This is a supervised practicum experience in the Sir Alexander Ewing-Ithaca College Speech and Hearing Clinic. The experience emphasizes planning, conducting therapy programs, taking case histories, conferring with parents, writing reports, and making recommendations. A weekly meeting is held to help orient the student to managerial and organizational procedures in the clinic. Site and client assignments are determined by the students' clock-hour needs and ASHA minimum requirements. Workshops and meetings are held on selected topics.
Specific duties assigned vary with the placement site.
Placement site assignments are made in accordance with student interests and clock-hour needs. Specific duties and responsibilities vary with the placement site. Site assignments are made in accordance with student interest and needs. This practicum is completed after the student has been awarded the master of science degree. Site assignments are made in accordance with student interests and needs.