Department of Communication Science & Disorders

Clinical Opportunities & Internships

Clinical Opportunities & Internships

Graduate students participate in diagnostic and clinical services for children and adults in the University of Montevallo’s Speech and Language Center within the department. In addition, graduate students participate in field-based experiences in early intervention, preschool programs, public schools, private practice, and medical facilities. Graduate students participate in two field-based internships during the final semester of graduate study. One internship is typically an 8-week experience in a pediatric setting, and the other internship is typically an 8-week experience in an adult medical setting. Currently, there are over forty organizations in which graduate students are placed, including:

Therapy Companies at Skilled Nursing Facilities
Champion Partners in Rehabilitation
Restore Therapy
Tara Therapy

Hospitals
Baptist South Montgomery
Baptist Health System
Children’s of Alabama
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
Grandview Medical Center
St. Vincent’s Hospital
University of Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham Sparks Clinic
Veteran’s Administration- Birmingham

School Systems
Alabaster City Schools
Bibb County Schools
Chilton County Schools
Hoover City Schools
Jefferson County
Montgomery County Schools
Pelham City Schools
Shelby County Schools

Pediatric Clinics
The Bell Center
Child’s Play
Leaps Therapy Center
Easter Seals- Birmingham and Central Alabama
Mitchell’s Place
United Ability – Life Without Limits Clinic