Your classroom lessons will come to life in professional practice settings prior to graduation. During this program, you will complete 175 hours of clinical practica and two full-time clinical externships to finalize your preparation for your career in speech-language pathology. Each externship will consist of 100 hours of practical experience for a total of 375 hours. These out-of-classroom experiences enrich your graduate experience by preparing you for action in the field in a variety of settings.

How will I secure clinical experience placements?

Our dedicated placement team will help you find an appropriate clinical experience so you can save time and focus on your studies.

When do the clinical experiences take place?

Throughout your program, you will have four clinical practica, as well as two full-time externships in the final semester. These experiences will prepare you for a career in speech-language pathology.

What is involved with clinical experiences?

The clinical experiences are designed to provide you with real-world, hands-on experience to complement your classroom learning. These off-campus experiences in practice settings near your home enrich your graduate experience by preparing you for action in the field in a variety of settings.

How far will my clinical experiences be from my home?

Our dedicated placement team will work with you to secure a clinical placement as near to your home as possible.