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Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Clinical Education & Experiential Learning

Clinical Education

A core component of the UW Master of Science in Educational Speech-Language Pathology (EdSLP) curriculum is clinical education. You’ll complete most of your clinical education at UW facilities, as well as a variety of community-based practice settings in Seattle and its surrounding areas. You’ll complete your clinical education in a variety of modalities, such as in-person services, simulation activities and telehealth settings.    

Our UW facilities include the following:

1. The UW Speech & Hearing Clinic (UWSHC) is a nonprofit clinical training facility for our graduate students that provides important speech-language pathology and audiology assessment and treatment services to our community. The UWSHC serves more than 1,000 clients annually.

2. The UW Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) is one of the nation’s largest interdisciplinary centers focused on those with or at risk for developmental disabilities. 

Practicums and Internships

In the EdSLP program, you’re required to complete seven clinical practicum courses (38 credits) to obtain the specified number of clinical clock hours required by ASHA.

UW Speech & Hearing Clinic Practicums

During your first year, you’ll do a series of clinical practicums within the UW Speech & Hearing Clinic. You’ll assess and treat developmental and acquired communication disorders across the lifespan and learn best practices in service delivery. This will prepare you for community-based clinical rotations in your second year. 

School-Based Practicums and Internships

During your second year, you’ll complete three off-site clinical education experiences in the Washington public schools: two part-time practicum rotations and one full-time internship. You’ll do your internship at a public school district or in early intervention in the final spring quarter of the program. Most students complete their internships within Washington state; however, there are internship opportunities outside of Washington state.