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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology is an advanced degree in the field of speech-language pathology. This program focuses on the study and treatment of communication and language disorders, such as articulation difficulties, language disorders, swallowing problems, and others.
Program Objectives:
Provide basic knowledge in speech-language pathology:
This includes understanding the normal structure and function of the speech and language systems, as well as understanding the mechanisms that lead to their disorders.
Develop skills in assessing and diagnosing communication and language disorders:
This includes using various tools and techniques to identify the nature and differences of communication and language disorders.
Develop therapeutic and interventional skills in speech-language pathology:
This includes designing and implementing innovative and effective treatment programs to improve communication and language abilities.
Conduct scientific research in speech-language pathology:
This includes developing theoretical and applied knowledge through conducting research studies on communication and language disorders.
Applying knowledge in practice:
This includes working with individuals with communication and language disorders in various settings (such as schools, hospitals, and treatment centers).
PhD research areas:
Children with delayed speech:
Study the causes of delayed speech and appropriate treatment methods.
People with speech difficulties:
Study the types of speech disorders and effective treatment methods.
People with language disorders:
Study the types of language disorders and appropriate treatment methods.
People with swallowing disorders:
Study the types of swallowing disorders and effective treatment methods.
People with brain injuries:
Study the impact of brain injuries on communication and language and appropriate treatment methods.
People with neurological diseases:
Study the impact of neurological diseases on communication and language and appropriate treatment methods.
People with voice disorders:
Study the types of voice disorders and appropriate treatment methods.
The training is based on a number of seminars, as follows:
-Clinical Linguistics (2 seminars)
- Language and Culture (3 seminars)
-Cognition and Language (2 seminars)
- Computational and Mathematical Modeling of Cognition and Language (2 seminars)
- Systemic Family Therapy in Speech Therapy (2 seminars)
- Brain Diseases (2 seminars)
- Developmental Disorders (2 seminars)
Admission to the program requires a master's degree or equivalent in the following specializations, in addition to passing the national competition:
.Speech and Language Disorders
.Language and Communication Disorders
.Hearing Impairment and Deafness
.Neuropsychology
.Clinical Psycholinguistics
.Cognitive Neuroscience
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