Speech Pathologist Application Essay
Please accept this letter as a request to apply for the Master’s program in Speech Language Pathology, for fall semester of 2016, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I will earn my undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville in May 2016. I have learned and acquired many skills while working on my Bachelors of Science in Speech Pathology.
The Student Fitness Center at SIUE has been my employer for the past four years. This is where I have developed skills in working with people of all ages and helping people with their physical health needs. With my experience, I believe I am well qualified for the position as a graduate assistant in the graduate school, where I will continue to grow and meet new people. I am very excited to start this journey in my life because I feel I can address issues and develop new ideas to address those issues. I believe that SIUe will offer me the opportunities and skills to help many individuals in the speech pathology profession. I became intrigued with speech pathology …show more content…
I know that one must also have empathy. My time at the fitness has taught me patience when working with children as a Rockwall instructor, or helping out with special events and interacting with international students. Diversity is tremendously needed that is lacking in the speech pathology field. There are many multi-cultural issues within multiple populations. As an African American, I would bring diversity and genuine passion toward helping others. My career goal as a speech pathologist is to work in a hospital setting. I believe working in a hospital will present unique opportunities, and experiences that will challenge me, again and again. I would enjoy working with newborns and to the elderly. It is exciting to know that I could be helping evaluate and treat speech and language issues, and aide with swallowing
The Student Fitness Center at SIUE has been my employer for the past four years. This is where I have developed skills in working with people of all ages and helping people with their physical health needs. With my experience, I believe I am well qualified for the position as a graduate assistant in the graduate school, where I will continue to grow and meet new people. I am very excited to start this journey in my life because I feel I can address issues and develop new ideas to address those issues. I believe that SIUe will offer me the opportunities and skills to help many individuals in the speech pathology profession. I became intrigued with speech pathology …show more content…
I know that one must also have empathy. My time at the fitness has taught me patience when working with children as a Rockwall instructor, or helping out with special events and interacting with international students. Diversity is tremendously needed that is lacking in the speech pathology field. There are many multi-cultural issues within multiple populations. As an African American, I would bring diversity and genuine passion toward helping others. My career goal as a speech pathologist is to work in a hospital setting. I believe working in a hospital will present unique opportunities, and experiences that will challenge me, again and again. I would enjoy working with newborns and to the elderly. It is exciting to know that I could be helping evaluate and treat speech and language issues, and aide with swallowing