Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) prepares student-clinicians to become competent practitioners who can provide clinical services in both Arabic and English for children and adults with various speech, language and hearing problems. SLHS graduates can apply for registration and classification at the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) after the completion of an internship year and passing an examination interview at the commission.
Program Mission
To graduate professionals in the field of Speech-Language Pathology to provide quality services for those with communication challenges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Why choose the Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program (SLHS) at Dar Al-Hekma University?
- Dar Al-Hekma (DAH) is the only university in the Western region of Saudi Arabia that offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- The program emphasizes training and competency in both English and Arabic. This empowers student-clinicians to become bilingual practitioners who can provide clinical services in both English and Arabic.
- The SLHS program operates a Speech and Hearing Clinic at the University, which facilitates learning in an experimental setting that mimics real life clinical experiences. The clinic serves the DAH community which seeks speech, language and hearing services for children, adolescents, and adults with various communication problems.
- The SLHS curriculum is designed to include both theory and hands-on practice. Students must complete two (2) practicum experiences over two (2) semesters under the supervision of qualified Clinical Supervisors with credentials from the American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) as holders of the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC).
- The SLHS program employs modern and creative teaching methods and learning strategies, such as case simulations, student-centered learning, blended learning, and project-based learning.
- The students have the opportunity to participate in various national and international conferences where they can present their research projects.
| Program | TOEFL Score (University Level) | Required Certificate
Percentage | Qudurat Test Score | Other Admission
Requirements |
|---|
Bachelor of Science
in Speech, Language and
Hearing Sciences
| 500 | A minimum High-School
Percentage of 80%
| 65% | None |
- Describe typical and atypical anatomy, physiology and process of hearing, speech and language.
- Analyze issues related to prevention, evaluation, treatment, counseling and research on human communication and its disorders.
- Develop new knowledge and skills to consistently promote evidence-based practices to better serve individuals with communication difficulties.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional interaction that reflects a solid knowledge and appreciation of cultural and linguistic differences in a diverse world.
- Demonstrate competency in analyzing data and using technology that guide their practices in the field of speech and language pathology.
- Perform clinical procedures required for prevention, assessment and intervention services for individuals with communication disorders.
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Year One (1)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
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| BIOL 1301 | Human Biology | 3
| SLHS 1302 | Speech and Language
Development | 3 |
| PSYC 1301 | Human Development | 3 | SLHS 1304 | Speech Science | 3 |
| SLHS 1301 | Introduction to Communication
Disorders | 3 | SLHS 1305 | Phonetic Transcription
and Phonology | 3 |
| SLHS 1303 | Introduction to
Linguistics | 3 | LOGC 1201 | Logic and Problem
Solving | 2 |
| ISLS xxxx | Islamic Studies | 3 | ICTC 1301 | Information and Communication
Technology | 3 |
| BBBF 1101 | Basic Body and
Brain Fitness | 1 | COMM 1301 | Communication Skills I | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours
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16
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Year Two (2)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
|
| SLHS 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech
and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 | SLHS 2201 | Professional Aspects and Ethics of
Speech Pathology and Audiology | 2 |
| SLHS 2304 | Introduction to Clinical Practice | 3 | SLHS 2303 | Neurological Bases of Speech,
Language and Hearing | 3 |
| SLHS 2305 | Research Methods in Communication
Sciences and Disorders | 3 | EDUC 2304 | Behavior Management:
Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SLHS 2307 | Introduction to Audiology | 3 | SLHS 2306 | Developmental Language
Disorders | 3 |
| ARAB XXXX | Arabic Studies | 3 | SLHS 2308 | Clinical Management of
Communication Disorders | 3 |
| COMM 1302 | Communication Skills II | 3 | EMOI 1201 | Emotional Intelligence | 2 |
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Total Credit Hours
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18
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Total Credit Hours
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16
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Year Three(3)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
|
Credit
Hours
|
| SLHS 3307 | Articulation and Phonological
Disorders | 3 | SLHS 3311 | Neurogenic Communication
Disorders | 3 |
| SLHS 3308 | Fluency Disorders | 3 | SLHS 3312 | Voice Disorders | 3 |
| SLHS 3309 | Statistics in Communication
Sciences and Disorders | 3 | XXXX xxxx | Program Elective | 3 |
| SLHS 3310 | Practicum I | 3 | ENTR 3301 | Entrepreneurship and
Design Thinking | 3 |
| ARTS xxxx | Arts and Design | 2 | ISLS xxxx | Islamic Studies | 2 |
| XXXX xxxx | Required General Education
Electives (HUMN, NASC,SBSC) | 3 | XXXX xxxx | Required General Education
Electives (HUMN, NASC,SBSC) | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Total Credit Hours
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17
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Year Four(4)
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Semester – Fall
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Semester – Spring
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Course Code
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Course Title
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Credit
Hours
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Course Code
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Course Title
|
Credit
Hours
|
| SLHS 4201 | Counseling in Communication
Sciences and Disorders | 3 | SLHS 4601 | Practicum II | 6 |
| SLHS 4303 | Introduction to Augmentative and
Alternative Communication | 3 | SLHS 4601 | Islamic Studies | 3 |
| SLHS 4304 | Audiological Rehabilitation | 3 | XXXX xxxx | Free Electives | 3 |
| SLHS 4305 | Prevention: Early Intervention in
Communication Disorders | 3 |
| ARAB xxxx | Arabic Studies | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Free Electives | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours
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18
|
Total Credit Hours
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12
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- Speech-language Pathologist
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
- Teaching Assistant at a Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program
- SLHS graduate can also apply for graduate studies in several fields
