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Yes, it certainly tends to vary. We had a grad orientation session and while we have classes 3 days/ week, we also have clinical and external practicums throughout the week. The schedule for the practicums will not even be known till school actually starts and is in full swing.

Agree with MonicaSLP on this one. While I didn't pass the exam with flying colors, I did comparably well than the class mean and my tactic was to listen to the lectures, find quizlets on the study guide and then work on quizzing myself on the quizlets. The concepts are definitely different to most other classes, but his lectures really break things down, so that's awesome. If anyone has ANY tips for COMD 5200, PLEASE share them with me :( I am very close to a B- in that class simply because I absolutely do not understand the way that class works. I do just fine on my quizlet quizzes and I understand the concepts, but for the life of me, the exams completely elude my senses. I almost feel like the questions are out there to confuse you. I actually do well on the essay questions verses the mcqs, weird as it seems

Crimson wife, you will do gr8 with COMD 3100. I found the anatomy courses to be the easiest and got A's in those courses even without cracking open the book. The best thing is to read the lecture slides and then YouTube the structures being discussed on "ANATOMYZONE." ANATOMYZONE literally breaks down all the major parts discussed in the lectures AND provides you with a 3D model visual experience. PLUS, don't forget quizlets. They are phenomenal and have all the vital info presented in the exams.

Thanks so much for your feedback, MonicaSLP. The information you stated about AUD and SP SC is really helpful and encouraging, so once again, thanks for that! Did you have any experience in taking COMD 5200 (language assessment) and COMD 5330 (Aural Rehab)? I am not sure how I feel about Aural Rehab yet, but I am not very comfortable with 5200 because of the co-professor teaching the course, K. Filmohela. I took BIO and CHEM during my first undergrad, but I can imagine why taking intro courses can make you feel angry, bitter and lazy in the semester before you start grad school I am so ecstatic to be going to grad school in the Fall, but a part of me also wishes I could have just a teeny tiny break before the grad school mania hits If I feel so burned out right now, god knows what state of mind I will be come September, lol.

Thanks, ImHis, for providing an alternate perspective on this! It really helps how our education really actually applies in the field. I think one of the drawbacks of doing an online COMD degree is that sometimes you feel a little detached from reality because everything happens through the medium of the internet. As in, you learn based off of the information provided to you, yet the structure is not the same as it would be if you are in a classroom setting, or at least I miss that physical presence. I think that is why I was just thinking to myself today in terms of how much I learned from my observations as opposed to from the lectures/readings. Again, I think it depends on the individual too, but I think I would have been less frustrated with the courses if I had an inspiring professor lecture me in a classroom setting. One thing that is different for me too is that I am trying to focus on my studies while raising kids full-time. Often times the latter half of things can be so taxing that you feel completely burned out and just want things to not be so cumbersome for a change I think what's hitting me hard this semester is how exam and project intensive it is, compared to other semesters (future COMD USU students watch out!). For example, just COMD 5200 has 6 proctored quizzes for 12 weeks of study; essentially a quiz every other week. ProctorU, though convenient, is costly, so this semester I'll probably be driving to the library probably 2/week.

Thanks for the tips, but I have a toddler at home full-time who barely spares me any meditation time and I try to involve him in as many activities/interactions to cut down on tv, etc. SADLY, Ice cream and candies are out since I am on a diet, so being out in nature seems to be the only viable option I agree with you in terms of paying out of pocket since, I too, am throwing away my savings on this post-bacc so that I could get into grad school, which I did, so thank god at least that part paid off. But it just seems that these classes are insanely laborious, perhaps since they are senior level classes? But, part of my problem is not only that the classes are demanding, but they are not that interesting...which might just be a personal opinion. And I agree with the B grade threshold...I think that is an ASHA requirement. I have yet to score a B for my COMD classes, but maybe this semester might just be ground breaking in that Too much going on!

Does anyone else feel like the final semester for COMD classes at USU is ridiculously project/exam intensive AND boring? While the first two semesters were not necessarily a piece of cake, at least the classes were interesting and the subject matter was not excessively repetitive. This semester, we're learning about Speech Science (ARGH, I know no one likes speech science), Lang. Assessment (literally a repeat of last semester COMD 3120+4450 combined), Audiology and Aural Rehab (don't know why I need to spend 12 weeks learning about AUD, but OK). Does anyone have any tips to get over this semester? How important would it be for me to score A's in all my current classes if I am already going to grad school in the Fall? Vent kind of over

I PMed you on FB!

Gotchya! Any ideas how to start one?

Thank you cosmicmorgan! I do believe in miracles, so I am sure yours is just waiting to happen. I am certainly ecstatic to start my SLP journey, though this will be a long summer of classes etc!

cosmicmorgan, I know this won't be the best news for you, but UWW has started rolling out their decisions for the waitlisters this week and, fortunately thank the heavens, I was one of the accepted ones. I did have to interview though, so I am not sure about the other acceptances. Wishing you best of luck on your journey and really hoping that you join our group this Fall!

