Distance Learning Programs

[Ccgrl1]

In my situation I’m only able to apply to one program which is UH Mānoa. My husband is active duty and I also have a toddler. I can’t physically relocate to another state since I don’t want to take a small child with me and go to school at the same time. So I guess my other question. How are the online programs? Are you enjoying the online programs or wish you had applied to an in class school?

[WesttoEast18]

On 10/20/2018 at 5:17 PM, Ccgrl1 said:

In my situation I’m only able to apply to one program which is UH Mānoa. My husband is active duty and I also have a toddler. I can’t physically relocate to another state since I don’t want to take a small child with me and go to school at the same time. So I guess my other question. How are the online programs? Are you enjoying the online programs or wish you had applied to an in class school?

I took an online post-bacc program and loved it.  The main reasons why I did not want to do online for grad school was because I thought I'd have better networking opportunities attending an in person program and clinical reasons.  I heard if you take an online program you have to find your own clinical opportunities within your state, which can be challenging.  

[Ccgrl1]

Yup. That’s definitely my fear. If I can’t find a clinical it would already put me behind. I saw some people mention a 2nd bachelors which would take me a little longer, but by then my husband would have retired and that would give me the opportunity to apply to programs out of state. My ideal situation would be an in person program.

[WesttoEast18]

10 hours ago, Ccgrl1 said:

Yup. That’s definitely my fear. If I can’t find a clinical it would already put me behind. I saw some people mention a 2nd bachelors which would take me a little longer, but by then my husband would have retired and that would give me the opportunity to apply to programs out of state. My ideal situation would be an in person program.

Is your undergrad in CSD? If not, I would spend the time taking online pre-reqs for the grad program and gaining experience (volunteering, working in the field, observation, etc) until you're ready to apply for an in person program.  Many programs will not accept students without pre-reqs anyways. 

Your other option is just to apply to UH Manoa or online programs and hope for the best.  You can email the online programs you're interested in to inquire about how the students get clinician opportunities and if there's any support from the school on that topic. 

[smarieSLP2b]

If you are out of field and do not have a bachelors in CSD, just do an online post-bacc to get all of your necessary pre-reqs. It will open up more options for SLP programs. Also there are plenty of online/distance parttime slp programs if you are able to do well in your post-bacc and gain experience for your resume. If he retires will you guys be staying in HI? That's also something to keep in mind. Seems like a more flexible option would be to take the time for pre-reqs and apply to slp programs after.

[Ccgrl1]

4 hours ago, smarieSLP2b said:

If you are out of field and do not have a bachelors in CSD, just do an online post-bacc to get all of your necessary pre-reqs. It will open up more options for SLP programs. Also there are plenty of online/distance parttime slp programs if you are able to do well in your post-bacc and gain experience for your resume. If he retires will you guys be staying in HI? That's also something to keep in mind. Seems like a more flexible option would be to take the time for pre-reqs and apply to slp programs after.

I think that’s going to be the option I’m going to take. Just take my time to do well. Originally I wanted to take the UH Outreach PCP program but it limits me to UH Manoa Program. I have a BS in Business. I saw two online programs that offer a second bachelors in communication studies. And I could pretty much apply to anyone program after that. My husband retires in 2021, and we won’t be staying in Hawaii. High cost of living and lack of help with a little one. So I will probably apply to grad schools in Boston (where I’m from) or florida where my in laws are.

[Ccgrl1]

4 hours ago, smarieSLP2b said:

If you are out of field and do not have a bachelors in CSD, just do an online post-bacc to get all of your necessary pre-reqs. It will open up more options for SLP programs. Also there are plenty of online/distance parttime slp programs if you are able to do well in your post-bacc and gain experience for your resume. If he retires will you guys be staying in HI? That's also something to keep in mind. Seems like a more flexible option would be to take the time for pre-reqs and apply to slp programs after.

 

18 hours ago, WesttoEast18 said:

Is your undergrad in CSD? If not, I would spend the time taking online pre-reqs for the grad program and gaining experience (volunteering, working in the field, observation, etc) until you're ready to apply for an in person program.  Many programs will not accept students without pre-reqs anyways. 

Your other option is just to apply to UH Manoa or online programs and hope for the best.  You can email the online programs you're interested in to inquire about how the students get clinician opportunities and if there's any support from the school on that topic. 

My undergrad wasn’t in CSD unfortunately.  I’m going to spend the next two years trying to get those pre reqs in or a second bachelors in CSD. I currently work for a company that has an early intervention program. So I’m going to try to talk to them about letting me volunteer there or go into the Austism program at my company to be an RBT to get some direct therapy experience that way. I know I def need to step up my resume to be competitive since it’s not my field. I just keep praying this won’t all be for nothing.

[smarieSLP2b]

On 10/23/2018 at 3:07 AM, Ccgrl1 said:

  

My undergrad wasn’t in CSD unfortunately.  I’m going to spend the next two years trying to get those pre reqs in or a second bachelors in CSD. I currently work for a company that has an early intervention program. So I’m going to try to talk to them about letting me volunteer there or go into the Austism program at my company to be an RBT to get some direct therapy experience that way. I know I def need to step up my resume to be competitive since it’s not my field. I just keep praying this won’t all be for nothing.

You will be fine, that sounds like a good plan. As long as you have a plan in place just chip away at it and you will be in a program in no time. Aim for straight A's and a good GRE and your solid.