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This graduate program offers a well-rounded clinical education. You'll develop assessment and intervention skills to address diverse patient needs across the lifespan:
Newborns with feeding challenges
Young children experiencing speech and language delays
Adults recovering from neurological trauma
Elderly individuals requiring palliative care
Your learning will combine classroom instruction with hands-on clinical rotations. You'll refine your abilities in IUP's advanced simulation hospital, equipping you for healthcare environments. The curriculum prepares you for various professional settings:
Newborn intensive care units
Educational institutions
Community health centers
Acute care hospitals
Long-term care facilities
First-year students gain experience through innovative service models, including condensed 10-minute therapy sessions at nearby schools. At IUP's on-campus clinic, you'll practice therapeutic approaches for:
Neurological conditions in adults
Autism-related communication needs
Childhood speech and language impairments
In your final year, you can pursue full-time internships at locations statewide or nationwide.