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  School of Rehabilitation Sciences - Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences

Department Strategy


Mission

The mission of the department of hearing and speech sciences is to provide students with high quality evidence-based teaching, research, and training in the fields of audiology and speech pathology.

Vision

The department of hearing and speech sciences strives to serve as a leading program recognized for excellence and innovative teaching, clinical, and research services that serve to advance the field in Jordan and the region.

Goals

The department aims at:
 
1. Providing course work and clinical experiences reflecting pertinent and current content necessary for personal growth and professional competence in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology.
 
2. Developing fundamental understanding of hearing, speech and language development and disorders across the life span.
 
3. Emphasizing the role and responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist and audiologist.
 
4.Graduating professionals that value and foster communication and interaction with colleagues for the benefit of optimal service to clients with communication disorders.
 
5. Involving students in research activities and encouraging application of research evidence into everyday clinical practice.
 
6. Developing professional and educational collaboration with international institutions through study and research exchange of faculty and students.