Upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy, graduates will be able to:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of communication, language, speech, voice, fluency, swallowing, and related disorders across the lifespan.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized intervention plans based on current scientific evidence and the specific needs of each individual.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care while adapting therapeutic approaches to diverse linguistic, cultural, and clinical contexts.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with families, educators, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
• Apply critical thinking and evidence-based practice to support clinical decision-making and continuously improve professional competencies.
• Contribute to health promotion, prevention, awareness, and community outreach initiatives related to communication and swallowing disorders.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to ethical principles, legal regulations, and standards of clinical practice.
• Engage in lifelong learning, professional development, and the advancement of the speech-language therapy profession through research and innovation.

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold the Lebanese Baccalaureate or an officially recognized equivalent secondary school diploma.

Applicants must fulfill the following admission requirements:

• School records for Grades 10 and 11 will be taken into consideration.
• Applicants must submit an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) examination report and a hearing assessment (audiogram) as proof of good health.
• Applicants must take a French placement test unless they hold a DELF diploma. Those with a low level of French proficiency will be eligible for remedial French courses.
• Applicants must attend an individual interview with the Head of Department.

The Bachelor in Speech Therapy adopts an active, competency-based approach that integrates scientific knowledge with progressive clinical practice. Teaching methods are designed to foster critical thinking, clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional autonomy.

Students benefit from a variety of learning experiences, including:

• Interactive lectures that provide a strong theoretical foundation in speech, language, communication, swallowing, and related sciences.
• Problem-based learning and case-based discussions, encouraging students to analyze real clinical situations and develop evidence-informed solutions.
• Clinical simulations using role-playing and simulation technologies to strengthen assessment, intervention, and communication skills in a safe learning environment.
• Practical laboratory sessions dedicated to assessment tools, intervention techniques, and the development of clinical materials.
• Supervised clinical placements in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, private practices, community settings, and specialized institutions, allowing students to progressively develop professional competencies.
• Interprofessional education, promoting collaboration with students and professionals from medicine, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, education, audiology, and other health disciplines.
• Research-based learning, enabling students to critically appraise scientific literature, integrate evidence into clinical practice, and participate in research activities.
• Digital learning technologies, including learning management systems, virtual resources, telepractice experiences, digital assessment tools, and multimedia educational platforms.
• Reflective practice, through portfolios, self-assessment, and structured feedback, encouraging continuous professional growth and lifelong learning.

The evaluation process of the Bachelor in Speech Therapy is designed to assess students’ progressive acquisition of academic knowledge, clinical competencies, professional skills, and the ability to apply evidence-based practice.

Assessment methods vary according to the nature and objectives of each course and include theoretical, practical, and clinical components.

1. Theoretical Courses
Continuous assessment: 25%
Midsemester evaluation: 25%
Final exam: 50%

2. Practical Courses and Clinical Training
Internship assessment grid: 25%
Internship reports: 25%
Practical/clinical exam: 50%

3. Graduation Research Project
Continuous assessment: 40%
Manuscript: 30%
Final oral presentation: 30%

The passing grade for all undergraduate courses is set at 60/100. Students must also successfully complete all required clinical training activities to graduate from the program.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor in Speech Therapy, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the biological, linguistic, cognitive, psychological, and social foundations of communication and swallowing.

2. Assess speech, language, communication, voice, fluency, hearing-related communication, and swallowing disorders using standardized, evidence-based assessment methods.

3. Interpret assessment findings to formulate clinical impressions and identify communication and swallowing needs across the lifespan.

4. Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized, evidence-based intervention programs that are responsive to each individual’s abilities, goals, and sociocultural context.

5. Apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking to make informed professional decisions in diverse clinical situations.

6. Communicate effectively and professionally with individuals, families, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders.

7. Collaborate within multidisciplinary and interprofessional teams to ensure coordinated, person-centered care.

8. Promote communication health through prevention, early identification, awareness, and community-based intervention initiatives.

9. Integrate scientific evidence into clinical practice and demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate research to support lifelong professional development.

10. Demonstrate ethical, legal, and professional responsibility while respecting diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and the rights of individuals receiving services.

11. Use digital technologies, clinical documentation systems, and emerging tools appropriately to enhance assessment, intervention, and professional practice.

12. Engage in reflective practice, continuous learning, and professional development to contribute to the advancement of the speech-language therapy profession.

Graduates of the Bachelor in Speech Therapy are prepared to pursue professional careers in a wide range of healthcare, educational, and community settings. They may work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Career opportunities include:

• Hospitals and healthcare institutions, providing assessment and intervention services for individuals with neurological, developmental, medical, and rehabilitation needs.
• Rehabilitation centers and specialized clinics, supporting individuals with communication and swallowing difficulties across the lifespan.
• Schools and educational settings, contributing to early identification, intervention, inclusive education, and collaboration with teachers and families.
• Private practice, offering specialized assessment and therapeutic services.
• Early intervention programs, supporting infants and young children with developmental communication needs and working closely with families.
• Geriatric and long-term care services, addressing age-related communication, cognitive, and swallowing difficulties.
• Community health and public health programs, developing prevention, awareness, and advocacy initiatives related to communication disorders.
• Research and academic settings, contributing to clinical research, education, and the advancement of the profession.
• Telepractice and digital health services, providing innovative and accessible speech and language therapy solutions.