Pre-Master’s (Undergraduate) Training

Speech-Language programs across Kennedy Krieger Institute are unable to support pre-master’s speech-language pathology students. This includes students pursuing a master’s degree in speech-language pathology who have completed an undergraduate degree in another area of concentration.

Master's (Graduate Student) Training

Kennedy Krieger Institute programs with speech-language services often support graduate speech-language pathology students during fall or spring externships. Typically, we are unable to support summer placements. Our student placements are competitive with multiple students applying for a single placement. Students are encouraged to submit their application packets at least 2-3 months before the intended placement. This allows for ample time to review students’ materials and schedule interviews. Graduate student placements are coordinated by a Kennedy Krieger SLP Manager who oversees placements across the Institute. Before graduate placements can occur, there must be a current signed contract in place between the student’s university and Kennedy Krieger. The coordinating Kennedy Krieger SLP facilitates that process. Students are responsible for completing all necessary paperwork and any costs associated with required documentation.

When students complete graduate placements at Kennedy Krieger, the speech-language supervisor(s) work with the student’s university and graduate student placement coordinator to complete clinical hour expectations and associated documentation. This includes fulfilling all graduate student requirements by the student’s university and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA).

For questions regarding graduate student externships, please contact Kristy Chao at Chao@kennedykrieger.org

Requirements for Master’s Training

  • Currently enrolled in SLP graduate program at an accredited university
  • University assistance in completing necessary paperwork
  • Completion of all required Kennedy Krieger Institute paperwork

Timeline for Graduate Student Application

  • Approximately 3 months prior to Spring or Fall semester
  • Interviews: On-going
  • Decisions and notification: on-going