It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to the Department of Speech Therapy at Antonine University (UA), within the Faculty of Public Health. This new academic program reflects the University’s commitment to expanding high-quality education in health sciences and responding to the growing needs of individuals with speech and language disorders.

Our Department is dedicated to training a new generation of speech and language therapists who combine scientific rigor, clinical competence, ethical practice, and a deep sensitivity to human needs. These future professionals will play a key role in supporting children and adults experiencing difficulties with communication, language, voice, fluency, cognition, and swallowing.

The program has been carefully designed to meet national and international standards in speech and language therapy education. It offers a balanced curriculum that integrates solid theoretical foundations with progressive clinical training. Students will develop competencies in assessment, diagnosis, and intervention while being introduced to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration.

From the beginning of their academic journey, students will benefit from a dynamic learning environment that promotes critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and professional growth. The program places strong emphasis on hands-on experience, allowing students to gradually build confidence through supervised clinical practice in diverse settings.

Aligned with UA’s mission, the Department of Speech Therapy promotes excellence in education, inclusion, innovation, and social responsibility. We are committed to preparing professionals who will not only contribute to clinical practice but also actively participate in raising awareness of communication health and improving access to related care in society.

As this is a new Department, we are building its identity together with our students, our academic team, and our partners. We warmly invite you to join us on this promising journey and become part of a profession where science, care, and communication meet.

Dr. Anna Kechichian