What Our Alumni Say

"Longwood's graduate program will always have a special place in my heart because it not only prepared me for beginning my career, but led me to networking opportunities outside of the program.  The professors not only provide learning experiences but also make themselves available whenever you need them.  From personal experience, I can say that Longwood's CSD professors truly care for each student, and support every student each step of the way.  I still keep in touch with many of them, and I know all are always available to answer any questions I have, even post grad.  I have Longwood to thank for all the amazing opportunities and experiences throughout the program that have all led me to my dream of being an SLP."

Katie McGinn, B.S. ’14, M.S. ‘16
Westminister Canterbury, Richmond 

"I love how Longwood combines academic excellence and fostering tight-knit relationships between faculty and students. We gain helpful clinical experiences from the very beginning alongside supportive peers and faculty. I am so thankful for this graduate experience and thankful to be studying at Longwood!"

Carissa Strum, M.S. ’23

“I attended Longwood’s CSD program as a non-traditional student. When my own children started college, I decided it was a good time for me to return to college to embark on a new career. The professors at Longwood were supportive of me personally, educationally, and professionally. Some of the bonuses of Longwood’s program are the small class sizes and the availability of each instructor. The coursework that was covered and the clinical opportunities that were available were thorough in preparing me to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist with Chesterfield County Public Schools. I now serve as an external supervisor for students who are completing their studies at Longwood. Each of the students that I've had the pleasure to work with have been competent and enthusiastic as they look forward to their bright futures in this growing field.”

Mary Jo Hughes, M.S. ’11, speech-language pathologist, Chesterfield County Public Schools

“The Graduate CSD Program at Longwood provided me with a wide variety of clinical experiences across disorder areas. Upon graduation, I was fully prepared to give my all in any setting or with any population.   The clinical educators are true experts in the field and are superb teachers who provided all the right tools and supports to help me grow.  Having had such an exceptional experience at Longwood, I have been able to enjoy successfully working as an SLP in the public school, private practice, hospital setting, home health, and now as a clinical educator in a university clinic.  Being truly grateful for all that the faculty and staff of the CSD graduate program provided me, I am so pleased to be able to share all I have been taught with the newest generation of graduate level SLP students.”

Martha Battles, M.S. ‘10
Clinical Educator, Speech Language Pathology, Dept. of Hearing Speech and Language Sciences, Gallaudet University

"One of the best decisions I have ever made was moving out of state to attend graduate school for Communication Sciences and Disorders at Longwood University.  The staff in the department took the time to get to know me as an individual so that they could assist me in finding my passion and provide me with the necessary experiences and skills I needed to find my dream job.  I felt comfortable going to each and every one of them with questions and they always had their office doors open to students.  I am so grateful for my time spent at Longwood and for the professors that supported me every step of the way."

Pallavi Iyer, M.S. '15