MaxtheRoadWarrior

I would also like to say, speaking with current SLPs, a huge hindrance to people servings as SLPAs is, while they are getting direct hands-on experience within the field, it is highly supervised and often regimented. Supposedly there is an interest in seeing independent leadership, creativity, and adaptability, even if it is independent of CSD. That's not to say the above is true, only what I have been told by numerous individuals I have spoken to.

An acquaintance mentioned UVA as well, and I have looked into it myself. My only reservation (and it is a trivial one) is that it is an M.Ed. I wouldn't have thought anything of it had it not be for a grimace by my significant other. That said, I would happily go to UVA if accepted and financially viable!

Hi everyone! I just had a quick question regarding applications for next fall, primarily because I am an out-of-fielder. My undergraduate degree was in history from Appalachian State, and I have spent the last four years teaching high school social studies. I had always been interested in speech pathology, but after my fiancée finally got her CCCs and enjoyed it, I thought it was finally time to take the plunge. In terms of statistics, my undergrad GPA was 3.78 and my GRE scores were 165V/158Q (still don't know the AW scores). I am a male and I speak fluent Spanish and French, the latter of which is my native language. I feel that my statistics, coupled with being a teacher, will help compensate for my lack of experience directly in the field when applying; however, I would really like to hear others opinions on whether or not I can realistically get in to most programs lacking a bachelor's in CSD. I have considered taking pre-reqs online, but I would really prefer to take those courses on campus. Consequently, I am interested mostly in schools that are amenable to my lack of experience and that will allow me to enroll, even if conditionally. I am really interested in East Carolina, as that is where my fiancée went. Is it realistic for me to begin applying, or should I put it of and bite the bullet to take pre-reqs online or as a visiting student? Thank you so much for any feedback!