tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.comments2023-06-08T05:28:10.951-04:00 38 Things...rose38http://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-61136593188767296262017-07-06T10:59:58.331-04:002017-07-06T10:59:58.331-04:00Hi! Any of the links I provided in the above blog ...Hi! Any of the links I provided in the above blog post would be a great place to start. Online can be flexible, but there are some programs where you can go part-time as well. Eastern Michigan University is a campus-based program but there were a couple people I knew who only took a class or two a semester rather than a full grad course load. <br /><br />Are you looking for a campus program or do you want to go online? Like I said, check out the links I posted in this blog post, in particular the facebook groups so you can ask a wide range of people. I can only answer about my experience at USU for a post-bacc and my experience at Eastern Michigan University. <br /><br />As to "not competitive", that's a bit tougher as most if not all programs are going to be competitive due to the fact that hundreds apply each year and a fraction get in. You could ask on any SLP facebook group (there are tons!) about particular programs that may be "easier" to get in to. SLP Grad Applicants - From USU and Beyond facebook group would be where I'd recommend you start. <br /><br />Good luck! rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-58786991994555532022017-07-05T23:42:43.030-04:002017-07-05T23:42:43.030-04:00Hi,
Can you give me any recommendations on where...Hi, <br /><br />Can you give me any recommendations on where to start for a masters in SLP. I have my BA in International Relations. So any help with schools that are flexible and not as competitive to get in to.<br />Thanks!<br />Leslie Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-45457222361310078042017-04-14T20:50:18.763-04:002017-04-14T20:50:18.763-04:00Hmmm... I'm really not sure. Are you on any of...Hmmm... I'm really not sure. Are you on any of the SLP facebook groups? That might be a good place to ask. There may be somebody on one of them who has attended a school that is a candidate. Or call ASHA to see if there is any risk. Good luck! rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-82449426293701573672017-04-14T16:16:41.434-04:002017-04-14T16:16:41.434-04:00Hello,
Would you consider it a risky proposition t...Hello,<br />Would you consider it a risky proposition to attend a school which is a "candidate" for accreditation by ASHA?<br />They are up for review in January of 2018. I have options to attend an accredited institution, but its further and more expensive...<br />Your thoughts are much appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-33788091496084955922016-12-07T18:23:34.401-05:002016-12-07T18:23:34.401-05:00You may want to do things out of order then... see...You may want to do things out of order then... see if you can conquer the GRE and then go from there.<br /><br />There are some grad programs that have a post-bacc/pre-reqs built into the program. My grad program at Eastern Michigan University has pre-reqs for those who do not have an undergrad in speech. <br /><br />As to requiring a Masters degree... yeah, it's tough, but it is a requirement in many therapy disciplines... in physical therapy, a doctorate is required. And unfortunately, there aren't that many states that have SLPAs either. rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-19576407890817116782016-12-07T11:21:06.796-05:002016-12-07T11:21:06.796-05:00Thanks so much, I appreciate your prompt answer an...Thanks so much, I appreciate your prompt answer and the encouragement Rose..... now I don't feel so old. <br /><br />I'm assuming you are talking about doing a bachelors in speech pathology first? I had not thought of taking a bachelors first because you still need to conquer the GRE to get into the masters and so many people end up with a useless degree if they don't get into the masters. In New York where I live, one cannot get into an SLP assistant job with a bachelors (there are no assistants here I believe). <br /><br />At this stage, I have 2 bachelors and a masters degree in HR management from abroad (none in speech pathology though). <br /><br />It seems so unfair that in other countries like UK and Australia one can become a speech pathologist with a bachelors and in the USA, you have to get a Masters to be an SLP.