Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
slhs@umn.edu
612-624-7586

External Clinical Sites

Large, Diverse Population

The Twin Cities (Minneapolis, St Paul and their surrounding suburbs) is home to nearly 3 million people. The diversity of the population, in hearing needs and ethnic backgrounds, provides our students with a well rounded clinical education. There is an extensive variety of clinical, industrial and educational sites available for our students practicum experiences.

Variety of Sites

Clinic sites include hospital (in- and out-patient), ENT, and private audiology offices.
Industrial sites include hearing conservation and hearing aid manufacturer sites.
Educational programs range from infant-toddler family-based programs, to secondary school experiences.
Area school programs for children with hearing loss include auditory/oral, ASL/bilingual/bicultural, and total communication options.

Specialty Clinics

Fairview-University Hospital: Cleft Palate, Cranio-Facial Clinic (pictured first above)
Fairview-University Hospital: Cochlear Implant Clinic
Starkey Laboratories: Hearing aid manufacturer

Address: 115 Shevlin Hall, 164 Pillsbury Dr SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-3322
Fax: 612-624-7586
Email: slhs@umn.edu

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Last modified on July 24, 2009