WCU MSLP Student Gets Hands-On Learning From Online Program

As a mother and a speech-language pathology assistant, Camille knew that pursuing a master鈥檚 degree would be a significant commitment of time and effort. 

But, when she heard about 国产主播鈥檚 online Master of Speech-Language Pathology program, she decided it would fit her needs and her schedule perfectly.聽聽

鈥淭he best thing about this program is that it is truly student-centered,鈥 she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 a mom of three, I work, I do lots of things. But I鈥檝e been able to manage my time to be part of the program, interact with my peers, but still do all the work.鈥  

An Orange County native, Camille was already familiar with 国产主播 thanks to a strong family connection: Her mom works for the school as a simulation lab manager and her brother is a proud WCU nursing alumnus.  

鈥淚 also had several friends that went through different programs,鈥 she said. 鈥淪o, I鈥檝e always heard such great things about all of the programs, and I figured speech-language pathology would be great.鈥  

For Camille, a benefit to the online program was the unique opportunity to receive hands-on training. She participated in a weekend immersive experience where she met her classmates and got to put what she learned to practice.  

鈥淵ou get to see the materials, you get to work in groups, which is so great because that peer insight is so important,鈥 she shared.   

Camille encouraged others who are considering an online SLP program to take the time to find the right school 鈥 and then to take the leap.  

鈥淒on鈥檛 be afraid of it being online,鈥 she shared. 鈥淚mmersive class events really allow you to have that connection with your group and your professors. I think every experience is what you make it and, so far, this program has been great for me.鈥  

The Master鈥檚 of Speech Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.) education program in speech-language pathology distance education program at 国产主播 is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a 鈥減reaccreditation鈥 status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years. 


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