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-45072761590963012272016-12-06T16:06:09.589-05:002016-12-06T16:06:09.589-05:00I first started out pursuing a 2nd bachelor's ...I first started out pursuing a 2nd bachelor's online through Utah State University and many of my classmates were in their 30s, 40s, and even older than 50. So it's never too late to pursue a new career path. <br /><br />I completely understand about math... I hadn't taken a math class in 20 years so the GRE was scary to me as well, but somehow did okay on the math. I did attempt some review of math concepts before taking the test. <br /><br />As to being harder to get in to a program as an older student... in general, SLP programs are hard to get in to and are very competitive, but as an older student you are bringing a variety of experiences to the program that younger students don't have yet. <br /><br />If you haven't looked into a post-bacc program, I recommend it. And maybe look into a GRE prep class if it is in your budget. The competitiveness of schools aren't going to change, but that's not enough of a reason to give up if you really want to become an SLP. <br /><br />Good luck! rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-77379271070658200962016-12-06T13:41:31.807-05:002016-12-06T13:41:31.807-05:00Rose, I am 43 and only now thinking of graduate st...Rose, I am 43 and only now thinking of graduate studies as an SLP. I have doubts about being told and am worried about the GRE as I did not study high school maths in this country so the test is confusing to me. Is it harder as a mature student to get in for the SLP masters. I read so many posts out there about how competitive it is to get into a program so you are an inspiration. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-88547729821254667552016-11-01T20:41:32.390-04:002016-11-01T20:41:32.390-04:00Hi Sylvia,
A great place to start to connect with...Hi Sylvia,<br /><br />A great place to start to connect with others who have gone to online grad programs is the facebook group: SLP Grad Applicants - From USU and Beyond. https://www.facebook.com/groups/207817285949723/<br /><br />Good luck!rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-38549708082517742292016-10-30T12:25:03.452-04:002016-10-30T12:25:03.452-04:00Hi Rose, I came across this while looking for onli...Hi Rose, I came across this while looking for online SLP masters programs. There are so few! Anyway, thank you for the blog. I'm finding out a lot of useful information. I'm going to check out some of the social media sites and hopefully find someone who has graduated from on online program and see how the experience was. Thanks,<br />SylviaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-59806369227107393182016-03-10T19:22:48.133-05:002016-03-10T19:22:48.133-05:00Hi Sara,
You can see a program's accreditatio...Hi Sara,<br /><br />You can see a program's accreditation by going to ASHA EdFind: http://www.asha.org/edfind/rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-69867859774470364782016-03-09T16:46:09.828-05:002016-03-09T16:46:09.828-05:00Thanks how do i find out if it's accredited?Thanks how do i find out if it's accredited? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666072919200515834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-63584163791384009422016-03-08T22:06:45.466-05:002016-03-08T22:06:45.466-05:00Hi Sara,
It's been awhile since I've been...Hi Sara,<br /><br />It's been awhile since I've been in the USU program and I'm sure there has been in changes. A great place to ask to current and most recently graduated students is the USU facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109935279077833/<br /><br />If you want to know if the knowledge I gained at USU was comparable to on campus programs, I say yes. I felt I was around the same level as my classmates in my grad school cohort. rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-54510701727891778022016-03-07T18:14:08.803-05:002016-03-07T18:14:08.803-05:00Maram Did you choose to go to La Salle University ...Maram Did you choose to go to La Salle University in the end? What did you decide and what's your opinion. I am also trying to find an online Pre SLP program. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666072919200515834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-33464004483682652172016-03-07T17:56:40.110-05:002016-03-07T17:56:40.110-05:00Hi Rose,
I am looking into to the USU 2nd bachelo...Hi Rose, <br />I am looking into to the USU 2nd bachelors degree program and wanted to ask you a few questions. Can I shoot you an email? <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666072919200515834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-83139979925772997392016-03-07T17:54:28.262-05:002016-03-07T17:54:28.262-05:00I wanted to email you with some questions about th...I wanted to email you with some questions about the USU 2nd Bachelors Degree, is that possible? Thanks! <br /><br />-Sara from NJ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10666072919200515834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-72608143027633604692016-03-01T07:27:23.794-05:002016-03-01T07:27:23.794-05:00Thanks! I miss writing in it, but I have no time.....Thanks! I miss writing in it, but I have no time... hoping things will settle down in the near future and I can get back into blogging. <br /><br />So the Praxis... I had a whole study plan laid out and all the intentions in the world to study over the 6 weeks 'til I had the exam and... I didn't. I put in probably a total of 7 hours and most of that was the week before I took it. I used quizlets that other people compiled for the praxis as my flashcard study of areas I felt week in and I reviewed my quizlets. If you go to quizlet.com and type in "slp praxis" there are a bunch that come up. Just be careful that the information is accurate. I also searched quizlet for areas I felt I needed to brush up on more. When I took the praxis, it really wasn't that bad and I used my clinical knowledge to get through it, including my best guess based on that knowledge. My internship was really a great resource because it was real world practice that I could draw on. <br /><br />I know some of my classmates had study plans and stuck to them. Mine was laid out with a section of SLP that I wanted to focus on for a couple of days and then the final week just go through everything one time, with no studying the day before. Again, that didn't happen but it was my plan!