This field aims to improve the quality of life of individuals by collaborating with various branches of medicine such as Ear Nose Throat, psychiatry, neurology and plastic surgery. Our department aims to train competent and innovative speech and language therapists in their field.
What are the Educational Goals?
The Department of Speech and Language Therapy aims to train therapists who observe scientific and ethical values, have professional knowledge and skills, and have adopted the awareness of continuous learning. Our educational goals:
- Detecting and evaluating language, speech, voice and swallowing problems, solving and awareness skills.
- To gain experience in clinical practice and develop practical skills.
- To provide lifelong learning, following scientific developments and awareness of professional responsibility.
- To raise individuals with well-developed communication and persuasion skills and who are prone to teamwork.
- To train students as future health professionals by providing them with education and practice opportunities at international standards.
What Qualifications Does It Offer to Its Graduates?
Graduates of our department:
- Can evaluate language, speech, voice, swallowing and communication disorders and plan treatment.
- Can contribute to individual and community health with advanced communication skills.
- Has the competence to analyze data, report and manage clinical processes.
- Can fulfill professional responsibilities by adhering to ethical rules.
- Able to collaborate with other health professionals within the framework of multidisciplinary approaches.
What facilities does the department have?
Istanbul Atlas University Speech and Language Therapy Department has a strong physical and technological infrastructure:
- Laboratory Facilities: Comprehensive practice laboratories for communication, voice, swallowing and language disorders.
- Clinical Experience: Clinical observation starting from the 2nd year and intensive clinical practice in the 4th year.
- Academic Support: Supervision and consultancy by experienced academic staff.
- Research Opportunities: Opportunity to actively participate in TÜBİTAK-supported projects and scientific research.
How long is the Speech and Language Therapy Department?
The Department of Language and Speech Therapy is a 4-year undergraduate program and accepts students based on the numerical score in the YKS (AYT) exam.
In Which Fields Can Graduates Work?
Speech and Language Therapy graduates have the opportunity to work in a wide range of careers :
- They can work as speech and language therapists in public and private hospitals.
- They can work in education and rehabilitation centers.
- Those aiming for an academic career can contribute to scientific studies through postgraduate education.
- They may provide individual therapy services in private clinics or schools.
