Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Speech, language, and swallowing disorders result from a variety of causes, such as a stroke, brain injury, hearing loss, developmental delay, a cleft palate, cerebral palsy, or emotional problems.

Salary: $66,000-$72,000

Education: Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
No, I wouldn't like to be an Speech Pathologist although I like children a lot, it's just not the type of job I want.