DLVE-SLP: Prospective Students
We are delighted in your interest in becoming a speech language pathologist, with service in the public schools of Virginia. We have designed our project to meet your needs while providing you with a quality education, accredited by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA).
For more information about the profession and education options, we recommend that you visit ASHA's website at http://www.asha.org/.
Qualified Applicants
Qualified Applicants will:- Hold a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or another area of study.
- Complete pre-requisite coursework as required by the admitting university (grade of B- or better).
- Meet admission requirements for one of the four participating universities.
- Meet GRE requirements of the admitting university.
- Have an affiliation with a public school system.
Admissions Process
- Review the admission, tuition and degree requirements (including pre-requisites) for the four university programs:
For additional information regarding GRE testing, visit www.ets.org.
- Print off and complete the DLVE-SLP Program Candidacy Form. This form will determine your eligibility to participate in this project. Mail or fax completed form to:
Teresa Drulia PO Box 135 Raphine, VA 24472 Fax: 540-568-8077After review by the committee, you will be notified regarding your candidacy status. Granting of candidacy to the DLVE-SLP project does not guarantee admission to a university program.
- Along with the Candidacy Form, DLVE-SLP applicants must submit a Letter of Affiliation, the Employer Support Form, Student Statement of Understanding and a printed copy of the results of the Distance Education Readiness Quiz.
- Applicants must submit two letters with the candidacy packet: A.) Personal Statement: The applicant will submit a letter providing information regarding their skills which they feel will make them an effective distance learner and discuss why the applicant needs a non-traditional program to obtain their Masters degree B.) Recommendation Letter: A letter from an individual who can bear witness to the skills of the applicants that would make them an effective distance learner.
- If granted candidacy, then you must apply to and be accepted to at least ONE of the four participating universities according to the posted requirements. * DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION FOR ALL UNIVERSITIES IS FEBRUARY 15, 2009. You will be notified of decision no later than April 30, 2009.*Priority will be given to Virginia residents affiliated with Virginia public schools.
- Admitted students accepting tuition support from the Virginia Department of Education will be required to sign a Agreement of Obligation outlining the commitment for employment in the Virginia public schools.
Program of Study
The DLVE-SLP project is a cohort model, meaning that you are expected to take the scheduled coursework when it is offered. There is no guarantee that courses will be made available outside of the posted schedule.
The program of study includes courses covering a variety of disorders across the lifespan. Students should expect to complete 2 three credit courses per semester. In addition, students will be expected to complete a minimum of 400 clinical hours under the supervision of a certified speech language pathologist.
Admitted students will complete a program of study equivalent to that of their admitting university. The project is designed so that a majority of your coursework will occur online. A university may have additional requirements for face to face meetings and/or clinical experiences occurring on campus. For example, some university programs will require students to complete the initial practicum on campus during summer 2008.
All students are required to attend a yearly orientation.
Financial Assistance
Students are responsible for tuition and fees associated with the university in which they were admitted. Additional expenses include books, and travel to required university events (including orientation). Tuition assistance is available through the Virginia Department of Education. Amount available will be subject to availability of funding to the DLVE-SLP project.
Students accepting funding will be required to complete an Agreement of Obligation acknowledging their commitment to employment in the Virginia public schools.
Additional funding opportunities may become available. Students are encouraged to contact the financial aid office at the admitting university.
Technical Requirements
Coursework for the DLVE-SLP project will be made available using distance education technologies. Students will be responsible for assuring access to the coursework via the Internet. Students should have the basic technical skills such as web browsing, uploading and downloading documents and sending emails and attachments.
Hardware requirements include:
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Software Requirements It is recommended that students have access to Microsoft Office 2003 or later, including Word, Powerpoint and Excel. You may also be required to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player and /or Java Script plug-ins.
For more information, view the links on this website or contact Program Coordinator, Teresa Drulia at druliatc@jmu.edu.