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SJSU and CSUEB are just examples of school that accept students coming from different backgrounds. You don't have to take pre-reqs. Do volunteering, shadow someone and get their letter of recommendation. How about asking these SLP from your work? CSUEB doesn't require GRE. I have a friend who graduated in Theater arts and worked as an admin and got acceopted. Your plans seem like you have a great letter of intent to write!!! Talk about your volunteering experience with the SLP who are working with the actors. Tell them you want to do that. Your GPA is great. My friend had a 3.8. I guess they will really appreciate your profile. It is diverse, it fits the profession and you are on top of your game on your current career. I come from a Language background and do not have CSD background and I got accepted. Like you, I am on top of my game on my current career, and they appreciate this determination and maturity. Your profile looks awesome and I hope to see you in Grad school soon! I am going to CSUEB. Shoot me a message when you get accepted, because you will. Oh, and one more thing... I got accepted on my first try (first year applying). Show them your passion and maturity! You have an awesome background!

I'll see you there!!! I agree SJ Downtown is not safe... Hayward campus is nice and safe. Interesting to hear no one had a good experience with SJSU

I don't recommend Oakland other than Oakland Hills. Oakland is worse than Hayward.

Look into San Ramon as well.

I feel so grateful to be going to CSUEB because of its focus. I wanted to work with adults in a hospital setting. But I had a few concerns about the classes and Pandasa helped me. They guarantee us classes. I liked the program better at CSUEB and it became my favorite. I heard it is easier to get clinical placement in hospital settings. Having said that, I have concerns about Hayward but San Jose has criminalities as well in the Downtown area, and Hayward is in a safest part of the town, up the hills. I am a professional, and I love making friends, but a commuter school like CSUEB is fine by me as well. We can make friends still. I have a friend that didn't even try CSUEB but honestly, she scared me more than what it was needed My favorite was CSUEB, and I ended up manifesting an acceptance at my dearest future school CSUEB and a rejection at SJSU. Had I been accepted to San Jose, I would have chosen CSUEB. Also, SJSU is a mess. They didn't let me know until I sent an email to the coordinator saying the location where (Silicon Valley) the school is has a culture of being corteous to give an answer, regardless of it being a yes or a no. A few minutes later, I got a rejection. THAT WAS APRIL 17!!! I called several times, but I never got an answer or call back about their receiving my application. Emails were useless. Imagine being a student there and needing their support, and receiving none. Yep, I pretty much manifested my rejection there. I was turned off by it. Then, Pandasa helped me find out we are guaranteed courses. Yeah, a bit concerned about driving to Hayward, but I got my windows tinted and I'm ready to go. CSUEB administration was always there for me. They promptly replied. I believe maturity and being present is very important to me when choosing a school, and I'm going to CSUEB!!! I'm grateful for the opportunity! Thank you, God!!! (On my kindle. Please excuse typos)

Cal State East Bay Fall 2015 I didn't create it, but I'm sharing Haven't joined yet as my work can't know, but I'll see you on Sept 12! Request to Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/csuebslp2015/

Same here, nothing from CSUEB yet. I plan to email with questions about dates on Wednesday, but they did mention they'll be in touch for advising "in the next few weeks" in the email. I can assume end of May.

I'd say look into Pleasant Hill or Walnut Creek. Spend a little more for safety. It helps. Hayward has a lot of crime. Campus is fine, however. I'll certainly join the group later. My work cannot know yet.

That's awesome! I'll see you two there, then! Yahh!!!

Still haven't heard from SJSU! Today is the last day!

Congrats!!!!!

That's great to know they are now committed! It helps my decision, too! We will probably study together!!! Send me a message if you would like some help with areas that are good to rent at.