<br /><br />I think if you did well in your classes and in your internships, you will do great on the praxis. And don't be in a rush to take them before you graduate unless your program requires you to. Get more clinical experience and make sure you take them sometime in your CF. Either way, good luck!! It's definitely not as bad as the GRE because you've actually had hands on experience with a lot of the material. rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-33472417790556265102016-03-01T02:54:13.114-05:002016-03-01T02:54:13.114-05:00Hi Rose, love your blogs. I am prepping for the pr...Hi Rose, love your blogs. I am prepping for the praxis exam, any tips? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11873048551504330022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-46607346707610210702016-02-23T11:07:12.528-05:002016-02-23T11:07:12.528-05:00just curious about an update how did things work o...just curious about an update how did things work out for you?blahshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07451001385359500179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-73582990564893511092016-02-04T19:37:16.241-05:002016-02-04T19:37:16.241-05:00You can go to grad school anywhere in the States a...You can go to grad school anywhere in the States and work in any state once you have your Master's degree. There are some states that require you to have a teaching certificate too to work as an SLP in schools, so you will have to check into NJ/NY's requirements for that. The best place to look for information is your state's licensing agency to find out all of the requirements needed to apply for an SLP state license. rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-57193766670225876152016-02-04T11:43:29.979-05:002016-02-04T11:43:29.979-05:00Hello,
I just came across your blog and found you...Hello,<br /><br />I just came across your blog and found your info helpful so thank you for that! Do you recommend choosing a SLP Grad program in the state I'm planning on working in? I'm currently living in NJ but looking for an online program (in a different state- NJ doesn't offer online) because of my work schedule. Will I be able to practice in NJ/NY if I obtain my degree elsewhere? Is there any negatives to doing this? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-48903852371968443652015-12-17T15:15:00.515-05:002015-12-17T15:15:00.515-05:00Unfortunately it looks like you will have to weed ...Unfortunately it looks like you will have to weed through schools to see who has an online program. The EdFind link still works, but I have removed the link to the online programs @AshaWeb sent me since it doesn't list online programs any more. rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-25730725804880454422015-12-17T14:32:04.546-05:002015-12-17T14:32:04.546-05:00I've tried clicking on the ASHA link for onlin...I've tried clicking on the ASHA link for online grad schools in the past, but i just tried it now and a different page appears. Any update on the link?Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595543370566520162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-65429044206920774222015-12-11T18:04:15.578-05:002015-12-11T18:04:15.578-05:00Hi Jannike,
Yes, you do need a speech-language pa...Hi Jannike,<br /><br />Yes, you do need a speech-language pathology masters to practice as an SLP. http://www.asha.org/Students/Planning-Your-Education-in-CSD/ Some states will allow you to get licensed while you are attending a Masters program. You would have to check with your state to find out more information. As to shorter programs... you'd have to contact programs directly to find out that information. Good luck!rose38https://www.blogger.com/profile/00712237083833575166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8528127250232062040.post-71181262615220039042015-12-11T10:56:38.051-05:002015-12-11T10:56:38.051-05:00Hi,
I have a Master's degree in Special Educat...Hi,<br />I have a Master's degree in Special Education and have been a teacher working with students with a wide range of disabilities for 14 years. As a result, I have worked closely with many SLPs and I love what they do and the difference they make in my student's education. I also have a BS degree in Nursing. My question is, do I still need to complete a Master's program? Most programs I was looking at required at least 3 years (online) to complete a Masters and I wondered if there were any programs out there that were shorter to take into account my degree and what I do for a living? Thanks! Ekinnaj Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147698947032156032noreply@blogger.com