Would it be too soon to ask now?

Anyone have insight on Delaware Valley Uni’s program?

hi all! i am about to enter tri 3 of my slp grad program (based in socal) and found out late last week that i will be placed at a school. so far, i have not been paired with an SLP and have no idea what my schedule will be, what school i'll be at, what grade, etc.

so my question is: what are the general expectations for the number of hours and days an intern should be present? my program hasn't done a great job preparing us (i.e., my trimester starts next tuesday 9/8 and i still dont know any information other than my placement is in a school district) so my anxiety is pushing me to reddit for answers.

the district is over an hour away from where i live with traffic and so i just want to have an idea of what my schedule will be before it begins. i know these placements all vary across states and districts, so just looking for a very general outline. any info (or advice?) is appreciated!!

As someone who has previously attended this program and was forced to drop out due to the unsupportive staff, I say you're better off somewhere else. The clinical staff bullied me and made me cry so often all because they felt my personality did not fit the SLP field. It felt like a popularity contest tbh. Eventually I had enough and dropped out before completing my last semester of clinic and my externships because of all the suffering they caused me. Most of them are not there anymore, however the graduate program director who made me suffer the most is still there. So choose wisely

I just started my grad program this week after taking a gap year, and honestly, I am already feeling so overwhelmed and anxious. We had orientation, and there was SO much information thrown at us that I feel like my brain hasn’t even had a chance to process everything.
I was also already assigned my first client, and afterward I ended up crying because I was so nervous. It really made me realize how bad my anxiety actually is right now. I’ve been losing sleep over grad school and constantly worrying that I’m not going to be good enough.
I’m scared I won’t be able to maintain a B+ or keep my GPA where it needs to be. I feel like everyone around me is so much smarter than me, especially because a lot of people came straight out of undergrad and seem like they already know what they’re doing. Meanwhile, I took a gap year and now I feel like I’ve forgotten how to be a student.
I’m terrified that I’m going to get to a point where I just don’t know what I’m doing, fall behind, and eventually fail out of the program.
The worst part is that classes haven’t even really started yet, and I already feel completely drained and stressed. I know logically that I’m probably getting way ahead of myself, but I can’t seem to shut my brain off.
Did anyone else feel like this when they first started grad school? Especially if you took time off between undergrad and grad school? I could really use some reassurance that feeling this lost and terrified at the beginning doesn’t mean I’m going to fail.

Hi guys, i'm very new in my s!p journey and am taking a class where I have to build a 3D larynx model using materials 1 can get my hands on clay, foam, cardboard, paper, etc. The rubric is very specific about what structures I need to include, and I'm struggling to find one diagram or photo that has all of them without either over complicating it (nerves, blood vessels, ligaments) with things that I'm not required to include or missing half of what I need.

Here is the exact list of everything I need to include:

Foundation:
• Hyoid bone
• 2-3 tracheal rings
Framework (cartilages):
• Cricoid
• Thyroid
• Epiglottis
• Arytenoids
Muscles:
• PCA (Posterior Cricoarytenoid)
• LCA (Lateral Cricoarytenoid)
• Interarytenoid (both Oblique and Transverse)
• Cricothyroid (both Pars recta and Pars obliqua)

Inner larynx:
• Vocal folds
• Ventricle
• False VF (vestibular folds)
• Aryepiglottic folds

1. Does anyone know of a good reference image that shows all the structures on my list clearly? Ideally one without extra nerves and blood vessels cluttering it up?
   
2. Any tips to go about making this project/ or if you've done this before. I'll take any general advice as i'm struggling on this project
   If anyone's ever made it I'd also love to see what they look like thank you!

Hi hi! I’m looking for grad school recommendations that are ideally less than 50k, asynchronous, and online (so that I can also work full time). Alternatively, if not asynchronous/online, I’m looking in the Bay Area and Los Angeles! PLEASE give me your best recommendations!!!

I live in Melbourne and I've been wanting to pursue speech pathology for a while now.

This semester, I am finishing up a Diploma of Community Services. I don't have a Bachelor's degree yet, but I've been thinking about what course or Bachelor's could lead me to becoming a speech path.

