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As an undergrad at SJSU, I can say that there is very little research going on here. There is something going on with AAC and there is a grant available for working with Hard of Hearing. I think right now there is also an infant screener that is being worked on. And last semester we had a few swallowing clients (i think), but I'm not sure if they will be continuing that or not.

I"m an undergrad (and future grad student) here at SJSU. I think that the Extended Master's here at SJSU are pretty happy with the program. I haven't heard many complaints from the EMs that I talk to. If you REALLY want to work with adults, I'd choose East Bay. But, if you're unsure and maybe leaning towards kids, SJSU would be a fine choice. Over all, most of our professors are pretty great and our clinic supervisors have a good reputation. There isn't much support for students (in regards to ASHA requirements, etc). Well, at least not in my experience in undergrad.

That was amazing, thanks Jmk! I'm interested in Aphasia and adults, so I'm really hoping to get in there.

Does anyone have experience with CSU East Bay?

I'm currently an undergrad at SJSU and have been accepted to the grad program so I can't speak too much about the grad program. I think it's an okay school, but nothing special. We have some amazing professors but also a few that are hard to relate to. There's not a whole lot going on research wise, but we do have an AAC clinic and a grant available for those interested in working with HoH population (although I think this is the last year for it). The department itself seems unorganized, but that may be because we just got a new clinic director AND department administrator over the summer. Our clinic rooms are outdated and some rooms are unusable because the camera system doesn't work. Most of our assessments and materials are in decent shape, but our board games are missing pieces and a lot of our materials are rather juvenile. I guess it's a fine school to go to if you're looking to go into the school system. Just don't expect any hand holding on ASHA requirements or any information like that. The classroom that you'll have 90% of your classes in is a bit old, but a nice location. The hall is right next to a parking garage and there is a cafe right for snacks, coffee, and sandwiches right next to it which is REALLY nice for those 3 hour classes. There is also a student room next door to the classroom with a fridge, microwave, snacks, Keurig, couch, and some tables. So there's a nice space to relax and study or socialize. All around it's a decent school. I'm probably not impressed with it as much as others are because I want to work with adults and there isn't much going on in that realm (although the adult clinic supervisors are amazing). But, it's hard to get into. Every year there's 40 spots: 20 for in major applicants and 20 for out of major. They give priority to people who received their CDS degree with them. So, 10-15 of those 20 spots go to them.

Good luck!

Number 24. Darn! Idk how long the wait list is, but I'll be dropping out, lol

Number four isn't bad! I like that they rank the wait list. I'm anxious to see what number I am.

How did you find that out, Ella?

Thank you for asking this! I'm wondering the same thing. I'm sure I have okay credit, but it's definitely not amazing. I'll also be paying for everything with loans, and I don't know how landlords will look at that...

It's good to know that there's at least four of us in the same boat. I'm HOPING they let their internal candidates know early and are waiting for their spring break to be over to tell everyone else. I've already been accepted somewhere, so I just want to KNOW at this point. I'm really tired of playing this waiting game.

CoC is Certificate of Clearance. We had to do it before we were able to participate in our on-campus clinic. You had to get your fingerprints done and also fill out a form on their website. You'd probably remember it if you did it.

I also have my fingerprints and COC. so your theory makes sense. But, it's weird that someone was rejected via postal mail and other people are posting saying they're accepted. Hm.

Last name of "O" here. It's definitely by alphabetical order....right guys??

So, I have been trying to figure out my loans for awhile, and I'm coming up with 80k, max...I'll be attending a state school in the California bay area and won't be working the entire time. Sooo, am I missing something crucial in what I'm going to have to be paying? Are we paying for the graduate fees AND certificate fees?