[CSUN California State University Northridge program]

The SLP that works at my hospital liked the program, and a mom from our preschool who is attending now also seems to like it. She is planning to take three years to graduate, as she is a mom of two boys as am I. The SLP I work with said it took her 2 1/2 years but I'm not sure if she took any winter or summer classes. I have heard that getting classes can be difficult, so even though I am planning to try to finish in two years I suppose I won't be surprised if it takes longer. I really like the professors, but they are pretty tough so far and will not baby anyone. The CD classes are all held in the main clinic building, Monterey Hall, which is convenient as it is a pretty big campus. As far as placements I'm not sure - are they the same as internships? If so I've heard they can be difficult to obtain as they are given out in a lottery fashion (or at least they used to be - not sure if it is the same now). For reference I am finishing up my junior year now and will be applying for the grad program this fall.

So it's hard for graduate students to get classes? They're not all guaranteed a spot? Also do you mean it's hard to get placements in externships, as in where you go for clinical experience while still in the grad program? I vaguely remember Dr. Hall saying something about having a limited number of openings in the hospital for externships during the info session. Thanks for all the info!

 

Thank you! Do you know if the 2 people you know are in the residential program or the distance? I got into the residential. And also they are part time students if it's talking 3 years right? Have you (or anyone else) been to an information session?

I went to an information session. It was mostly about applying, passing the cbest, needing a good GPA, post bacc options. I don't think Dr. Hall mentioned anything about the actual program. At least, there's nothing I can remember that is helping me make my decision.

[CSULB Statement of Purpose?]

Thanks. The SLP master's program  requires a paragraph to their department, but I'm not sure if they also want the essay on CSU mentor. Some programs don't require it. I was just hoping someone on here had spoken to the department to ask them.

[CSULB Statement of Purpose?]

Does anyone know if CSULB requires a statement of purpose in CSU mentor? Thanks!