Frequently Asked Questions– Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology Please take time to review the following pages for question(s) pertaining to the Speech-Language Pathology program offered in the department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at East Tennessee State University. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions and answers to assist you through your application process and to further facilitate your exploration of our Speech-Language Pathology program. If the answers you are seeking are not on the following pages or elsewhere on the ASLP (http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/) or ETSU (www.etsu.edu) websites, contact: [email protected] ASLP website: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/ ASLP clinic website: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/clinical/default.aspx Q: Where can I direct my ASLP Speech-Language Pathology questions? A:You can e-mail questions to: [email protected] Q: Who can I contact for more information and/or to receive a tour of the facility? A: There are currently four dates set for open houses to view our facility: October 25, 2014 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. January 24, 2015 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. February 21, 2015 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. March 28, 2015 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. If you are interested in attending an open house, please R.S.V.P. at: [email protected] Q: How can I receive information about the program? A: Send your contact information to: [email protected] and we will gladly send you an information packet, which includes: application, graduate catalogue, and brochure. You can also access application information at www.etsu.edu/gradstud Contacts: SLP Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Kerry Proctor-Williams 423-439-7187 [email protected] AUD Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Jacek Smurzynski 423-439-4536 [email protected] Q: When is the application deadline? A: All application components must be received by February 1st for fall admissions. We only admit student’s for the fall semester. Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 1 of 6 Q: Where should I mail my application packet? A: All application materials must be sent to the School of Graduate Studies, instead of the Department of Communicative Disorders. Please have your application packet (including: transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE scores, resume and paper application if applicable) sent to: School of Graduate Studies East Tennessee State University 309-B Burgin Dossett Hall PO Box 70720 Johnson City, TN 37614-072022 Q: What should I include in my graduate application packet? A: The following standards and materials are required of all masters and certificate applicants regardless of program. All materials should be mailed to the School of Graduate Studies. http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/ 1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees from nonaccredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis. •If admitted, a final transcript must be sent to the School of Graduate Studies upon completion of undergraduate material. If you have not completed your bachelor’s degree before applying to our program, you must send a final transcript after graduating with your bachelor’s degree. 2. A completed application form (can apply online or mail in paper application). 3. One official transcript from every college or university where the applicant has taken courses, except for previous course work at ETSU. Applications will not be considered without all transcripts. 4. A non-refundable application fee of $35 ($45 for international students). The following are specific requirements for application to the Communicative Disorders master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology (these should still be mailed in packet to the school of graduate studies): 5. A personal essay of 150-300 words, detailing your interests in a graduate program at ETSU. 6. Prerequisite coursework 7. Submission of Quantitative, Qualitative, and Analytical writing score of the GRE. There is no minimum score necessary. 8. Resume 9. Three letters of recommendation from previous professors, which evaluate the student’s academic abilities, communication skills, and interpersonal capabilities. Please submit all recommendation letters on ETSU’s recommendation form (http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/documents/forms/recommend.pdf) Alternatively, you may use the electronic letter of recommendation system. We also have an electronic letter of recommendation system. *Instructions for Online Letter of Recommendation System – http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/documents/forms/onlinelorapplicantsguide.pdf • • • • Click on the https://gradletters.etsu.edu/ Create a new account Enter your information Enter the information of individuals making the recommendations ETSU undergraduate ASLP minor students do not need to submit three letters of recommendation. Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 2 of 6 Q: What are ETSU’s ASLP undergraduate course requirements in speech and hearing? A: Coursework needed for conditional and unconditional admission consideration to the Speech-Language Pathology Program includes: 1. A minimum of three (3) credit-hours in the biological sciences. 2. A minimum of three (3) credit-hours in the physical sciences. 3. A minimum of three (3) credit-hours in statistics. 4. A minimum of six (6) credit-hours in the behavioral and/or social sciences that include study that pertains to understanding normal/abnormal human behavior, development across the lifespan, social interaction, and issues of culturally diverse populations. 5. A least fifteen (15) credit-hours in basic human communication processes with at least two (2) credits in each of the following areas of speech, language, and hearing: the anatomic and physiologic bases; the physical and psychophysical bases; and the linguistic and psycholinguistic aspects. ETSU’s ASLP undergraduate minor in Speech- Language Pathology offers the following courses only online in the area of Speech and Hearing: Communication Sciences and Disorders 3 credit hours Speech and Hearing Science I 4 credit hours Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Systems 3 credit hours Speech and Hearing Science II 4 credit hours Language Development 3 credit hours The Clinical Process 3 credit hours 5. At least twenty-five (25) clinical observation credits under the supervision of an ASHA -certified professional. Q: What are my options if I don’t have an undergraduate degree with a major or minor in Communicative Disorders? A: ETSU offers two semesters of pre-requisite coursework in speech-language pathology solely online. You would register as a non-degree seeking special student, using the undergrad course. Then you would apply for the 2-year graduate program. Q: What courses do you offer as part of the CDIS Speech-Language