Yes, all valid points. However, some programs require extra work, like I was saying, to compensate for an area they don't focus on primarily: Degree Requirements The program leading to the M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology requires completion of at least 74 quarter units of credit with grades of "B" (3.0) or better from the courses listed below. The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential track prepares a student to apply for California's Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. It is 78 units and requires the completion of the M.S. degree, EPSY 5021 Introduction to Educating all Students in Diverse Classrooms (4), and fulfillment of the State of California's Basic Skills Requirement. The work must be completed within five calendar years after admission to the program. At least 63 units must be completed in residence. http://www20.csueast....html#dept-info

Hi again! Yes, 5 years is the maximum you can be at the program. For the EM, 3 and a half to four is what they say, and you need extra credits on top of this time estimate to finish credentials (which can be tight). I have lived in the area for 9 years. I heard about the program from friends who know about it and drove by when they were close. Some friends didn't apply there, only to SJSU. If we both decide to go here, we will study together. I really want to stay local, since this is home for me (and I haven't heard from SJSU yet). You can always move to California after your program. Don't let this be your decision-factor. It's easy to relocate for employment opportunities, since the area has shortage of professionals. But of course, only you know what's best for yourself. I agree with Chandru, this area has a lot of opportunities for public schools. However, not a lot for hospitals for CFY. Degree Requirements The program leading to the M.S. degree in Speech-Language Pathology requires completion of at least 74 quarter units of credit with grades of "B" (3.0) or better from the courses listed below. The Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential track prepares a student to apply for California's Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential. It is 78 units and requires the completion of the M.S. degree, EPSY 5021 Introduction to Educating all Students in Diverse Classrooms (4), and fulfillment of the State of California's Basic Skills Requirement. The work must be completed within five calendar years after admission to the program. At least 63 units must be completed in residence. http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ecat/graduate-chapters/g-sppa.html#dept-info

It usually comes down to the type of focus. MEd. will focus on school system and usually people have to catch up with a few credits if they want to practice in another environment. But all of them will give you the capacity. I wouldn't really think this was a big differential for me in my decision, however. Any program will give you the ability to work in all settings. It's just the focus that changes a bit. Some have more credits and focus in aphasia, others in Autism...

If you're looking into credential, you will need to complete extra credits on top of the Masters for East Bay. It will take you longer to finish. Might not be a big deal... And you have five years to finish everything. Can be tight. In regards to pre reqs and 5 years to finish, it can be tight. And the loan that might be needed to take for cost of living plus not working for this long is another factor to consider for this school. CFY is harder to find outside school setting (not sure if this is true, please double-check, as that's what I heard). They have limited spots for EM people taking pre reqs before the actual masters starts. So there's a chance of not being accepted in all classes the EM students enroll. This is a huge concern, as you have five years to finish and this can delay your graduation year because of pre-reqs. It's also a commuter school. Harder to make friends. Rent prices are high. Do NOT rent in Hayward if accepted. As far as positives, it's a beautiful campus. Congrats on your acceptances. Hope I helped a bit!

If you're looking into credential, you will need to complete extra credits on top of the Masters for East Bay. It will take you longer to finish. Might not be a big deal... And you have five years to finish everything. Can be tight. CFY is harder to find outside school setting (not sure if this is true, please double-check, as that's what I heard). It's a long program. I'm assuming you're not applying to the EM program as you're accepted to Portland State. But in case, here's what I know: they have limited spots for EM people taking pre reqs before the actual masters starts. So there's a chance of not being accepted in all classes the EM students enroll. This is a huge concern, as you have five years to finish and this can delay your graduation year because of pre-reqs. It's also a commuter school. Rent prices are high. Do NOT rent in Hayward if accepted... As far as positives, I agree with the poster above. Congrats on your acceptances! Good luck on your decision!!! Hope I helped a bit!

congrats, jls!

Thanks, guys! Congrats, Katha! Holly, don't lose hope. Last year they were accepting/adding people to waiting list on April 14. You never know.

One more question... Has anyone heard from SJSU yet?

Anyone heard from SJSU?

thanks, arf09! Good luck to us!

Guys, you are more experienced... If I haven't heard yet from SJSU and CSUEB, is that a bad or a good sign? I see people accepted and being interviewed. First timer here... To the previous poster, 4 waitlists are not bad. You have more chances. Did they say your position?

I hear you, Holly44. Mine was ok, except knowing about the gre in August, which was late. I haven't heard from CSU East Bay, either. They said on an email they won't send any communications before April 10, but I heard someone was accepted on this thread. Maybe he was not an out-of-field master applicant.