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    Montclair State University

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    All of the classes are in the speech building fortunately! The speech building is about 2 miles from the main campus and we have free parking. You just swipe your card at the gate and you walk in...it's great :)

    I commute about 60 miles to school. It seems like most people live within 30 minutes but there are a few other crazy people like me who commute long distances. I get on exit 91 on the parkway and get off at exit 151 and you're there. It's not a bad commute when I have afternoon classes but when I have class at 8:30 or 9, traffic can be hell. On those days, I leave almost 2 hours early to make sure I get there on time. Some days the traffic's not too bad, and other days it's terrible. You just never know!

    Ahh you are awesome!!! Thank you. Free parking makes me happy haha.

    I will be commuting about 40 miles. Props to you. I've never traveled that far for school so it'll definitely be a new experience for me.

    Thank you thank you for the info :)

    Montclair State University

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Happy to see all the buzz about Montclair's program, congrats to everyone! I'm in my second semester at Montclair and this was the exact thing that I was wondering about last year. It's a cohort-based program, so even with a speech background it'll still take the 2.5 years. This means you'll get 3 on-site clinic semesters as well as two semesters of off-site externships. If you have any questions let me know =)

    Random question...I will be a commuter this fall and was wondering whether all your classes are in the speech building or on actual campus?

    Montclair State University

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    Classes are 2 and a half hours a week and so far all of mine have been during the business day. This is usually once a week, but last semester we had two classes that were twice a week for an hour and fifteen minutes instead. Last semester I had 5 classes and this worked out to class being Mondays- Thursdays (2 classes per day except for one on Wednesdays). This semester we have 4 classes and are in class 3 days per week (If you're really interested in specific class times or something, let me know). Half of our group has started clinic in addition to classes this semester while the other half will start clinic in May. Clinic schedule varies from person to person. This has been my schedule with an undergrad degree in speech, so I'm not exactly sure how it differs if you have an extra semester with pre-requisites. There is a lot of work done outside of class such as studying, clinic observations, group meetings, etc.

    Classes are already set up for you when you meet with them in June, telling you exactly which classes you will be taking each semester and which semesters you will have clinic. You take the same classes as the rest of your cohort. So there is not much flexibility, but I have found that having a cohort is a very big plus. They have also split us up once or twice, offering two sections of one class at two different times but this is rare. For the most part you have all your classes with the same people and there is one section of a class offered.

    They recommend you do not have a job during school, but I'm sure you've heard that already. People do have part time jobs, but flexible ones (babysitting, subbing, etc.). A lot of people decide they cannot work anymore once classes + clinic start. During this coming summer I think many people will work because we will have clinic but no classes. I hope this helps!

    Wow! Thank you for all the info. Honestly! Gives us a better feel for info we can't really find online. If you could be slightly more specific about timings as well that would be helpful!

    Montclair State University

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

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    The advisor here at our university cautioned us that we'd have to repeat seven - yes, seven - classes - in the Montclair State program. So that's 7 classes worth of undergrad studies paid for once ... which need to be paid for again (and no, I don't attend a less competitive school, quite the opposite actually, lest anyone be speculating that's the reason). For what it's worth. So Montclair for me (if I get in, still no email received here yet) would be more like 3 1/2 years ... heck, maybe they'll accept me based on that - cause I'd have to pay for more credits and help the bottom line!!! LOL

    Why would you have to repeat seven classes? Please give me some more background because I'm trying to make my decision.

    Montclair State University

    in Speech-Language Pathology Forum

    Posted

    Happy to see all the buzz about Montclair's program, congrats to everyone! I'm in my second semester at Montclair and this was the exact thing that I was wondering about last year. It's a cohort-based program, so even with a speech background it'll still take the 2.5 years. This means you'll get 3 on-site clinic semesters as well as two semesters of off-site externships. If you have any questions let me know =)

    I would love to know more about how a regular class day is like. Can you choose when to take classes? Is a part time job possible while in school?

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