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Speech-Language PathologyProgram

Frequently Asked Questions

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JoAnne Cascia Ed.D. CCC-SLPAssistant Professor/ Program Director

Patricia Remshifski Ph.D. CCC-SLPAssistant Professor

Elisabeth Mlawski MS, CCC-SLPAssistant Professor

Pamela Jones MA, CCC-SLPDirector of Clinical Practice

Tabitha MischlerSLP Office Secretary

SLP Program Faculty and Staff

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Monmouth University has been awarded Candidacy Accreditation by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

Candidacy Accreditation is awarded to new and developing programs for a period of up to 5 years.

Students will be eligible for state and national professional credentials.

Where is MU in the accreditation process?

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For graduate enrollment:– 6 classes – 3 credits/class

Introduction to Communication Disorders Introduction to Language Development Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing Introduction to Phonetics Speech and Hearing Science Neurological Bases of Communication

• Total = 18 credits

What prerequisite classes are needed?

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Anyone who does NOT have a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders

Anyone who has not taken pre-professional or prerequisite courses elsewhere

Who needs to take the prerequisite courses?

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Spring 2014– All 6 courses will be offered hybrid

Summer 2014– All 6 courses will be offered on-line

When will Monmouth offer the prerequisite courses?

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Applicants for 2014- Prerequisites do not need to be completed prior, but any outstanding prerequisites will be added to the graduate course load

Applicants for 2015- YES

Accepted students for 2014 will be advised on an individual basis

Do the prerequisite courses need to be completed prior to starting the Graduate Program?

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No prerequisite classes needed

What if I have a have a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology already?

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60 graduate credits of coursework – Up to 18 additional credits of prerequisite coursework

This is a full time program with at least 12 credits per semester

All courses are required

How many credits is the SLP Graduate Program?

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– Required core content courses Articulation and Phonology Fluency Disorders of Voice and Resonance Dysphagia Neurological Language Disorders & Aphasia Pediatric Language Disorders Motor Speech Disorders Augmentative and Alternative Communication Traumatic Brain Injury Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Methods

What will the coursework cover?

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Required clinical courses – Professional Issues in SLP– Clinical Methods in SLP– Assessment Procedures in SLP– Diagnostic Procedures in SLP

Required Practicum Experiences– Clinical Practicum I – Clinical Practicum II– External Clinical Practicum I– External Clinical Practicum II

What will the coursework cover?

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ASHA requires 400 clinical hours– 25 observation hours– 375 direct client care hours at the graduate level

2 in-house practicum experiences 2 external practicum experiences

How will students accumulate clinical hours?

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Local hospitals Skilled nursing facilities Rehabilitation centers Specialized schools Early intervention facilities Private practices Public school districts

Where are the clinical placements?

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2 years (6 semesters) with prerequisite classes completed– Summer, fall, spring, summer, fall, spring

Up to one year longer if prerequisite courses need to be added

How long will it take to complete the SLP Graduate Program?

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Completion of the GREs– GREs not needed if applicant holds a Masters Degree or

higher GPA of 3.0 to apply 2 letters of recommendation Written essay Video statement

• contact Graduate Admissions if you do not have access to a computer with camera/video capabilities

A resume can be included as well and can be very helpful in highlighting candidate qualifications

What is involved in the application process?

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Due to the large number of applicants, personal interviews with everyone would be impossible

To maintain fairness to everyone, the video statement was created – Once you submit your application, you will receive an

email with instructions and a link to open the video statement

– You will be able to view the question and prepare your response before recording

– Once recording begins, you cannot stop and re-record– You will be given 2 minutes for your video statement

Can I have a personal interview?

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GPA- minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply GREs- no minimum score

– Higher GPA can compensate for lower GREs and higher GREs can compensate for low a GPA

Resume– Highlight achievements that make you stand out. For example:

Speaking a second language Volunteer work Awards Prior work experience Research

Take the prerequisite courses (if you need them) to include those transcripts

What if my GPA or GREs are low?

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Application deadline for Monmouth University is February 1st, 2014

When is the deadline to apply for admission?

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Acceptance letters will be sent out between March 15, 2014 and March 30, 2014.

When will acceptance letters be sent out?

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Take the GREs- required for application Complete certification requirements for ASHA:

– Statistics– Physical Sciences (chemistry/physics/ geology/

astronomy/ meteorology)– Biological Sciences (biology/anatomy/physiology/

ecology/ genetics/ botany/ nutrition/ zoology)– Behavioral/Social Sciences (psychology,

sociology/anthropology)*not necessary for admission *can be completed anywhere*can be undergraduate or graduate level courses

Please note… this is not a Monmouth requirement but rather a requirement that will be needed after graduation for ASHA certification (CCC-SLP)

What can you do now?

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For additional information or questions about the application process, please contact:

Graduate Admissions732-571-3452

For additional information or questions about the SLP program, please contact:

SLP ProgramSLPinfo@monmouth.edu

732-263-5487

For more information…

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