Longwood Online Speech-Language Pathology
Master’s Pre-Requisites:
Frequently
Asked Questions
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Why Choose a
Career in Speech-Language Pathology?
Pick a reason or choose all of them (from ASHA Reward
Yourself Brochure)
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To serve members of your community
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To be an independent, responsible professional
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For opportunities to be creative
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To earn a good living
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For the option of different work settings
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Because you like asking questions and finding answers
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Because you want academic and intellectual challenges
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To contribute to a growing and vital body of language
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For the personal satisfaction that comes from making a positive
difference in people’s lives
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Can I get a job
in this field?
Speech-Language Pathology is a rapidly growing field
with job growth expected to be over 50% in Virginia in this decade. Virginia
is one of the top ten states with the highest predicted job growth. The
Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks speech-language pathology among the top 30
(of 700) fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Learn more about
this trend nationally at the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association
(ASHA)
website
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Where do
speech-language pathologists work?
SLPs work in public schools, hospitals, private practice,
rehabilitation centers, clinics, and universities.
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What can I expect to earn as a speech-language
pathologist?
ASHA reports that the 2003 basic median annual salary
for ASHA certified speech-language pathologists was $45,000 for those on a
academic contract year (9 or 10 months) and $52,600 for those on a calendar
year contract (11 or 12 months).
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Is there tuition assistance available for the
pre-requisite courses?
The Virginia Department of Education (VADOE) is
providing tuition assistance to in-state residents to enroll in the Longwood
Online undergraduate pre-requisite courses. Click here: Scholarships
to find out how to apply for tuition assistance. Some school divisions
may offer additional tuition assistance for employees. Contact your
local school division for more information.
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Is financial assistance available for graduate
programs?
There are many opportunities for financial assistance
in graduate school. Many programs offer the highest qualified students
assistantships. In addition, grants, scholarships, and loans are available
through a variety of sources. For more information about financial
assistance, visit
ASHA
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Is there a certain sequence that must be followed in
the coursework?
There is a recommended sequence of courses.
Though you may enter the program at a different time, some courses
will require a pre-requisite.
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Where are graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders offered in
Virginia?
There are currently five
universities in Virginia that offer master’s degrees in Communication
Sciences and Disorders. They are
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How long will it take me to complete a graduate program in Communication
Sciences and Disorders?
Master’s programs in
Communication Sciences and Disorders can generally be completed in two calendar years for
full-time students. Some universities offer part-time programs.
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