Does anyone know if there is an online SLP masters program that doesn’t follow a cohort format? For instance, something I can take my time finishing instead of being held to a format that is to be completed in 2-3 years… I’ve been searching but this isn’t a filter that I can just put out there and they all seem to be cohorts.

Has anyone reported a professor or supervisor to ASHA before? What is the procedure and what happens when the report goes in?

I just got an interview for the masters SLP program at WCU for next week! Can anyone advise on any information about the interview, or what kind of questions they ask so I can prepare!

Thank you in advance 😊

Does the verification process on CSDCAS actually take 4 weeks? One of my deadlines is 12/15 and I’m still waiting on one more transcript! I’m nervous I won’t be able to submit it in time!

Hi all. I am a first year graduate student in hybrid (online / in person) graduate program. My professor for one of my courses is new this year (she got hired right before the semester began). She was a graduate psychology professor for roughly ten years before this. She also has worked as an SLP in rehabilitation clinics. She’s extremely intelligent and you can tell she knows her stuff but she is super unorganized. Here’s a few examples of things that she’s done:

• she does not know how to use the platforms. Such as Microsoft Teams and Canva. There have been several classes where she could not figure out how to admit students into the class and they missed the entire lecture. She also will upload things on Canva for half the students, like PowerPoints and quizzes because she doesn’t know how to upload them for the entire cohort.

• she never replies to emails. Whether it be regarding grades, questions about the material, or general comments - she either will not respond or will take about a week.

• her grading is inconsistent. Students who work on a group assignment and submit the same exact thing will not earn the same score. One member will get an A, the other will get a B.

• whenever she gives us vocabulary words to study, she writes up her own definitions or uses Ai to find them, not the required textbook we had to purchase for her class.

• she does not finish her PowerPoints in time for lecture so sometimes they’ll be blank.

• we have a test over a topic that she never taught us because she did not finish the PowerPoint. She told us she would finish it in time for us to take the test, but when we emailed her about it to ask she said no you have to do it yourself. So now the whole cohort has to take an exam on a topic we never learned about.

• she assigned us a mini group project that she had said was “optional”. Then two days before it was due made it mandatory.

• we have a paper due in two weeks that she has not given us the rubric or prompt for yet. She said she was gonna have it ready for us last week but hasn’t uploaded it.

These are just a few examples I have. We even reached out to the director and had a meeting with him regarding this and he said he would talk to the professor but change hasn’t happened. This professor is also supposed to teach us some courses for the next two years, as well. That’s a major concern for us because she simply cannot teach and the material is needed in order to be a successful SLP has pass the Praxis exam. Whenever we ask her questions during class, she always says she doesn’t have time to write up answer key, finish PowerPoints, or write up rubrics. She does have a TA and is in trainings to learn the platforms better - but it’s been almost a whole semester and it’s still just as unorganized as it was when the semester first started.

Has anyone experienced something similar to this? Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks in advance!

I am will be entering my final semester of grad school relatively soon and am looking into CF opportunities. I feel intimidated and overwhelmed because my program hasn’t really discussed next steps or options yet. My first choice would be a medical setting and I am willing to move which is relatively open ended but I understand medical CFs can be difficult for a variety of reasons.

I am getting very intimidated by the search and what to look for/avoid. Resources and guidance would be appreciated!

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew of affordable SLP clinical observations classes to take?

I did not take the class in undergrad (long story) and will be applying to slp graduate school next year. I currently work as an SLPA but some schools require the hours to be part of a class so I’d rather just do it.

Im from NH btw so it preferably their out of state tuition is still affordable.

I’m currently a senior majoring in communications disorders, and I really regret my decision to take a gap year. I haven’t done any grad school applications because my plan was to take a year off. I’m terrified I won’t be able to afford grad school anymore with Trump in office. I’m not even sure I have a future in the US anymore. I’m seriously debating applying to graduate school abroad, but I have no idea how to start that process or even where to look. I feel like more options are limited since I’m a monolingual English speaker (I would be willing to learn another language, but that would take time). Does anyone have any advice or resources?

Hello yall! what was your gpa applying to grad school? where are you now

Hi guys! was hoping someone could answer a few questions for me. I want to apply to one more buffalo NY school (i’m from rochester) & this year dyouvlille has their first cohort for their slp program. it says they r in the process of receiving accreditation (pre accredited program)but you still get prepared in all the same ways to apply for your CCC and state licensure(like any other program. Do you guys know of any negatives about newer programs with this status? Should i not apply?

I'm currently enrolled in school with a BA in linguistics. I wanted to declare a major in CSD, however, my college you need to be accepted into the program. I was accepted late into my college and didn't meet the requirements to apply for the program, so I declared a major in Linguistics as it was broad and to also receive my financial aid.

I want to be an slp (preferably in a school setting as I'm currently a teachers assistant working within the special education program) An advisor offered TESOL as an additional pathway for me. TESOL does interest me however my heart lies more with SLP. I know you're able to get your masters in TESOL but there's also a certification that's required as well. It seems that the masters is "optional" but the certification is not. Is there possibility I would be able to obtain my MA in CSD and get the TESOL certification or would I have to do a dual grad program, which I'm not sure is offered. Any guidance, advice, or clarification would be helpful

If this isn't the right place for me to ask, sorry in advance.

Looking for USA online programs that accept international students. Would like a full-time option.

