In my undergraduate degree I was able to take a class that has equipped me with the necessary research skills for writing professional reports for both medical and educational settings. I conducted a research project that allowed me to use the skills that I have learned. My research project consisted of determining the effectiveness of picture exchange communication system. I plan to continue to use my skills by wanting to research more by helping to develop new methods to evaluate speech and language problems as well as establish more effective treatments for patients.
This experience will make me a strong candidate for the West Chester’s speech-language pathology program. West Chester will provide me with numerous research opportunities that will prepare me for graduate work beyond my …show more content…
To achieve this goal, communication between the clinician and patient need to be intact. When that goal is achieved I will be able to identify the best treatment option for that individual. My ultimate goals are to help individuals with speech and language disorders, understand their disorders and achieve more effective communication skills in educational and social settings.
I will obtain my bachelor’s degree in communication disorders in a shortened 3-year time frame, and I am humbled and proud of my academic successes. I have found that patience, passion, and persistence can enable me to become a successful speech-language pathologist. Therefore, I want to continue to learn all the aspects of communication disorders, its techniques, and take the necessary steps to become a licensed speech-language