For students majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Freedlander Clinic serves another important function: Student clinicians gain hands-on clinical experience, which few undergraduate programs offer. Indeed, these experiential learning opportunities in the Freedlander Clinic enable students to apply what they are learning in their coursework and often serve as a source of ideas for I.S. research. Student clinicians enroll in the Speech and Language Clinic Practicum course for three semesters and work under the guidance of state-licensed and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified supervisors. In the fourth semester, students may continue in the Speech and Language Clinic Practicum course, or they may elect to enroll in the Audiology Clinic Practicum course.

The clients served at the Clinic are of any age, from infants through older adults, and the types of disorders managed are equally varied. Referrals come from numerous sources, including area physicians, local schools, and the College faculty, staff, and student body, in addition to self-referrals from the Wooster community. Clients are seen during the academic year, and there are no fees for clients.

The Freedlander Clinic is equipped with audiologic test equipment, a sound-treated audiology test booth, and a variety of tests, assessment protocols, and therapy materials for assessment and intervention.

In sum, the Freedlander Clinic serves as a catalyst for service, education, and research. The Clinic not only affords students the opportunity for rich educational experiences, but also provides individuals of the surrounding community with much-needed services, at no cost, that may significantly improve their quality of life.