Want to pursue graduate and professional school?
If you are interested in pursuing graduate studies after Bucknell the CCA is one of many resources you should consult throughout the process. The CCA is here to review your resume or CV, help you practice your interviewing skills as well as explore networking contacts within your selected discipline.
One of your first steps may be connecting with your faculty advisor or a Bucknell Graduate School Advisor who can help you explore your interest, specific programs, contacts and application process.
Additional campus resources in the Writing Center and Office of Undergraduate Fellowships & Research, both located in the Carnegie building.
Check out our graduate school roadmap to learn more about the process of getting into graduate schoo.
Pre-Law and pre-Health advising
The pre-health and pre-law advising within the CCA helps students and alumni who are considering a career in health care or law. If you decide that health care or law is the right path for you, we’ll help you practice for exams, prepare your application and connect you with alumni working in the field.
Pre-Law Adviser
Molly Gorby
Molly is a Career Coach and the Pre-Law Advisor in the Center for Career Advancement at Bucknell University. She leads the Law Career Community on campus, provides and currently teaches the Exploring Pre-Law (UNIV 135) and Pursuing Pre-Law (UNIV 136) classes. In
addition, Molly offers workshops and seminars focused on important pre-law topics, such as understanding the law school admission process and paying for law school.
Pre-Health Advisor
Alison Patterson
Alison is the Pre-Health Professions advisor at Bucknell. She earned her B.S in Biology from Juniata College and her Ph.D. in Biomedical Science (focusing on Physiology) from Marshall University. Her post-doctoral training was at Geisinger Medical Center. She continues to teach, instructing two classes related to Prehealth.
Resources for Pursuing Further Education in…
A Masters in Social Work (MSW) can be used for social work or counseling in different industries:
- Human Services
- Government
- Healthcare
- Nonprofits
Careers:
- Professions: Social Worker
- Industries: Social Services
Council on Social Work Education – Students – information for students at all levels about pursuing social work degrees, including a Directory of Accredited Programs
National Association of Social Workers – information about practice areas and career center
Association of Social Work Boards – for information about licensing and exams
Alumni
General hints for searching on LinkedIn – use MSW in keyword search of Bucknell University LinkedIn page.
Working With Children alumni panel 4.5.19
Notes & Recordings from Psychology Alumnae Series – Improving Children’s Lives Spring 2020
Nonprofit Panel 2.2.18
MPH can be used for several types of careers:
- Epidemiology or Infectious Disease
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health
- Health Education
- Public Health and Policy Writing
Public Health Resources
Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health – information about applying and search feature for accredited schools
Society for Public Health Education – Health Education and Promotion
Public Health Online – information and resources about public health topics, careers and the post-secondary educational landscape
American Public Health Association – general career information and opportunities, not much about pursuing MPH
Public Health: Opportunities for Every Major – NACE June 2022
Alumni
General hints for searching on LinkedIn – use MPH in keyword search of Bucknell University LinkedIn page.
Speech-language pathologists work with children and adults who have problems with speech and language, including related cognitive or social communication problems. They may be unable to speak at all, or they may speak with difficulty or have rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering. Speech-language pathologists may work with people who are unable to understand language or with those who have voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or a harsh voice.
Often work in healthcare or school settings.
Certification – Speech-language pathologists can earn the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), offered by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Certification typically satisfies some or all of the requirements for state licensure and may be required by some employers. To earn CCC-SLP certification, candidates must graduate from an accredited program, pass an exam, and complete a fellowship under the supervision of a certified speech-language pathologist. To maintain the CCC-SLP credential, speech-language pathologists must complete 30 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
SLP is usually within Psychology departments.
American Speech Language Hearing Association – Planning Your Education
“A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to graduate programs in either audiology or speech-language pathology. However, each graduate program determines whether applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in CSD—and, if not, whether prerequisite undergraduate courses are required, either before admission or as part of the graduate program. More information about these pathways to graduate programs is provided below. You can search EdFind for programs that do not require prerequisites for admission.”
The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 11,700+ members and 340+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide.
SLP Graduate School Test Scores and GPA
Question to Alison P about scores on GRE scores: It’s tough to put a number on it since every program will have different average scores, but the 50th percentile or higher is a good number to shoot for in general.
Specialty certifications:
American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders
American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders
American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
Vault Guides (depends on specialty):
Careers > Professions – Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Library > Guides > Pharma & Healthcare > Vault Guide to Health Care Provider Jobs
Alumni
General hints for searching on LinkedIn – use SLP in keyword search of Bucknell University LinkedIn page.
