ATSU providing education and support for student to pursue goals in speech-language pathology
Posted: September 19, 2025
Second-year A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) student Jessica Scheetz found the perfect fit for her to continue her health sciences education in Mesa, Arizona.
“I resonated with ATSU’s mission statement and was impressed by what the program offered,” Scheetz said. “The staff at my interview was also kind and welcoming.”
Scheetz has a bachelor of science in speech and hearing science from Arizona State University. Originally from Minooka, Illinois, she’s become part of a community on ATSU’s Arizona campus.
“I enjoy the endless support from faculty and all of the friends I have made within my cohort, as well as all of the memories we have made,” she said.
Scheetz is a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and also serves as an ATSU-ASHS student ambassador.
“I want to be able to help incoming and first-year students with any questions they may have and allow them to feel comfortable with their journey,” she said.
In her free time, Scheetz enjoys traveling, hiking, crafting, and playing video games. She obtained her SLPA license during undergrad and worked as an SLPA for six months between her graduation and start at ATSU.
“I hope to become a speech-language pathologist,” she said. “ATSU is preparing me by providing me with adequate training and classes, which have given me the knowledge and experience I need to become an SLP in the future.”