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BS Speech and Language Pathology
Objectives
- Equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and communication disorders.
- Train students in understanding various speech and language disorders across different age groups and populations.
- Prepare students to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to individuals with speech and language difficulties.
- Foster research skills to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of speech and language pathology.
Role and Scope
- Speech and Language Pathologists play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating individuals with communication disorders, including speech impediments, language delays, stuttering, and voice disorders.
- They work in diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and private clinics, providing assessment, therapy, and counseling services to clients of all ages.
- Graduates can pursue careers as Speech and Language Pathologists in various healthcare and educational settings.
- There is a growing demand for professionals in this field due to increased awareness and recognition of speech and language disorders, especially in children and the elderly population.
- Opportunities for specialization and further education exist in areas such as pediatric speech therapy, adult neurogenic communication disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
semesters and courses
Semester 1
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEC-6101 | Functional English | 3(3+0) |
| GEC-6102 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 2(2+0) |
| GEC-6103 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | 3(3+0) |
| IDAC-6201 | Anatomy | 3(2+1) |
| IDAC-6202 | Physiology | 2(2+0) |
| IDAC-6203 | Biochemistry | 2(1+1) |
| NCC-6401 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation I | N.C |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEC-6104 | Expository Writing | 3(3+0 |
| GEC-6105 | Applications of Information and Communication technologies | 3(2+1) |
| GEC-6106 | Islamic Studies | 2(2+0) |
| GEC-6107 | Ethics | 2(2+0) |
| GEC-6108 | Introduction to Physics | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6301 | Biosafety, Patient and Equipment Safety | 2(2+0) |
| IDAC-6204 | Basic of Statistics | 2(2+0) |
| NCC-6402 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation II | N.C |
| Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEC-6109 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | 3(3+0) |
| GEC-6110 | Civics and Community Engagement | 2(2+0) |
| GEC-6111 | Entrepreneurship | 2(2+0) |
| IDAC-6205 | Medical Ethics | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6302 | Behavior Management | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6303 | Speech Sciences | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6304 | Basic Pathology in Communication | 2(2+0) |
| NCC-6403 | Teaching of Holy Quran with Translation III | N.C |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| GEC-6112 | History of South Asia | 2(2+0) |
| GEC-6113 | Introduction to Psychology | 2(2+0) |
| IDAC-6306 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2(1+1) |
| SLP-6305 | Neural Basis of Speech Language and Hearing | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6306 | Speech and Language Development | 3(2+1) |
| IDAC-6207 | Pharmacology in Speech and Language Pathology | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6307 | Developmental Pediatrics | 2(1+1) |
| NCC-6404 | Teaching of the Holy Quran with Translation IV | N.C |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLP-6308 | Diagnosis | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6309 | Adult Neurogenic Communication Disorders | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6310 | Clinical Management | 3(2+1) |
| IDAC-6208 | Neuroanatomy and Embryology | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6311 | Fluency and Fluency Disorders | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6312 | Clinical Linguistics | 3(2+1) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 6
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLP-6313 | Swallowing Disorders I | 3(3+0) |
| SLP-6314 | Motor Speech Disorders in Adults | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6315 | Basic Pathology | 2(2+0) |
| SLP-6316 | Otorhinolaryngology | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6317 | Articulation and Phonological Disorders | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6318 | Resonance Craniofacial Disorders I | 3(3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 7
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLP-6319 | Swallowing Disorders II | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6320 | Resonance Craniofacial Disorders II | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6321 | Hearing Science | 3(3+0) |
| SLP-6322 | Alternative Augmentation Communication | 3(2+1) |
| SLP-6323 | Language and Language Disorders | 3(0+3) |
| SLP-6324 | Voice and Voice Disorders | 2(2+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Semester 8
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SLP-6325 | Clinical Professional Knowledge | 4(3+1) |
| IDAC-6209 | Applied Medicine | 3(3+0) |
| SLP-6326 | Speech-Language Pathology Sensory | 4(3+1) |
| ISC-6501 | Internship | 3(0+3) |
| CPC-6601 | Capstone Project | 3(0+3) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Total Credit Hours of BS Speech & Language Pathology are 128