Speech and Language Therapy

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the students will:

1.demonstrate knowledge of the principles of biological sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and the social/behavioral sciences.

2.demonstrate knowledge of basic human communication processes, including their biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.

3.demonstrate knowledge of the nature of speech, language, hearing, and communication disorders and differences, including the etiologies, characteristics, anatomical/physiological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates. Specific knowledge must be demonstrated in the following areas: articulation.

* fluency
* voice and resonance, including respiration and phonation.
* receptive and expressive language (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) in speaking, listening, reading, writing, and manual modalities
* hearing, including the impact on speech and language
* social aspects of communication (including challenging behavior, ineffective social skills, lack of communication opportunities)
* communication modalities (including oral, manual, augmentative, and alternative communication techniques and assistive technologies)

4.demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods of prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication disorders, including consideration of anatomical/physiological, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural correlates of the disorders.

5.demonstrate knowledge of standards of ethical conduct.

6.demonstrate knowledge of processes used in research, including the use of information technology.

7.possess skills in oral and written or other forms of communication sufficient for entry into graduate study and the workplace.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program can work as speech therapists, with people who have disorders of communication, written language, and swallowing in various workplaces.Speech Therapists have the opportunity to work in schools (nurseries, primary and secondary schools), hospitals, clinics, in collaboration with other health professionals, nursing homes, clinics, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation centers, kindergartens, and have the ability to be self-employed. They can also work in research or Academic institutions.

Degree Requirements

All students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech and Language Therapy must complete the following requirements:

Degree RequirementsCreditsECTS General Education Requirements 21 36 Core Courses 36 60 Major Requirements 63 124 Free Electives 12 20 Total Requirements 132 240
General Education Requirements 21 Credits36 ECTS Code Course Title Credits ECTS COM101 Public Speaking 3 5 CSG190 Computer Fundamentals and Applications 3 5 ENG103 Instruction in Expository Writing 3 6 LIN208 Introduction to Linguistics 3 5 MAG115 Statistics I 3 5 MGG105 Greek Business and Professional Writing 3 5 N/A English Elective Course 3 5
Core Courses 36 Credits60 ECTS Code Course Title Credits ECTS LIN218 Psycholinguistics 3 5 LOG204 Introduction to Speech Therapy 3 4 LOG210 Phonetics 3 5 LOG211 Anatomy of the Speech and Hearing Mechanism 3 5 LOG220 Language Development 3 4 LOG384 Clinical Ethics 3 5 LOG401 Research Methods in Speech Pathology 3 4 LOG460 Psychoacoustics 3 4 PSG204 Developmental Psychology 3 6 PSG320 Introduction to Counseling 3 5 PSG335 Cognition 3 6 PSG350 Educational Psychology 3 5
Major Requirements 63 Credits124 ECTS Code Course Title Credits ECTS LOG216 Clinical Topics in Speech Therapy 3 5 LOG240 Child Language Disorders 3 4 LOG250 Phonological Development and Disorders 3 5 LOG260 3 5 LOG310 Speech and Hearing Sciences 3 5 LOG320 Voice Disorders 3 5 LOG330 Fluency Disorders 3 5 LOG340 Dysphagia 3 5 LOG345 Clinical Practicum I * 0 4 LOG350 Craniofacial Anomalies 3 5 LOG370 Aural Rehabilitation 3 5 LOG380 Diagnostic Methods in Speech Therapy 3 5 LOG390 Sign Language 3 3 LOG395 Clinical Practicum 0 4 LOG400 Information Technology in Speech Pathology 3 5 LOG410 Motor Speech Disorders 3 5 LOG415 Aphasia 3 5 LOG440 Cognitive Rehabilitation 3 5 LOG445 Clinical Practicum 0 3 LOG450 Learning and Literacy Disorders 3 5 LOG455 Neuroanatomy - neurophysiology 3 5 LOG470 Multilingual Settings and Bilingualism 3 5 LOG480 Thesis 3 10 LOG495 Clinical Practicum ** (20 hours) 3 10
Free Electives 12 Credits20 ECTS
* LOG345, LOG395, LOG445 will take place in the Language, Speech, and Hearing Clinic, EUC campus ** LOG395 will take place in off- campus Clinical placements

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