Clinic Mission

Since 1983, we have offered a full range of diagnostic, treatment and education services for individuals with speech-language and hearing disorders of all ages. Our licensed/certified staff is composed of audiologists and speech pathologists as well as Missouri State graduate students.

Mission statement

The Missouri State University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is the primary practicum component for programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, within the McQueary College of Health and Human Services. The Department’s goal is to develop Scholar-Practitioners and the Practitioner portion is addressed in the Clinic.

The mission of the Clinic is to provide a clinical/educational environment in which to educate students enrolled in the programs of speech-language pathology and audiology. Under supervision, undergraduate and graduate students observe and participate in the assessment and management of disorders of communication. All students and practitioners adhere to the ASHA Code of Ethics. The patient population served by the Clinic includes children and adults in the greater Springfield area. The goals of the Clinic are to:

1) provide a teaching clinic where students obtain practicum experiences to meet certification guidelines as specified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in order to become certified in those areas upon graduation;

2) provide speech, language and hearing services to the surrounding community.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

The Clinic complies with the University's Non-Discrimination Policy.