I want to be a Speech-Pathologist but am not overly strong in science, should I proceed or try another field?

Answer 1

Don't give up your dreams without a fight.
First, find out just how much science is needed to become a speech pathologist.
It may not be as much as you think.
. If that's what you really want to do, you'll find a way to get through it.
Good luck.

Answer 2

These are the science classes you will need:
Anatomy of the auditory system and the physics of sound (NO MATH!!)
Anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract.
Neuroanatomy and communication disorders of the brain injured.
Elementary and advanced audiology.

I found that a class in motor learning and development (an elective that should be required), plus a human physiology class, helped me tremendously when I decided to follow the medical track. Even if you go the school route, a course in motor learning will really help you get through to those stubborn articulation cases.
None of these classes is exceptionally difficult; however, it behooves you to do well in them so you do well on your board exam.
You can't really beat speech pathology as a career. There are so many directions you can go with it. I specialized in dysphagia, adult neuro, craniofacial disorders, and head and neck. Other women I went to grad school worked with kids, transsexuals, voice disorders, autistic kids, and stutterers, among other specialties.
There is tons of work available, full time, part time, whatever. You can take "baby breaks" without fear that you won't be able to find a job when you want to return to work.
I had to retire for health reasons after 17 years of practice.
Five years ago I was making $75,000 a year and doing what I loved. I say go for it!

Answer 3

No, I just finished my master's in speech pathology and I will be working a school in the fall. I would say for the job you don't really need much science at all, but you might have a little trouble in a few classes. Even so I don't think it would be enough to hold you back. The few classes that do involve science are mostly anatomy type things, and you do not need chemistry or physics at all (otherwise I would be in trouble too).

Good Luck!

Answer 4

NOOOO if that is what you want to do go for that there is plenty have you can recieve my daughter has lots of speech problems and there is such a shortage on speech path. she can't even recieve speech this summer cause there all booked and theres not enogh of them. Good Luck