Summary: A Career As A Speech Pathologist

Applied Linguistics is a vast field covering a multitude of disciplines. Although, I will not be seeking employment in the actual field of Applied Linguistic, I will be using the information gained at Ashford University, to gain employment in the field of speech pathology. I have already begun to start the leg work of seeking employment in speech pathology. I have spoken with doctors, nurses, and board members about becoming a Certified Clinical Speech Pathologist with an emphasis in Cognitive Disorders, in the small, rural hospital not far from my home. Although I know that I have several more years left to complete this goal, I am still hoping that my knowledge of linguistics, communicative disorders, and cognition disorders will allow me the opportunity to gain employment, when the time comes. One of my goals is to help patients in East Lewis County who require the services of a speech pathologist but may not have the means or ability to get to where they are now located, a minimum of thirty-five, up to seventy-five miles away. Relaying this goal to prospective employers also gives them insight that I am from the area and know the needs, hardships, and concerns of people in this region. I could also share some of the personal experiences I have had in working with family who have experienced speech/cognitive disorders. …show more content…
I will be able to identify different aspects of these disorders, including the cognitive areas that are affected. Along with this knowledge, I will also be able to discuss testing methods and assessments that will be able to identify patient’s needs, as well as the different therapies that will address those needs. Having the credentials necessary to become a speech pathologist will also demonstrate my