About the Program

The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) undergraduate program is a multidisciplinary field ranging from education to healthcare. The general purpose of speech and language therapy services is to optimize individuals' communication and swallowing abilities, thereby improving their quality of life. In addition to patients and individuals with special needs, SLTs provide services to a broad spectrum, including healthy individuals, students, clients, families, other professionals, and society at large. The service delivery of SLTs encompasses both clinical service provision and practices aimed at professional development and education.

Mission

The Department of Speech and Language Therapy aims to train competent speech and language therapists who work to improve individuals' quality of life through the development of communication, language, speech, voice, and swallowing processes, as well as the prevention, assessment, functional diagnosis, and rehabilitation of related disorders. It strives to graduate professionals who keep abreast of scientific developments, implement evidence-based practices in their field, follow and utilize technology in their work, possess professional ethical values, and are capable of collaborative teamwork.

Vision

The vision of the Speech and Language Therapy undergraduate program is to be a pioneering department at the national level and a recognized, authoritative department at the international level, founded on scientific research. It aspires to be a department that prioritizes public benefit without discrimination, contributes to society, and is capable of collaborating with other disciplines while maintaining the principle of independent work.