Join an immersive Speech-Language Pathology program in Belize that combines adventure, hands-on learning, and professional growth. Earn ASHA Guided Observation Hours (GOH) or clinical clock hours while gaining real-world experience in a culturally rich, supportive environment—ideal for students preparing for graduate school or exploring the field.
Through collaboration with local government agencies, NGOs, clinics, and schools, you’ll observe ASHA-certified SLPs providing sustainable, culturally responsive services to children. Activities include assessments, therapeutic camps, individual sessions, school screenings, and caregiver training. Every experience counts toward your ASHA GOH hours—while you explore one of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
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Belize is the only Central American country with English as its official language, which makes it the perfect place to dive into an overseas learning adventure in communication disorders. Students on this program will have the opportunity to experience a little of everything that Belize has to offer from beaches, eco-lodges, and jungles rich with Mayan ruins to zip-lining and snorkeling. In addition, students will work with schools and other community partners to help Belize meet a huge demand for speech and language services.
Program Details
Therapy Abroad students and staff provide essential services such as speech & language screenings, evaluations, and intervention. Students and staff will also take part in a communications learning camp for children with special needs designed around skill-based stations.
Observation & Clinical Hours
We design all of our programs with our students in mind and we know that observation is a great way to learn more about speech-language pathology. Because you will be completing
observation hours with an ASHA licensed SLP on all of our programs, these hours will count toward your 25 ASHA guided observation hours needed to pursue graduate education in speech-language pathology. Graduate students can also gain clinical hours needed for graduation.
Program Life
- Stay in basic western-style accommodation (small hotels & guest houses)
- Access to Wifi, fresh drinking water, western-style toilets and showers, and laundry services
- Home-cooked Belizean and Western cuisine consisting of rice and beans, chicken, fish, pasta, and other meats along with fresh vegetables and fruits
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Learning Outcomes
This program uniquely combines group travel, study abroad, and hands-on professional development for students in CSD, SLP, audiology, PT, OT, music therapy, and related fields. Participants will leave the program having:
- Gained insight into Belize’s cultures, languages, and healthcare and education systems
- Understood how culture influences therapy, assessment, and caregiver training
- Compared educational and medical systems in Belize and the U.S.
- Examined ethics, global issues, and the role of personal values in clinical practice
- Built professional connections with experienced, ASHA-certified SLPs
- Worked with children with needs in articulation, fluency, expressive/receptive language, and social communication
Relevant Skills
Therapy Abroad programs emphasize practical skill development. During this program, participants will have opportunities to:
- Apply culturally responsive, sustainable evaluation and treatment approaches
- Support individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Strengthen therapeutic skills through real-time feedback from professionals
- Adapt intervention strategies for clients, families, and community settings
- Communicate effectively across cultural and linguistic differences
- Understand core SLP roles, responsibilities, and professional standards
- Build professionalism, cross-cultural awareness, and career readiness
- Gain insight into graduate school expectations and career pathways
What’s Included
Travel and study abroad are a big investment and our promise to you is that we will work hard every day to make sure you are going to have the most amazing experience, best staff, tastiest meals, an excellent itinerary full of the best activities and the meaningful hands-on experience that you are expecting. With the exception of international airfare, our trips are all-inclusive!
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