k8! Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I'm attempting to decide between West Chester and Salus University and I'm having a hard time. I'm interested in medical SLP but I heard West Chester is more focused on schools and children, which would make Salus a perfect fit. HOWEVER, WC is cheaper and accredited (Salus is a brand new program). It also is a closer commute. If anyone has information about West Chesters program please let me know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamielee23 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I live in the Philly area but didn't apply to Salus because they're so new - I wanted to attend a more established program. I also don't think they're officially accredited yet, which I've heard can create problems once you graduate!! My friends who visited there were impressed though so who knows. I shadowed an SLP who went to West Chester and she felt well prepared ....but she does currently work in a school. If I were you I would contact WC to inquire about what partnerships they may have with medical facilities in the area and what kinds of medical placements students end up with. Sorry I don't have more info but wanted to put my two cents in. Good luck making your decision! kayyyyy_ and k8! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royffle Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I would say West Chester. Since Salus isn't accredited yet, it's going to be a bit of a headache when you have to go through ASHA when you graduate! Also, Salus is SUPER expensive and I don't think it's worth it if you have gotten into a cheaper school that is accredited. As long as WCU can give you a medical practicum, then you'll be fine. k8! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auuudriana Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) I went to West Chester for undergrad. It is very inexpensive and some professors are great, but some are not. I think you will be fine for a medical setting if you go there since all programs have to cover it in some way. Also, I hear Salus has had a lot of ongoing problems concerning faculty, so if that's something that scares you then choose WCU. Edited April 4, 2017 by Auuudriana k8! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLPhilly Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 4/3/2017 at 9:21 PM, Auuudriana said: I went to West Chester for undergrad. It is very inexpensive and some professors are great, but some are not. I think you will be fine for a medical setting if you go there since all programs have to cover it in some way. Also, I hear Salus has had a lot of ongoing problems concerning faculty, so if that's something that scares you then choose WCU. Hi! This is kind of a long shot, but since you are in the area and seem to have an idea about other schools, I was wondering if you knew anything about the LaSalle or Temple programs? Have you heard anything good or bad about either of them? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamielee23 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 17 hours ago, SLPhilly said: Hi! This is kind of a long shot, but since you are in the area and seem to have an idea about other schools, I was wondering if you knew anything about the LaSalle or Temple programs? Have you heard anything good or bad about either of them? Thanks! I went to La Salle for undergrad, feel free to PM me with any questions :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auuudriana Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 4/4/2017 at 9:42 PM, SLPhilly said: Hi! This is kind of a long shot, but since you are in the area and seem to have an idea about other schools, I was wondering if you knew anything about the LaSalle or Temple programs? Have you heard anything good or bad about either of them? Thanks! I haven't, but a few people in my class went to Temple so I can ask them, and if you have questions I can pass them along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bturn Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 On 4/3/2017 at 5:59 PM, k8! said: I'm attempting to decide between West Chester and Salus University and I'm having a hard time. I'm interested in medical SLP but I heard West Chester is more focused on schools and children, which would make Salus a perfect fit. HOWEVER, WC is cheaper and accredited (Salus is a brand new program). It also is a closer commute. If anyone has information about West Chesters program please let me know!! Hi! I am a current student at Salus University graduating in May with a CF already lined up. Honestly coming to Salus has been the best decision I ever made. I went to West Chester for undergrad and wanted to learn from a new set of professors to expand my knowledge set. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions! hopefulSLP2be7 and k8! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSLP2025 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 On 4/30/2017 at 9:57 AM, bturn said: Hi! I am a current student at Salus University graduating in May with a CF already lined up. Honestly coming to Salus has been the best decision I ever made. I went to West Chester for undergrad and wanted to learn from a new set of professors to expand my knowledge set. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions! Hi! Is the speech program at Salus medically focused? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimithebellydancer Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Please go w/ the cheaper option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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