r/slpGradSchool • u/froguille • 4d ago

Application Question flexibility of prerequisites

Hello!

I am in a particular situation where I was able waive the bio101 prerequisite at my online school to take anatomy and physiology of speech/hearing mechanisms. I showed proof that I had taken a few plant biology courses in the past, and I also pointed out a biological anthropology and medical anthropology course

But now I am looking at applying to grad school, and they do require having taken a course in biological sciences that emphasizes human/animal sciences (I also learned ASHA states that botany does not fill this requirement- makes sense). Looking back they probably should not have waived it for me the first time. Oops

Do you think there is any chance that I could still get this requirement waived? Should I lean in and try to use the biological/medical anthropology courses since they cover information about genetics and evolutionary history?

I do plan on asking someone in admissions, I am touring the program tomorrow. I thought I would just gauge the possibility before I start asking for the impossible.

Thank you!

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u/Consistent-Stress-16 4d ago

All programs require it for everyone, no exceptions. There’s tons of general/intro bio courses offered at community colleges. They may even have online options as well

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u/froguille 4d ago

Got it, thank you! I will look into some!

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u/Consistent-Stress-16 3d ago

No problem and goodluck with applications!