Speech-Language Pathologists

duties and responsibilities:         Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty

·         Determinate  the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic

·         Identify treatments options

·         Create and carry out an individuals treatments .

ssalary :$ 34,750-73,410

education:The standard level of education for speech-language pathologists is a master’s degree. Although master’s programs do not specify a particular undergraduate degree for admission, certain courses must be taken before entering the program. Required courses vary by institution. Graduate programs often include courses in age-specific speech disorders, alternative communication methods, and swallowing disorders. These programs also include supervised clinical practice in addition to coursework.

reflection:  would ilike to be a speech pathologist because I like what they do