AuDee

I'm a student who attended Wichita State. I ultimately chose it because of the cost and saving money overall. While it is an accelerated three-year program, think about what your interests are. Current clinical placements don't have a lot of cochlear implant experience so if that's something you're very passionate about I might decide to attend another school. Ultimately you get the same degree as any other program and have good opportunities for GA positions (depending on your class size). Since the program is accelerated, you obviously take more classes each semester and the courses cover a lot of material. The program has been changing for the better over the past year so the incoming class may have a better experience and may have better opportunities than past classes. I personally enjoyed starting classes in the summer (June) and getting to do hands-on in the clinic starting your first day. We all found externships for our final year (4th-year externship during 3rd year) so that really isn't an issue. Everyone has found jobs too.