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Speech pathologists are in demand in cities everywhere. It is one of the fastest growing professions in the education field. Speech Pathologists help people learn how to vocalize their wants and needs. Their clients can be young toddlers, school aged children, accident victims, or stroke survivors. Becoming a speech pathologist requires earning a college degree, successfully completing an internship, passing a licensing exam, and getting a job in the speech pathology field.

1.The first step in becoming a Speech Pathologist is to attend a college or university. You will need to earn a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology. Many states require that you also complete a master’s degree before you can become licensed as a Speech Pathologist. It would be helpful to attend a university that offers both programs in order for you to complete your education smoothly. Once you have graduated with your degree, you will be eligible to take the Speech Pathologist licensing exam.

2.At some point in your education you must complete an internship. Many speech pathology students choose to do so in the summer after graduating from their program. Your internship can take place in a hospital or speech therapy clinic. During the internship, you will practice as a speech therapist, and you will gain much needed experience working with people.

3.Next, you will need to complete and pass a licensing exam. The exam will focus on theories and causes of speech issues. You should study for your exam to ensure that you pass it. However, if you fail the Speech Pathologist licensing test, it is possible to take it again. You must contact your state licensing department to find out when you will be eligible to retest.

4.The last step in becoming a Speech Pathologist is to land a job. Many speech pathologists work in hospitals or school districts. Another job possibility would be to work in a rehabilitation clinic. If your focus is on small children, most states have a program that offers speech therapy to children under the age of three. These are all good places to become successful in speech pathology.

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