ASHA
How many steps are there in applying to a graduate school and what is the first one? - Answer-3 steps:
1st step is to explore your interests
2nd step-learn about academic programs
3- learn about applying process
Name some factors to consider when selecting a graduate school? - Answer-1. What degree designator
should I look for?
2. Will I have an opportunity to engage in research activities?
3. How do I find out about faculty teaching and research interests?
4. Where will I go for clinical externships?
5. Are there distance education options?
6. Are there international study-abroad opportunities?
7. Is financial aid available?
8 Where are the graduates of the program employed?
9. How many observation hours do you get each semester?
What cumulative GPA do most graduate programs typically require for admissions? - Answer-3.0
How many CAA accredited programs are located in Pennsylvania? - Answer-15
What does CCC stand for? - Answer-Certificate of Clinical Competence
,Who is the graduate admission contact for BU? - Answer-Dr. Shaheen Awan Ph.D for Speech Pathology
Dr. Gonzalez for Audiology
What are BU's SLP requirements? - Answer--1 page typed letter of why you want admission
-3 letters of reccomendation
-Bachelors degree from accredited university
-Major in Communication Disorders
-3.0 min GPA and up to date transcripts
-GRE scores
-writing sample
What is the application deadline for BU? - Answer-Feburary 15 of the year you plan to enter greaduate
school (spring semester senior year)
Name several interests at BU - Answer-IOM, Balance, Voice Disorders, Childhood Language Disorders,
etc
When should you take the National Examination in Speech Pathology and Audiology? - Answer-After
Graduate school; spring semester of externship
What specialty track is offered at BU? - Answer-ESL and IOM
How long does it take to complete BU's program for Audiology? - Answer-12 semesters and 120
semester hours
, How many semester hours are required for the graduate Speech Pathology program at BU with an
undergraduate degree in CSD? - Answer-60 credit hours
What is the typical length of a graduate program at BU with an undergraduate degree in CSD for SLP? -
Answer-5 semesters
What is the minimum number of clock hours required for ASHA certification? - Answer-400 (375 clock
hours of clinical practicum at the graduate level)
What are three departmental research areas that you might find a future interest in? - Answer-Aphasia,
Dysphagia, Apraxia of Speech
What kind of financial aid is available for graduate education and where should you go for them? -
Answer-Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral,
and postdoctoral students.
Federal, state, and local governments, private agencies, foundations, and service organizations such as
fraternities and sororities. (PSHA)
How many ASHA graduate student scholarships are available and for what amount? - Answer-20 Grad
student scholarships each at $5,000
Name one federal government agency that provides training grants: - Answer-Department of
Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
The Praxis exams are used as one of the requirements for one or more of what three credentials? -
Answer-ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
State Professional Licensure
State Teacher Credential
How many steps are there in applying to a graduate school and what is the first one? - Answer-3 steps:
1st step is to explore your interests
2nd step-learn about academic programs
3- learn about applying process
Name some factors to consider when selecting a graduate school? - Answer-1. What degree designator
should I look for?
2. Will I have an opportunity to engage in research activities?
3. How do I find out about faculty teaching and research interests?
4. Where will I go for clinical externships?
5. Are there distance education options?
6. Are there international study-abroad opportunities?
7. Is financial aid available?
8 Where are the graduates of the program employed?
9. How many observation hours do you get each semester?
What cumulative GPA do most graduate programs typically require for admissions? - Answer-3.0
How many CAA accredited programs are located in Pennsylvania? - Answer-15
What does CCC stand for? - Answer-Certificate of Clinical Competence
,Who is the graduate admission contact for BU? - Answer-Dr. Shaheen Awan Ph.D for Speech Pathology
Dr. Gonzalez for Audiology
What are BU's SLP requirements? - Answer--1 page typed letter of why you want admission
-3 letters of reccomendation
-Bachelors degree from accredited university
-Major in Communication Disorders
-3.0 min GPA and up to date transcripts
-GRE scores
-writing sample
What is the application deadline for BU? - Answer-Feburary 15 of the year you plan to enter greaduate
school (spring semester senior year)
Name several interests at BU - Answer-IOM, Balance, Voice Disorders, Childhood Language Disorders,
etc
When should you take the National Examination in Speech Pathology and Audiology? - Answer-After
Graduate school; spring semester of externship
What specialty track is offered at BU? - Answer-ESL and IOM
How long does it take to complete BU's program for Audiology? - Answer-12 semesters and 120
semester hours
, How many semester hours are required for the graduate Speech Pathology program at BU with an
undergraduate degree in CSD? - Answer-60 credit hours
What is the typical length of a graduate program at BU with an undergraduate degree in CSD for SLP? -
Answer-5 semesters
What is the minimum number of clock hours required for ASHA certification? - Answer-400 (375 clock
hours of clinical practicum at the graduate level)
What are three departmental research areas that you might find a future interest in? - Answer-Aphasia,
Dysphagia, Apraxia of Speech
What kind of financial aid is available for graduate education and where should you go for them? -
Answer-Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral,
and postdoctoral students.
Federal, state, and local governments, private agencies, foundations, and service organizations such as
fraternities and sororities. (PSHA)
How many ASHA graduate student scholarships are available and for what amount? - Answer-20 Grad
student scholarships each at $5,000
Name one federal government agency that provides training grants: - Answer-Department of
Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
The Praxis exams are used as one of the requirements for one or more of what three credentials? -
Answer-ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
State Professional Licensure
State Teacher Credential
