Developing programs-worth applying to?

[slp2b_13]

Does anyone know if you can get your ASHA certification if you attend a developing program that is only a candidate for CAA approval? I know of several people in these kinds of programs, but I've heard that you can't get your Cs after you graduate, therefore limiting your opportunities for work. Anybody have any clarification on this topic?

Thanks!

[Auuudriana]

There is no penalty for going to a Candidacy school. I believe there is just some extra paperwork required by ASHA when applying for your license to prove that you took all of the necessary classes and whatnot. 

"In 1991, the Council on Professional Standards in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology established the status of Candidate for Accreditation for emerging education programs in audiology and in speech-language pathology through the former Educational Standards Board (ESB). This status became necessary because, effective January 1, 1994, an individual’s eligibility for ASHA’s Certificates of Clinical Competence (CCC) was linked to graduation from an accredited program. The status of Candidacy for Accreditation allowed students enrolled in newly established education programs to be eligible to apply for the CCC upon graduation without penalizing the first class of students graduating from those programs. "

http://caa.asha.org/wp-content/uploads/Accreditation-Handbook.pdf

[AlwaysaFalcon]

I agree with @Auuudriana. One of the schools I was accepted into was actually a candidate school. The first five years that they have a established a program, the school is watched by ASHA just to make sure they are doing what they are supposed to be doing but you will get your degree just like everyone else.