Speech pathologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Speech and language pathologists work with patients who have speech, language, voice, fluency, or swallowing disorders. They may work in hospitals or clinics, private practice, schools or universities, nursing homes, or research laboratories. They perform examination, tests, and evaluations as well as provide treatment. Speech and language pathologists often:

     I.            Identify and evaluate speech and language disorders.

  II.            Plan and direct therapy for speech impairments.

III.            Conduct speech and language research.

IV.            Provide educational, medical, and professional consultation.

Average Salary: $30,000-$40,000

Educational requirements:

Student should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, English, and speech.

Speech and Language Pathologists have master's degrees in their discipline and are licensed.