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 anticipate that we will begin accepting candidacy packets for the 2011 cohort in October 2010. Additional information regarding application deadlines will be posted on the website in the future.

Objective

This project was created in response to the shortage of qualified speech language pathologists across the country and specifically in the public schools of Virginia. Hampton University, James Madison University, Longwood University and the University of Virginia 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 interested in earning a Masters degree in speech language pathology on a part time basis through online technology. "Career changers" and educators are encouraged to apply. This project is supported by a grant from the Virginia Department of Education. Virginia state residents 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

June 2010- Yearly Program Meeting for 2009 cohort
October 2010- Begin accepting candidacy forms for 2011 cohort
February 2011-Applications due to DLVE-SLP universities for admission consideration
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.