Speech is a neuromuscular process of producing sounds, which is a complex process. Speech and language pathology Therapy is the study of disorders that affect a person‟s speech language, cognition, voice swallowing (dysphagia). Communication includes speech production and fluency, language, cognition, voice, resonance and hearing. Swallowing includes all aspects of swallowing, including related feeding behaviors. Speech and Language Therapists is defined as the professional who engages in professional practice    in    the    areas    of    communication    and     swallowing     across     the life span. Communication and swallowing are broad terms encompassing many facets of function. Speech and language Pathologists and Therapists address the problems of speech production, vocal production, swallowing difficulties and language through speech Therapy in a variety of contexts including schools, hospitals etc.

The curriculum of this diploma is designed to meet the professional knowledge and skills in the field of Speech and Language Therapy. The innovative and research-informed curriculum includes a variety of courses to cover the foundations and advanced topics of speech and language therapy including both the social and clinical context of human communication. The program consists of 30 credit hours courses.

Objectives

1. To prepare students to meet the current professional knowledge and skills in the field of Speech and Language Therapy
2. To develop the professional preparation of future Speech and Language Therapist by offering students expertise in the cognitive, linguistic and cultural aspects of diverse children and adults with language disorders.
3. To give students a wide range of clinical practicum experiences to meet the professional requirement in the employment market.
4. To ensure that students are prepared in emerging clinical areas and evidence-based practice.
5. To give students knowledge and opportunities to foster a life-long commitment to professional development.

Vision

This program is broadly designed to provide community services in order to improve the life conditions of people with impairments and to work for their well being

Mission

To produce professionals in the field of speech and language therapy who are able to provide diagnose, give treatment and preventions to those who are suffering with speech and language impairments. These professionals will be equipped with the skills to deal with relevant problems in different settings like, schools, clinics and rehabilitation centers

Program’s Summary

Title of the Program:	Post Graduate Diploma Speech and Language Therapy
Duration of the Program:	1 Year + 3 Month’s Clinical Practice
Admission Requirement:	Admission will be in line with UE admission criteria that is:
		Admission will be on merit.B.S. Hons. in Special Education (min. 2nd Division), orB.Ed. Hons. in Special Education (min. 2nd Division), orMA Special Education (min. 2nd Division), orM.Ed. Special Education (min. 2nd Division), orB.S. Psychology (min. 2nd Division), orM.Sc. Psychology (min. 2nd Division),MA/MSc along with Teaching of Deaf Diploma with minimum 2nd division
Medium of instruction:	The medium of instruction and examination shall be English except Islamic Studies which is Urdu. For languages, the medium of instruction and examination shall that language.
Assessment and Examination:	The performance of the students registered in PGD SLT program shall be assessed as per the University’s rules and regulations.

Program Design

Category	No. of Courses	Credit Hours
Compulsory Courses	09	3(3+0)
Clinical Practice	01	3(0+3)
Total	10	30

Semester Wise Breakup of the Courses

Scheme of Studies

Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
SPED3122	Introduction to Speech and Language Therapy	3(3+0)
SPED3123	Introduction to Exceptional Children and Therapy	3(3+0)
SPED3124	Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and Speech	3(3+0)
SPED3125	Therapy for Articulation Disorders	3(3+0)
SPED3126	Neurology and Mental Disorders	3(3+0)

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
SPED3151	Therapy for Voice and Fluency Disorders	3(3+0)
SPED3152	Aphasia, Dysphagia and Dysarthria	3(3+0)
SPED3153	Linguistics and Phonetics	3(3+0)
SPED3154	Hearing Impairment	3(3+0)

Clinical Practice

SPED3155

Clinical Practice

3(3+0)

After the successful completion of the course work, there shall be a Clinical  Practice for 3 months under the supervision of a speech and language therapist. The successful completion of Clinical Practice is a compulsory requirement for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.