2.12.4 Deciding Whether to Pursue a Concentration
(a) The field of Speech-Language Pathology is very broad, and the IHP CSD Program is committed to training our students to practice competently as a generalist across populations and disorders.
(b) Multiple factors should weigh into a student’s decision to pursue a concentration, including whether or not the student currently has a deeper interest and career aspirations within a particular area of practice, whether they feel they can take on the added academic requirements, and if they are committed to participating in a more specialized learning community.
(c) All students, regardless of whether or not they are pursuing a concentration, are equally considered for all external placement opportunities.
(d) Students learn about concentrations in their Fall Year 1 advising meeting.
(e) Interested students have an opportunity to attend an information session to further explore concentration options during early Spring Year 1.
(f) Students should discuss their interest with the placement committee prior to finalizing their decision to apply.
(g) Students who feel that they would like to pursue a concentration AND believe that they meet eligibility requirements must submit an application to the Concentration Committee for review and acceptance into the concentration.