Affordability is good to think about as well as competitiveness. Please refer me! And provide anything you know about the program

Hi. I'm planning on taking the practice in the spring. Any tips on the best ways to study for it? I have heard mixed opinions.

we are making superlatives for our cohort, what are some nice, but funny ideas for superlatives?

Has anyone experienced having a baby during grad school?? My soon to be husband and will be married and late 20’s/30 in a year and a half when I would be starting grad school. I’ve always spoken about having babies when I’m well established (graduated with a job). But I would be close to 35 when I’ve done what I had planned to do. Not making a decision yet as it is still far out but it’s something to think about.

I’d like to hear any mama’s experiences!

I'm curious if other graduate students from Chicagoland universities have received their full-time placements for the spring semester yet. Our cohort at SXU hasn’t been given any placements, and we haven’t received clear guidance from our clinical director about the delay. Is anyone else experiencing this, and would it make sense to approach the dean for more information?

Is there actually a difference between a masters in science and a masters in art for SLP?

Anyone else struggling with the MBSimp? Any tips or tricks you’re willing to share?! I need to get an 80 to pass dysphagia this semester and could use any information. Thank you in advance!

Does that exist? I'm just sooo ready to get into the field and get paid what I worked so hard in school for. I'm 28, this is my second try at any kind of degree, and I'm ready to officially start my life already. I know there isn't much job security for SLPA and (I think) the goal is to still complete my masters, through and through, eventually. However, I don't want to rush into grad school. I'm so stressed and feels like there's sooo much to accomplish to even apply to the program. Becoming an SLPA (for now) seems like a tempting option. Any advice ? 🥴

I am planning on applying to grad schools soon but I have a low gpa. I am wondering if any of you had a low GPA when applying to grad school? If so what was your gpa and did you get accepted/waitlisted/denied at the schools you applied to? Also, if you got accepted what do you think made your application stand out.

sorry I just need to rant, I just feel so isolated from my cohort. I am friendly with everyone and everyone is really nice, but I just never managed to get into one of the cliques that have formed. It just feels so isolating in class when everyone else is talking to each other and I feel so alone, or when they all talk about how fun it was hanging out and I wasn’t invited. I don’t wanna be like self deprecating and poor me, but it just really sucks that it seems like this is how it will be for the next 2 years. I was really looking forward to moving to a new city and having an awesome friend group but it seems so impossible now. To top it all off it was my birthday today, one of my hometown friends made me a bday post and I reposted it and every single one of my cohort members has seen it and not taken the time to just tell me happy bday. And we see each other in class like everyday (there’s only like 25 of us), it’s just so weird to me idk. It sounds so stupid saying this and believe me I know today is stressful for everyone with the election and I completely understand, I just wish I was given back some of the energy that I give. I just don’t even know how to progress from here. Part of me just says to stick it out and stick to myself for the next two years but I don’t wanna grow resentful towards my cohort or anything. I luckily live with my boyfriend who I love so much so I will never be fully alone, but it would be nice to have some friends to hang out with in this new city. has anyone else been in my position or have any advice? Thanks for reading it all if you did :)

With the current state of the country I’m feeling desperate for options to get away. Is grad school abroad even possible? I know certifications may vary. I just can’t take it here anymore!!! Please share some insight if you know anything.

I'm starting my Fall 26 application, but I cannot find the online one, only the residential one. And when I go to their program's page, it just brings me back to the same residential application. I feel like I'm missing something and starting to feel so dumb! Has anyone else run into this issue?

I live in CA, USA and trump just won presidency. I had dreams to work in the school setting as an SLP in my community, but I’d be risking my life with the lack of gun control here. I seriously want to move to Australia. I heard they’re in need of SLPs. Do any of you have experience applying to Australian SLP grad programs, and if so, how did it work out for you?

Whats the likelihood of me being able to leave my school and go to a different one? Is it application process different? Should i just stick it out for two more years? I live in a deep red state and im afraid for my health.

I just started grad school and I don’t know how worth it it is now to continue considering the department of education may be dismantled and red state SLPs will be forced to flood blue states to find well paying jobs/jobs at all? I feel like I should go make money while I can before i waste my time graduating penniless and jobless. What an awful position SLPs are in.

I’m applying to Southern Connecticut State University and a video essay is part of the application. Does anyone know what they’re looking for in particular in a video essay and what makes a video essay “good”?

Hi! I'm coming from a non-SLP background and need to complete SLP-related prerequisites, as well as some liberal arts courses like biology and statistics. Do you have any recommendations for schools that offer these prerequisites online?

So far, I found that Longwood University and the University of St. Augustine offer affordable options for SLP prerequisites. For liberal arts prerequisites, I came across WGU, but they use a pass/fail grading system instead of an A-F scale, and I’ve heard some grad schools don’t accept pass/fail credits.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hello! I am a senior in undergrad. I am finishing with a 3.1 GPA in communication disorders and about a 3.3 GPA overall. I would like to know if someone had a similar GPA and got into grad school because I am so terrified. I am currently at Sacred Heart University in CT. I would like to land at a grad school in Boston or MA.

I recently enrolled into the CDA program and hoping to get a couple of years experience as an assistant. My background is in teaching so I know going right into grad school wouldn’t be the best option.

Has anyone else done the CDA program before SLP? Did you find it really beneficial and did you get into the program that you wanted?

Thanks in advance!