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Ohio's Internship Graduate Program in FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS Who can apply to this program? Anyone
who holds a bachelor's degree is eligible to apply. Admission into the program
will be on a competitive basis.
Applicants must satisfy the participating university's graduate school Admission Requirements. How do I apply? A
Preliminary Application must be submitted by January 1 of each year. Following review
of the preliminary applications, prospective candidates will make formal application to one (or more) of the participating universities.
Which universities will admit the
students? Participating
ASHA accredited universities are the Miami University, Ohio University, the University of Akron,
University of Cincinnati, and University of Toledo.
How much weight does the GRE carry?
The
admitting universities require GRE scores and will consider them as part of the
package, not as a single indicator. The GRE is required because good
students may need to be counseled in the areas of need-generally math or
writing might need a refresher. Studies show that GPA is a better
indicator of success in graduate school than GREs. If you are not comfortable
with your GRE scores, you always have the option to re-take the test. The Preliminary Application may be submitted without
GRE scores, but they are required for application to the participating graduate
program.
Visit
the Educational Testing Service website for more information about the test: I have taken the Miller's Analogy Test, but
not the GRE. Can I use those scores instead? You should include the results of the MAT on your
application, but you will need to take the GRE, since the universities require
it. Who
should ask to complete my letters of reference? At
least two of your references should address your past academic performance and
abilities.
How many students will be admitted? Each of the five participating universities may admit no more than 10 students yearly.
My
undergraduate degree is not in communication disorders. What prerequisite courses to I need to take
before the program starts? You will be required to complete several
prerequisite courses prior to the start of your graduate program. The courses will be determined by your admitting
university. Many of the courses are offered through distance learning and are posted on the OMNIE website.
How will I know which courses to take?
All of the universities have a set of required core courses, but may require some additional courses for their specific program.
How much will the graduate program cost?
Tuition and student expenses will vary, since
they will be determined by the university. During the first year, OMNIE will provide financial support of $12,000 and at most of the participating universities, students also receive full-tuition waivers.
Are
all tuition fees my responsibility? Yes. In
addition to OMNIE's financial support during the first academic year, students may
apply for financial assistance through the university's Financial Aid office. How
much will I get paid during my Internship? SLP Interns will be supported at a rate of $25,000 per
year plus medical and state teachers' retirement benefits for each year of internship.
How
can I complete my educational coursework during my Internship? Educational courses that you need to complete for
your degree will be offered on-campus during the summers or through distance
learning during the school year. Which
graduate courses will I need to take?
The required graduate courses are summarized on
the university's graduate program web page. Will
I be assigned a university? No, You may apply to any of the universities. Application to more than one university program may improve your chances of acceptance.
Is
there a practicum required? Yes. Supervised practicum hours will be completed during the summer
session and as part of the internship experience. The clinical practicum experience allows graduate
students to make practical applications of the knowledge and theory gained in
the classroom. Students work with a variety of clients, both adults and
children, earning clinical clock hours to meet ASHA requirements for the
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (www.asha.org) Practicum experiences will begin the first summer. Is this program just for people who
want to work in the schools? Yes.
Due to the current and projected
shortages of school-based SLPs, OMNIE's
objective of this program is to increase the numbers qualified applicants for
school based positions. Do
I have a choice in what school district I complete my Internship? Internship assignments are made at the discretion of OMNIE and the Ohio Department of Education. Placements are made in districts that have been identified as having continued SLP needs. Students may request a region of the state, but must in a position to relocate if necessary. After
I graduate, how long will I need to work in the school district? Since this program provides significant student financial support, total commitment to the school district is 4 years. Depending on the university, it is 1-2 years of internship followed by 2-3 years of full time employment.
When I finish this program, will I
automatically get my license? Successful
completion of the program will give students the requirements for licensing by
the Ohio Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology and the Ohio Department of
Education. Graduates will also be eligible to take the ASHA
comprehensive exam for the Certificate of Clinical Competence. What is ASHA? ASHA is the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA). It is the professional organization and the accrediting
body for certification in the profession. More about the profession can be
learned through the ASHA web site at: http://www.asha.org What is CCC? To practice as a speech-language pathologist you
must hold ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), which is required in
most states for licensure as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist. To
obtain your CCCs, you must have a graduate degree (master's level or doctorate)
in speech-language pathology; audiology; speech, language, and hearing science;
or an allied discipline, complete required clinical experiences and obtain a
passing score on the PRAXIS, a national examination. |
