Program Mission

To enhance the speech-language pathology, audiology, and rehabilitation services

nationally and globally by preparing qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists who

can serve the community and help produce creative rehabilitation research that improves speech language pathology and audiology professions.

Relationship between program mission and goals and the mission and goals of the

institution/college:

The program is aligned with the institution's mission/ college mission and goals to graduate

qualified speech pathologist and audiologist needed for the development plans in the Kingdom as

well as contribution to the community services and research activities related to the field.

Program Goals

1. Provide an excellent speech and hearing therapy program with high-quality evidence-based

speech-language pathology and audiology competence nationally and internationally.

2. Prepare qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists who can engage in

interdisciplinary research and enrich the field.

3. Participate effectively in community services and development that meet the needs of our

patients, profession, and community.

4. Enhance partnerships with distinguished educational and research centers nationally and

internationally to advance and employ scientific knowledge, research, and serve the

community

 Graduate Attributes

• Specialist: They will have deep knowledge of concepts, terminology, and theories of the

fields of speech pathology and audiology.

• Effective communicator: They will be able to communicate effectively in both Arabic

and English in the academic field and work environment.

• Leader: Work effectively in a team environment, providing leadership, team building,

exerting positive influence and demonstrating project management skills.

• Honest: They will demonstrate a knowledge of ethical, social, cultural and environmental

issues relating to their disciplines.

• Ambitious: They are lifelong learners. They are open, curious, willing to investigate, and

consider new knowledge and ways of thinking. They will have ongoing professional

development and personal growth and enhancement.

• Researcher: They will be able to conduct original and distinguished scientific research in

the field of speech pathology and audiology in accordance with the directions of the

Kingdom and publish in approved publications.