Department of Speech Therapy and Audiology

The Department of Speech and Hearing Disorders was established in 1434-1435 AH. It is an academic department specializing in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of speech, language, and hearing disorders. The department aims to train students to use therapeutic methods and techniques to assist individuals suffering from communication issues, whether due to speech, language, or hearing disorders. This includes treating speech difficulties, language delays, hearing loss, voice disorders, and other conditions that affect individuals' ability to communicate effectively. The department offers specialized academic programs in speech and hearing disorders at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, focusing on the development of clinical and theoretical skills in areas such as audiological diagnosis, treatment of language and speech disorders, voice disorder therapy, and auditory rehabilitation. The programs also include practical training in hospitals and specialized medical centers. The department is equipped with modern laboratories and facilities containing the latest technological devices used in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and hearing disorders. It aims to graduate specialists capable of providing high-quality healthcare and improving patients' lives by enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.