I know that I might be able to use my diploma as credit into some Bachelor's such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science at Swinburne. My diploma is equivalent to a years worth of credit in that course. And then after a Bachelor's, I could look into a Master of Speech Pathology.

Some people in my life advised that it would be good to get a Bachelor's first because a Bachelor's has more sercurity, but I'm not sure how relevant or true that is.

I also know that I could use my diploma as a qualification into the Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Masters of Speech Pathology at Vic Uni. And that would be a more direct path in Speech Pathology.

I guess I'm in a situation where I could go the more direct route or I could get a Bachelor's and see where I go from there.

Is the Vic Uni course decent? Does the block model make the course more or less manageable?

Shoud I just work on getting a Bachelor's first?

Any advice would be much appreciated :)

Hi all. I am a high school student needing advice for the pathway to become a SLP. I currently live in Alberta. What is the most popular undergrad degree for this program. Is linguistics the best way are can you take education and apply that way. Any help is appreciated.

I’m not sure what I want to focus my studies on/ where I want to strive to work. Where are some of your favorite settings (school, hospital, etc) and favorite clients to work with (pediatrics, geriatric, etc) and why? Hopefully the responses will give me some ideas and spark an interest!!

Hi everyone! I’m currently finishing my bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my ultimate goal is to become an SLP. I’m planning to complete the required leveling courses after graduation and then apply to an MSLP program. Right now, I’m getting around 30 observation hours across outpatient and private-practice settings, and I recently joined my school’s language/NSSLHA organization. I’m also considering getting my RBT certification and actually working as an RBT before starting my leveling courses, since I’d get experience working with children and developmental/communication needs. I already have several years of pharmacy technician experience as well. For those who have applied to or completed an MSLP, would RBT experience make my application meaningfully stronger, or would my Psychology degree, SLP observation hours, healthcare experience, and involvement in a language/NSSLHA organization be enough? I’m trying to decide whether becoming an RBT is worth the time and commitment before grad school. Also, what else can I do to make me a strong applicant?
- Ps. I would try to become a SLPA, but that doesn’t really exist in Georgia!

I’m currently in my final year of a Speech and Language Pathology program in Pakistan. I’ve maintained decent grades throughout my degree and recently secured a top-3 position in my state, which has encouraged me to seriously explore my options for further studies.

I’m interested in pursuing a Master’s abroad rather than continuing my studies in Pakistan, mainly because I feel the available programs here are limited and their curricula don’t quite align with the areas I want to explore academically and professionally.

So far, I’ve come across the Clinical Linguistics Master’s through Erasmus Mundus, which I’m planning to apply for. The program seems like an excellent fit for my interests, but given how incredibly competitive it is, I don’t want to put all my eggs in one basket.

I’d really appreciate any suggestions for other Master’s programs, universities, scholarships, or related fields that I should look into. I’m particularly interested in programs at the intersection of Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Linguistics, Linguistics, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or related areas.

I’d be grateful for recommendations from anyone who has pursued a similar path or has experience studying these fields abroad. Any advice on countries, programs, funding opportunities, or even things I should consider when shortlisting programs would be greatly appreciated!

Will someone pls explain to me how to take the praxis like an 11 year old. It’s just very overwhelming for me and need a step by step plan. Also what study materials do you suggest! Thank you

Hi everyone! 👋
I’m an SLP from Chile and I’m planning to move to the US to work as a school-based SLP. I need to take the Praxis for licensure, and I’m planning to take it in 2027.
I’m starting to study, but I honestly have no idea where to start 😭 There are SO many books and resources, and since I studied outside the US, I’m not familiar with what SLP students usually use.
I’m specifically looking for resources that will help me learn the material, not just review it or do practice questions.
For those who have taken the Praxis recently:
What book/study guide would you recommend?
What edition should I get for a 2027 exam?
Is An Advanced Review of Speech-Language Pathology a good option?
What other resources are actually worth paying for (TrueLearn, Fripty, etc.)?
Are there any good free resources?
How long did you study, and what study plan worked for you?
Basically, if you were starting from scratch again, what would you use to prepare for the Praxis? 😂
I’d especially appreciate advice from anyone who was an international SLP or had to relearn a lot of the material.
Thank you!! ❤️