Pathology program? A: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/speechpathology/prospective/masterplanstudy.aspx Q: Are there multiple tracts to receive a master’s degree of Speech-Language Pathology? A: Our 2-year program is for students who have an undergraduate major or minor in communicative disorders that includes all our pre-requisites. Additionally, there are opportunities available for teachers working as speech-language pathologists in the state of TN without their master’s degree to complete the program on a part-time basis. Financial assistance may be available from the TN Department of Education. Q: Is ETSU’s program ASHA accredited A: Yes. The master's (MS) education program in speech-language pathology at East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard #310, Rockville, Maryland 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 3 of 6 Q: How do you prepare students to become Certified ASHA clinicians? A: The course work and clinical clock hour requirements are designed for the student to obtain the ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and licensure. In addition to building a strong academic foundation, students also gain a diversity of clinical experiences in medical and educational settings for both adult and pediatric populations. Q: Do you offer an M.S., M.A., or M.Ed. in CDIS-SLP? A: We offer a Master’s of Science degree in our ASLP program for Speech-Language Pathology. Q: Do you have a doctoral program available in Speech-Language Pathology? A: We currently only have a Master’s program of study in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or an AuD. (Clinical Doctorate) Program in Audiology. We do not currently have a doctoral program in Speech-Language Pathology at ETSU. Q: Is a thesis or dissertation required? A: A dissertation is not required, yet a thesis or capstone literature review is necessary to complete the program. Thesis Option for the Master’s Degree The thesis option is offered in speech-language pathology to provide students with the opportunity to develop and execute a research project with mentoring by their faculty committee. Guidance is given by the faculty advisor through all phases of a research project. The thesis requires a considerable commitment to writing and independence in meeting deadlines and should be undertaken with advice from the faculty. Non-Thesis Option for the Master’s Degree The non-thesis option for the Master of Science degree in Communicative Disorders includes (1) a written literature review, and (2) an oral presentation of a clinical case. Q: Do you have an on-campus clinic? A: Yes, our on-campus clinic is located on the 3rd floor of our department building (John P. Lamb, Jr. Hall). Q: What clinical and practicum student placements does ETSU offer? A: Some of our current clinical placements are.... http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/speechpathology/clinicalservices.aspx We also provide off-campus placements at..... http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/speechpathology/prospective/clinical.aspx Q: What research opportunities are available? A: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/speechpathology/prospective/research.aspx Q: What financial opportunities are available to Speech-Language Pathology Master’s students? A: Full tuition scholarships and graduate assistantships are available for approximately 50% of graduate students through the Department of Communicative Disorders, which require departmental assignments ranging from 8 to 10 hours a week. Numerous campus-wide tuition scholarships and assistantships are also available to students. *Indicate on the application whether you want to be considered for Graduate Assistantship or Tuition Scholarship. Assistantship and Scholarship FAQ: http://www.etsu.edu/gradstud/gasch/gasch_faq-02.asp Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 4 of 6 Q:What is the cost to attend ETSU? A: To be considered a full-time graduate student (9 credit hours) the fees for the 20142015 academic year are as follows: 9 credit hours-12 credit hours In-state: $4,475.50 - $5,065.50 Out of State: $11,234.50 - $12,877.50 For instate tuition, residents include those living in the state of TN or in the following counties: •North Carolina: Ashe, Avery, Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey •Virginia: Lee, Scott, Madison *North Carolina and Virginia residents from these counties must request in-state tuition. To calculate your estimated tuition cost: http://www.etsu.edu/fa/fs/bursar/tuitioninfo/tuition_estimator.aspx For further information regarding tuition expenses, please refer to: http://www.etsu.edu/admissions/tuition.aspx Q: What is the average incoming class size? A: The average incoming class size is typically between 23-28 students. Q: What are the mean/average GPA and GRE scores of accepted ASLP Speech-Language Pathology students? A: The mean GRE scores and GPA from the entering class of 2013 were GRE Verbal : 149 GRE Quantitative : 147 GRE Analytical writing : 4.0 GPA – last 2 years of college: 3.81 Overall GPA: 3.74 Q: How large is ETSU’s ASLP faculty and what are their specialties? A: The faculty of Communicative Disorders covers a diverse field of specialties within speech-language pathology and audiology. The faculty is here to share with you current knowledge of human communication sciences and disorders. Speech-Language Pathology: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/speechpathology/faculty.aspx Audiology: http://www.etsu.edu/crhs/aslp/faculty_staff.aspx Q: What college is your program located in within ETSU? A: The College of Clinical & Rehabilitative Health Sciences. Q: Where is the Audiology Speech-Language Pathology department located on ETSU’s campus? A: The department is located on the 2nd and 3rd floor John P. Lamb, Jr. Hall (#19 on ETSU main campus map) on the East Tennessee State University main campus. A visitor parking pass for the day may be obtained from the Parking Services Office on 908 West Maple St. (#153 on ETSU main campus map). Map Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 5 of 6 Q: Does ETSU assist students in finding CFY (Clinical Fellowship Year) placements? A: While we do not place our graduate students in their CFY, we are able to provide guidance as student’s search for their CFY. Q: Does ETSU offer an on-campus daycare program? A: Yes, ETSU has an on-campus daycare facility, Little Buccaneers. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:45 – 5:30 and serves children 3 months to 5 years of age. http://child.etsu.edu/programs/littlebucs/lilbucs.htm Q: What recreational activities are available in Johnson City, TN.? A: Johnson City is located in the mountain and lake country of southern Appalachia close to the state lines of North Carolina and Virginia. Area recreational activities include boating, snow-skiing, white water rafting, fishing, and hiking. Many outdoor recreational adventure programs are available through ETSU’s Center for Physical Activity. Version Date: 11/15/2014 Page 6 of 6
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