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

Missouri State University (Springfield)
417/836-5000

Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau)
573/651-2109

Truman State University (Kirksville)
660/785-4000

University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg)
877/729-8266

University of Missouri-Columbia
573/882-3873

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