Additional mission opportunities include a multicultural experience in Tuba City, Arizona, exploring service delivery in rural settings, in areas of poverty, and in different models of school service; and in Jinotega, Nicaragua, allowing students to gain experience in multicultural service delivery among a Spanish-speaking population utilizing translators.
The University operates a free on-campus speech clinic that provides opportunities for clinical training in diagnostics and therapy services across a wide range of age ranges and clinical populations. Faculty with diverse areas of clinical expertise work alongside students to provide quality services to adults and children in our community. Services in Spanish are available.
Students have the opportunity to participate in clinical, experiential learning in the American Southwest on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.
A Master of Science in speech-language pathology prepares graduates to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across diverse populations. The program emphasizes clinical practice, ensuring that students gain hands-on experience in diagnosing speech and language disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing therapy.
Graduates can work alongside audiologists in clinical settings to provide holistic care for patients with hearing impairments, contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to communication disorders. This collaboration enhances the treatment outcomes for individuals with combined speech, language and hearing issues, ensuring comprehensive patient care.
The Master of Science in speech-language pathology is highly beneficial in special education settings where speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in supporting students with communication challenges. SLPs work with special education teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans that address speech and language needs, promoting better academic and social outcomes for students with disabilities.
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