Student Profiles

Students in NYU Steinhardt’s online master’s in speech-language pathology program come from a variety of backgrounds but share a desire to work with diverse populations and seek opportunities to learn and grow as future clinicians.

Meet some of the students of Speech@NYU, and read in their own words why they chose this program and how their experiences are preparing them to become effective speech-language pathologists (SLPs).

Lynlee Bates

Santa Monica, CA

“After working as an SLPA for a local school district for a year, I knew I wanted to continue my education and pursue my master’s in CSD. This is when I learned about NYU’s online program, which would allow me to continue working as a SLPA and attend classes.”

Read Lynlee’s story.

Erin Dotzel

Texas City, TX

“The Marines were challenging, but this degree pushed me to discover new things about myself that stood in the way of being the best clinician I could be. I have my peers, professors, and supervisors to thank for personal growth and insight.”

Read Erin’s story.

Johanna Stadtmauer

New York, NY

“I wasn’t satisfied with my career and felt the need to challenge myself more. I knew I needed to delve back into my clinical skills and work with people on a deeper level. By accomplishing this milestone, I hope to have opened many doors for myself.”

Read Johanna’s story.

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Learn how Speech@NYU prepares you to provide person-centered care for diverse populations and conditions. Take the next step today.