Hi! I am about to graduate from UC Irvine with a bachelor’s of science in Psychology and a minor in Hearing and Speech Sciences in June 2027. My end goal is to become a pediatric speech-language pathologist, and I have to do some pre-requisite work since I don’t have a CSD degree. I noticed a couple of public California universities (Cal State East Bay and San Jose State) that offer 3-year bridge/leveling master’s programs, where the first year is dedicated to just catching up on the pre-requisite CSD courses, and then the 2 following years are the actual master’s program. I initially planned to do an online post-bacc through San Diego State to give me more grad school options to apply to, but now that I know that there are a couple bridge programs in Northern California (I’m from the Bay Area), it’s appealing to me. Do any of you have experience with not having a CSD bachelor’s and then completing a 3-year program? Are they more competitive and difficult to get into? I’m worried about preparing a lot of application materials (letters of recommendation, observational hours, personal statements, supplemental essays, and an application video) while I am juggling taking 18 units, volunteering at a clinic, and doing 3 research labs my senior year, so I want to know if it’s worth it to apply to. I have quite a bit of experience with language research (including presenting at conferences and gaining authorship to a paper that will eventually be submitted to a speech-language pathology journal), volunteering with speech therapists at UCI Health, volunteering at a couple of pediatric OT/speech/feeding clinics, and completing a short externship with the Baker Institute for Children With Hearing Loss (which focused on developing speech, language, communication, and listening skills with children who have cochlear implants and hearing aids). Do you recommend that I apply to the leveling program, or should I just do the online post-bacc so that I can apply to more programs? I’m worried that I won’t get into either bridge program at Cal State East Bay or SJSU since there are such limited options for public 3-year programs in California.

I am curious if anyone has interacted with Amanda when she was a professor or in her current role as associate director of program advising.

Hey everyone! I just started my first semester of graduate school! I've been working from EIP to Adult Transition at a local school district as an assistant to the SLPs. My main supervising SLP suggested that I take the Praxis right now since she felt like a lot of the content was from undergrad (we went to the same program, just about seven years apart). It was a fairly rigorous program, and I feel a little more prepared to learn the new material than other members in my cohort. I have lots of experience treating kids with articulation, language, and fluency disorders under her supervision. The only aspects of SLP that I am really inexperienced in are swallowing, voice, and neuro. She also recommended I take the CBEST early, and I did. I passed on the first try!
What do you all think?

Anyone going to university of Bergamo this fall for a Master degree?​​

Hi! I am a first year MA-SLP student and recently discovered my university offers a dual masters and PhD program. I am very interested in conducting research, teaching students, and seeing patients. I am curious if anyone has completed (or is currently enrolled) in a program like this and what they have been able to accomplish/what the experience has been like.

Thank you in advance!

Y'all.

That Praxis test is no joke. After a 12 year interval since my last Praxis, I just had to retake it for licensing in another country, and though I scored fine, it's mostly because I am literally a grad school clinical supervisor. I have to stay up to date on the research and work across the lifespan. No way would I have passed that when I was "just" a working clinician. I obviously can't talk about question text, but some of the questions in my area of specialty were the ones that I marked for review and am still not sure I got right!

Give yourselves some grace as to how much information is covered, how specific some of the questions are, and the tricky wording.

Hey everyone, I am currently trying to create a comprehensive reference book for school that covers all things Speech and Language Pathology for my upcoming clinical placements and maybe for PRAXIS Exam prep (though I haven't gotten that far yet). What areas/domains/disorders have you guys found helpful, or that you wished you had studied more during your time in school?

Hi yall,

Would my chances be low with my educational background of only having a bachelors in IT? I have a friend who works as an SLP and recommended me to be an English Teacher in Vietnam to build up my entrance paper to write. I do not have any other related experience with languages other than speaking a total of three languages. Good? Bad? Thoughts? Any advice is welcomed, I am trying to apply to schools in California, US.

How intense is it taking 9 credits each semester? I'm a military spouse living overseas. We have a 2 year old who attends daycare full-time. I have a BS in CSD and MS in Early Child Special Ed. Ironically my daughter requires speech therapy and I find myself wanting to go back for a second masters. Truth be told, I didn't get into any SLP programs right out of undergrad, took some time off, and went for the "next best thing" so I could work in EI. I've been out of school for over a decade now. How insane am I for wanting to do this?