I would be happy to start one if there isn't one already.

Sure thing, cosmicmorgan! They said they would let all the candidates know very soon, so I am expecting an e-mail by the end of this week (apparently, they do operate on weekends too!).

UWW is sending out e-mails for interviews, head up all interested!

cosmicmorgan, Sorry I have been out of the loop for the last few days, but I actually got an impromptu e-mail from UW-Whitewater for an interview! I went in for the interview and they asked some general questions and said I would be informed of their decision very soon. I found the request for an interview very peculiar since I had not noted anyone going in for an interview on this forum. I thought I would update you because you have your heart set on UWW. Private message me if you have more questions! Wishing u best of luck!

For those of you accepted off of this year's waitlist,what did the email say? How many days did they give you to decide? Also on their survey, they asked about interviews, did anyone ever interview with them and if so, how was that like?

Anyone heard from UW WHITEWATER this week?

I wish you best of luck, cosmicmorgan! I do believe all things happen for a reason, so this entire wait process, while nerve wrecking, will probably serve as a great life lesson For me UW-Whitewater is my only option, so I am obsessing about their e-mails and updates, but is there a particular reason why you like it more than your other waitlist schools? I'll be honest, I don't know a ton about the school and know just enough about the program. I primarily picked it because it was a good option that was commutable. I would appreciate it if you could share any thing you know about the school that would make it your top choice!

WOW polarbera, congratulations again! I must get some tips from you if I have to go through this applying process again! Sadly, UW Madison and UW Whitewater are the only two schools that I can commute to and personally, I am not a big fan of online classes UW Madison is too competitive and UW-Whitewater is taking it's own sweet time to make it's decisions

I don't know if anyone else waiting on UW-Whitewater feels like this, but they seem to have the most obscure wait list process. Questions regarding the waitlist are dodged or ignored and all you get are generic e-mail's asking to fill out a survey to remain on their list. As someone else mentioned, they have probably sent out their first round of waitlist acceptances, but it's hard to tell how many or when. The one acceptance on the search is all I see whereas last year there were a lot more results. *end of vent*

Thank you for your responses NebbyK and wishingwishing. I agree with you that I should delve into this field if I truly feel for it, but I think right now with SLP rejections and the future appearing a little bleak, I am really confused about how I really feel. I did consider the paraprofessional route, but the pay is so low that arranging childcare for my kid (did I mention I am a mom??!?!) and working for so little would not suffice. At least with being a teacher, you can rely on having a steady income and some benefits. My husband's pay keeps us going, but I know he won't be able to afford for me working @ 13.50/hr and paying for childcare. There is also the matter that I left my career as a data analyst to go for SLP, so I could always find *any* job, but I want to do something related with SLP since I feel like that is my calling and I want to go in a field where I can help. While I don't think SPED teachers and SLP's have a ton in common, I still think the aspect of working with the disabled population and having the patience to do so is a common factor. I also believe that as a SPED teacher you come in contact with individuals that are probably suffering from speech and language delays, so you are probably exposed to a lot more than a SLP (which is probably a good and a bad thing, since you can't necce. focus on one issue). I don't know, this is more of an inner dialogue than a comment I suppose I don't think I've ever felt so lost in my life.

Hi Everyone, For those of us considering Plan B as the rejections trickle in, I was hoping some of you might have some advice for alternatives such as special education. For me specifically, I am looking at applying for a special education program that, within 18 months, qualifies you for a license in Cross Categorical Special Ed (age range 6-21). For those considering this option as well or already in this field, I have a few questions: 1) Is special ed worth it? What I mean by this question is that part of my interest in SPED is sparked by my love of SLP. My aim is (and it might change along the way) to gain experience in SPED and then re-apply for SLP grad school in a couple of years. 2) If yes to SPED, then which concentration is most in demand? Emotional Behavior Disabilities Learning Disabilities Cognitive Disabilities Personally, I am leaning towards LD since it would be most applicable for SLP, but thoughts? 3) Is being a special education teacher really as hard as people say it is? The intense workload, lack of appreciation, job insecurity, etc.? Any other thoughts would be highly appreciated! Best of luck to everyone!

UW-Madison hopefuls, if you have not received an e-mail yet, chances are you're out of luck :( Sadly, in my correspondence with UW-Madison, I was informed that all acceptance/waitlist e-mails have already been sent Awaiting the bad news via post mail now I guess

Congrats, bindlestiff! Keeping my fingers crossed too as UW-Madison is one of my top choices Did you get the e-mail from Maureen or like a generic UW e-mail?

@cici448, Hi, I am new to the forum and noticed you are one the few to apply to UW-Whitewater (including myself)! I don't know much about their program so thought if you could share some info???