate and graduate CSD degree programs in the United States. Preparation to become an audiologist entails earning an entry-level clinical doctoral degree with a major emphasis in audiology (e.g., the doctor of audiology [AuD] degree). The master’s degree is required to practice as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). A doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree is most often required for faculty-researcher careers.

ASHA’s Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CFCC) offers a national certification for audiologists and SLPs. ASHA certification is a preferred credential by employers, regulators, consumers, and other stakeholders. All 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia require a license to practice in both audiology and speech-language pathology, except in practice settings that are exempt from licensure. Accordingly, it is common for clinicians to be licensed to practice within a given state and to hold ASHA certification. A state department of education may require a unique credential to practice in school settings.

To qualify for ASHA certification, an applicant must have graduated from a graduate program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) and that has demonstrated compliance with the Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.