DLVE-SLP: Distance Learning in VA Educating Speech Language Pathologists

Special Announcement:

DLVE-SLP will offer another cohort in June 2011 pending continued funding through the Virginia Department of Education. We will begin accepting candidacy packets for the 2011 cohort in October 2010. An updated candidacy process for the 2011 admission process has been posted on the prospective student page.

Objective

The sole objective of this project is to allow individuals with a commitment to work as a speech- language pathologist in the public schools of Virginia to earn a Masters degree in speech-language pathology on a part time basis. Hampton University, James Madison University, and Longwood University have teamed together to be able to provide access to an accredited Masters degree in speech language pathology through distance education technologies.

Targeted Applicant

This project is designed for persons who desire a Masters degree in speech language pathology on a part-time basis in order to be employed in the public schools. "Career changers" and educators are encouraged to apply. This project is supported by a grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia state residents with a strong commitment to work as a speech language pathologist in the Virginia public schools will be given first priority.

What our students say about DLVE-SLP

"The professors are extremely knowledgeable regarding course content. Most of all, they have been incredibly supportive and truly vested in our success." Elizabeth Edens, Class of 2010

"Without this program, I would not have been able to fulfill my dream of completing my Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders. As a wife, a mom, and a full-time employee, this program is my only option to become the Speech Language Pathologist I set out to be originally 10 years ago!" Shannon Williams, Class of 2010

Currently Seeking

Calendar (subject to change)

The DLVE-SLP committee will begin accepting candidacy forms for 2011 cohort* in October 2010

October 2010- Begin accepting candidacy packets for 2011 cohort
January 15, 2011-Candidacy packets must be postmarked by this date for 2011 candidacy consideration
March 1, 2011- University applications due
April 2011- Admitted students notified by universities
June 2011-Orientation for 2011 cohort/ Yearly Program Meeting for 2009 cohort

* pending continued funding

For more information, view the links on this website or contact Program Coordinator, Teresa Drulia at druliatc@jmu.edu

Students, faculty, staff and persons served in the program are treated in a nondiscriminatory manner- that is, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, participation restriction, age, sexual orientation, or status as a parent. The institutions and DLVE-SLP program comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and executive orders pertaining thereto.