Speech-Language Pathology (MA/MS)

The department does not operate a clinic on campus. Rather the program’s distinctive model of clinical education provides students with a range of Clinical Practicum Placements. These Clinical Practicum Placements happen in community settings to provide students with experiences across the lifespan in both healthcare and education. Examples of Clinical Practicum Placement settings include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, residential living facilities, private practices, specialty clinics, home-based services and schools.

As students begin the program, Clinical Practicum Placements are structured clinical learning experiences that facilitate beginning clinical skill development in prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment. As students advance in the program, clinical skills are further developed and refined with increased independence in Clinical Practicums Placements. As students complete the program, they are prepared to provide entry-level clinical services as part of a Clinical Fellowship (link).

Students work with the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Coordinators to identify Clinical Practicum Placements. Clinical Practicum Placements are in the Pittsburgh region. Distance and transportation are considered, but students should be prepared to travel up to an hour for Clinical Practicum Placements. Students are responsible for transportation