The goal of the University of Memphis clinical education program in Speech-Language Pathology is to provide students with a broad practicum experience across ages, settings, cultures, and communication disorders. Students begin their clinical experiences in the University clinic and then by the second year are placed off-site in area hospitals, private clinics, and schools. Clinical experiences are individualized to meet the needs and interests of the student while assuring that by graduation he/she has the necessary knowledge and skills to begin the Clinical Fellowship.

The School has a speech pathology clinical faculty with individuals who each have their particular areas of interest and expertise. They are very active professionally and present papers at local, state and national meetings. In addition to their specialty areas, these faculty members are committed to studying the clinical education process. All students have the opportunity to work with and learn from each master clinician.