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What advice would you give a high school senior considering a career in Speech Therapy? I love working with kids and I'm wondering if the education route vs the healthcare route would be better for me. Any advice? #fall25 Thank you Katie

I love working with kids and I also like the idea of working in a hospital. What types of cases would I see in a hospital setting?

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Katie’s Answer

You should be qualified for both when you finish your master's degree, assuming you have a course in swallowing therapy, have student-taught and attend an ASHA-accredited program, earning your CCC-SLP (certificate of clinical competence). You can switch between the settings throughout your career. It's a non-problem! Do your Clinical Fellowship Year in whichever setting you feel weaker in.
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Danielle’s Answer

One of the best things about this field is the flexibility—you can work in many different settings at any point (pending licensure). For now, I recommend shadowing and observing as much as possible. Reach out to local clinics, hospitals, and school districts. Volunteer where you can. Ask questions, and if appropriate, ask to participate.
Also, consider taking a career or personality assessment. Learn who you are and what you genuinely enjoy. Then pursue work that aligns with that. When your purpose and your work are aligned, everything feels more meaningful.
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Holly K.’s Answer

You can work with a variety of patients in hospitals or adult out patient clinic- those diagnosed with degenerative diseases like ALS and Parkinson’s, stroke survivors, head neck or throat cancer patients, adults with developmental disabilities and more. You’ll mainly work on swallowing, cognition, aphasia, and voice in a medical setting.
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