Departments / Communication Disorders
About
Department Chair: Dr. Sara Meilijson
Head of Audiology Area: Dr. Rachel Fraenkel
Head of Speech & Language Area: Dr. Irit Katzenberger
Department Secretary: Einat Nissim
Introduction
There is a growing awareness of communications disorders in Israel and an increasing need for clinicans. The Communication Disorders (Language and Speech Pathology and Audiology) program prepares students for a clinical and/or research career in a wide variety of settings dealing with communication disorders.
The program includes theoretical courses as well as practical "hands on" experience in clinics. The areas of study include diagnosis, rehabilitation and therapy in a wide variety of communication disorders: hearing, language, speech and swallowing. Graduates will be able to work in hospitals, schools, universities, rehabilitation centers or private practice in a clinical and research setting. As the demand for well-educated professionals in the area is expected to exceed the supply there are many career opportunities.
Hadassah College's laboratories and clinics are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and instruments. Within the department there is an Audiology/ENT clinic and a clinic for diagnosis and treatment of language and speech pathology. Among the faculty members are leading professionals in the relevant study fields.
Study Objectives
Graduates receive a recognized B.A. degree and are qualified to work as audiologists and speech-language pathologists in both clinical and research positions.
Duration of Studies
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Three and a half years of full time (35 hours a week) studies (seven semesters including curriculum courses and clinical practicum). |
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Graduates are required to work for one year under the supervision of a certified language and speech pathologist to fulfill the requirements for the Ministry of Health licensure. |
Terms of Admission
Full high school matriculation and psychometric examination calculated together with the department's admission requirements and personal interview.
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Main Fields of Study
- Audiology and hearing sciences
- Language and speech sciences
- Health sciences
- Social and behavioral sciences
- Research
- Clinical practicum in audiology
- Clinical practicum in language and speech pathology
Amongst Fields of Study, Subjects Include:
Language and Communications Disorders in Children: Diagnosis and Treatment
This course focuses on the etiology of language disorders in children. The course teaches theory and treatment methods of these disorders. In addition, students learn the effects of many cultures on diagnosis and treatment. During the course, language examples are analyzed to understand the different facets of language.
Speech and speech perception by the Hearing Impaired
This course focuses on how the hearing impaired perceive speech and articulate spoken language. Students learn how the hearing impaired use the different senses to perceive speech and the different factors that influence their use of speech.
Growth and Development in the Life Cycle
This course focuses on the physical and mental changes within the lifecycle. The course examines the principles of growth and development, the growth curve and the small and large motor development, vision and hearing development, social development, cognitive development, mental retardation, nutritional affects on development, ADHD, behavioral problems and dealing with chronic diseases.
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