Exercise 2.

Michael Shaw

1. Speech-Language Pathologist
2. They assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders
in children and adults.
3. Skills needed for this career are communication and listening skills, creativity, and the ability
to motivate
4. Graduate school is required for Speech pathology
5. A typical Speech-Language Pathologist has a PhD or M.D.
6. Speech pathology requires a 4 year degree, as well as graduate school and a Master’s
degree program.
7. $46,000 - $114,840
8. Speech pathology is projected to grow 18% before 2026.
9. Speech pathologist have plenty of opportunity to grow in their fields, provided they also
continue their education.
10. ASHA.org and explorehealthcarecareers.org both offer resources for further information on
Speech pathology careers.
11. To validate my career decision I would first need to research how successful this career is in
the Charlotte area, where I would like to work. I would also need to research the schools in
the area to see who has the best programs.