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Has anyone gone through Jacksonville University’s SLP pathways program? Can you share pros/cons? Thanks!

Hi everyone—looking for some honest advice and perspective.

I’ve been a teacher for 20 years and was just accepted into the FSU Bridge program, which I’m really excited about. But now that I’m learning more about how demanding SLP grad school is, I’m starting to feel overwhelmed and honestly a bit scared.

I earned my master’s in Reading Education about 10 years ago. It was challenging, but also really rewarding. Still, I can’t help wondering if this is different now that I’m older. I’m so tired after a day of teaching my ESE kids now. I’m worried I won’t be able to balance work, school, home life.

For those who’ve gone this route:
- Is 49 too late to take this on?
- Is it realistic to work full-time while in an SLP master’s program?
- Did anyone make a similar career change later in life?

I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences—both the good and the hard parts. Thank you!

Has anyone gone through Jacksonville University’s SLP pathways program? Can you share pros/cons? Thanks

Has anyone gone through Jacksonville University’s SLP pathways program? Can you share pros/cons? Thanks!

I’m an ESE teacher deciding to move over to SLP. I just got accepted into FSU’s bridge. I’m nervous because I’m late 40’s and work full-time. Is this doable? Am I too old to move from education to speech pathology? Has anyone completed the Bridge program? Did you get accepted into FSU’s masters program?