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Hi! Depending on what state you live in you might not need to enroll in a SLPA program to become licensed as a SLPA. I went through something similar with my grades and taking a few years off before getting into grad school. I worked as teaching assistant for two years and did internships with schools for Autistic children and at private speech therapy centers. By observing at these speech therapy centers I was able to rack up quite a few observation hours. This allowed me to apply for a SLPA license. For example in NH and MA, as long as you have a CDIS Bachelors degree, the required observation hours and some LOR you can become licensed as a SLPA. Definitely look into the requirements by the state before enrolling in a separate program for licensure. I would highly recommend working as a SLPA during your gap year! I have learned so much more working as a SLPA than I did sitting in class during undergrad, and its really reaffirmed my decision to become a SLP. Good luck!!

Hey! I live in Massachusetts so my primary reason for applying and choosing it as my top choice was because it made the most sense financially for me (tuition, being able to commute from home and being able to continue working for at least the first year of grad school). On top of that though, my supervisor (I work as a SLPA) and a current grad student who worked with us on her out placement both attended WSU and they both had great things to say about the program. They always emphasizes how WSU trains you as a general SLP so that you can work in any setting and with any population. This appealed to me because although I have a preferred setting/preference of where I want to end up, I definitely want to experience as many work environments/populations as I can before settling into one. As far as GA positions go I think that information is available on the website. From what I remember its a 12 month position, with $2400 stipend per semester and I think they waive the fee for up to 3 courses per semester. Here is the website: http://www.worcester.edu/Graduate-Assistantships/ Hope that helps! Good luck!

Someone mentioned that most cohorts make a FB group after the initial program of study meeting (on the 22nd)!

Ooh okay! Thanks for letting me know (:

Thanks!! I had emailed the program director yesterday and he let me know! I think he said they were planning on sending official letters out today if they could. Good luck!!!

Hi! I just found out I was accepted off the waitlist. Cant find a facebook group, is there one? Would love to start connecting with others as well!

Did anyone end up starting a group for Worcester State? I couldn't find a link on here or the results page