Speech and Language Pathology

: Alex Murray; June 1st, 13:16

Hello. I am sure this question has been asked, but i was wondering I anyone could help me. I recently graduated from a County College in NJ with a AA degree in Liberal Arts. I originally wanted to transfer into a Speech Pathology program, but after meeting with Kean University I learned it will take me 4 more years to graduate with my BA.

So I was wondering what my choices are. I can go the four more years and get my BA in SLP or I can major in something else. Which leads me to my question, does not getting your BA in SLP hurt you while applying to grad schools? And what if the school you attend does not have a SLP program and no minor in it? Does having no prerequisites go against you? And what would be best major be to get into a grad program, that is not SLP related?

Thank you so much if anyone can help me out!

Poll: Target population

: sky_blue_pink; May 31st, 19:51

Hi, community! I made a little poll to determine what kinds of populations everyone is working with, because I'm curious. I'm just starting grad school, so I can't participate, but if you are out in the workforce (CF is fine), what kind of population are you currently working with?

Poll #1844038 Target Population
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12

What kind of population do you primarily work with?

View Answers

Children
6 (54.5%)
Adults
1 (9.1%)
Adults and the elderly
3 (27.3%)
The elderly
0 (0.0%)
I work about equally with children and non-children
1 (9.1%)

Thanks! Feel free to elaborate in the comments. "Non-children" is the best I could come up for a category that includes both adults and the elderly.

Unique CF experiences?

: pinkdiamond0; May 31st, 14:32

Has anyone had a really unique CF experience--as in, not in a typical setting like a public school, SNF, or "generic" (not specialized) private practice? If so, where was it and how did you like it?

Tags: cfy

CFY PRN position/supervision

: nichole79; May 31st, 12:57

Hello all! I am a new SLP graduate with a few questions. I have already signed a contract with a school system starting in August 2012 and will be completing CF requirements there. I want to work summers at a SNF to maintain that medical side of the profession. I have been offered a PRN job over this summer at a SNF. Here are my questions.....
-How does CF supervision work when you are PRN? They have a supervisor for me, and I plan to work 25-35 hours as they have several facilities and only one other SLP.
-what is a good starting salary for PRN at a SNF when you are a CF in Illinois?
-Will I need supervision if I get called to work at the SNF after I begin with the schools in August?
-Can I turn in the reporting and rating form(required for my CCC's) with partially finished segments? We have 3 segments, each about 420 hours. However, I will not have that many hours in the SNF before I begin at the schools.

I am so confused, and the more I research, the more confused I get. Any info will be much appreciated!

Need advice for being hired in a hospital setting--pediatrics or adult

: lamill13; May 30th, 19:26

Hello everyone :)

I will be attending grad school in the fall and right now, I think I want to end up working at a hospital (at least I think so right now) l have heard those jobs are extremely hard to come by for new graduates. Any advice on what kind of experience to have to be a competitive applicant to be hired in a hospital? Any personal experiences from being hired at a hospital? What settings would be good to work in to prepare for being hired in a hospital?

Thanks for all your help,
Lindsay

Working more than 1 SLP job??

: lamill13; May 30th, 19:24

Hello all!
This community is so extremely helpful and I love reading peoples questions and answers. I have a question of my own. I am starting grad school this fall (yay!) and would like advice from people who have been in the field. I was wondering how many people take on more than 1 SLP job at a time--Like working full time at a school and part time at a private practice? What are your thoughts on this? Do many people do this? Any personal experiences working more than 1 SLP job--if so, what settings did you work in? After how many years in the field would be enough experience to take on more than 1 job? Any input/advice/experiences would be helpful!!

Thank you all in advanced :)

Lindsay

Schedule/typical day

: onewiththe; May 30th, 16:51

What setting do you work in and what is your schedule like? For example:

Outpatient adults
6-7 wake up and get ready for work
7-8 commute to work
8-12 Tx
12-1 Lunch
1-6 Tx
6-7 Commute
7-8 Workout
8-9 Dinner
9 - 10 pack lunch, wash up, get ready for next day
10-6 sleep (only 8 hours max; usually didn't get to bed until later, and I need 9 hours to be my best!)

As you can see, that schedule didn't allow me hardly any time. What is your schedule like? Do you exercise? How do you make time for important or fun things, like reading? It saddens me how we get full-time jobs and our bodies and minds and souls go to crap because there isn't time to be well-rounded:(.

University of the District of Columbia

: alr210; May 30th, 14:14

Is anyone planning on attending UDC in the fall for MS SLP? I'm looking to get into contact with someone. Thanks!

Tags: grad school

Summer Homework

: peachyspeechie; May 29th, 7:33

I have a prek/pediatric client that I'm seeing for dysfluency and articulation. His mother has requested materials/homework to cover the summer months school won't be. Any suggestions? How extensive should it be?

Timing of grad school (mostly)

: k_inca; May 28th, 20:44

Current Location:: CA

Hello! I'm still a bit confused about the timing of certain things during grad school, and wondering if you guys could clear up a few things (generally speaking, I'm sure it differs a bit between schools):

Clinical hours - When do you start working with clients during grad school, and is it in concurrence with your classes? Do you have a rotation of settings?
...And then the CFY is the year following your 2 years of grad school, correct?
When do people generally take the PRAXIS-- would it be right before your CFY?
What's the difference, in terms of program content, between MS and MA degrees?
I've heard that many students plan pregnancies around their 2nd year of school or toward the end of their CFY. Is this true? What are your thoughts/experiences on the timing of all that?

I'm sure these sound like such basic questions to people who are in the thick of it all... but thanks in advance from this newbie!

Tags: cfy, grad school, praxis

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