Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Career Description

Speech-language pathologists are professionals concerned with the research, evaluation and treatment
of communication problems. They work with people of all ages and all types of symptoms, including
stuttering, harsh voice, inappropriate pitch and eating or swallowing difficulties. Their patients also may
have problems producing and understanding language. For all patients, the speech-language pathologist
determines the exact nature of the disability and decides an adequate treatment regimen.

Academic Requirements

To be a practicing speech-language pathologist generally requires a master’s degree from an institution accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Schools

Fontbonne University
800/205-5862

Saint Louis University
800/SLU-FORU

Washington University
314/747-0104

Professional Associations

National
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

State
Missouri Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Missouri State Advisory Commission for Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists

Additional Information

Learn More About Therapy and Rehabilitation
Read Personal Accounts of Current Speech-Language Pathologists