Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 99
Levels: 10
Courses: 44
Degree: diploma

The Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 99 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB100	Arabic Language-I	2
ENGL150	English Language-I	2
BIOL101	General Biology	4
HSCR100/HSCR100L	Anatomy and Physiology-I	4
RSSR101	Basic and Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Care	2

Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL152	English Language-II	2
ARAB101	Arabic Language- II	2
HSCR101	Anatomy and Physiology II	3
HSCR101L	Anatomy and Physiology II	1
HSCR105	Introduction to Oman Healthcare system	1
RSST103	Foundation of Speech- Language Therapy	3
COMP101	Computer Skills	2
HSCR104L	First Aid and BLS Laboratory	1

Year 1 - Summer 1 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR210L	Health Informatics	1

Year 2 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST208	Linguistic and Phonetics	2
RSSR202	Concepts of Rehabilitation	2
RSST205	Neuro-anatomy and Physiology for Speech- Language Pathology	2
HSCR223	Physics for Health Sciences Physics for Health Sciences lab	3
HSCR223L	Physics for Health Sciences Physics for Health Sciences lab	1
RSST206	Speech and Language Development Across life span	2
RSST203	Introduction to Communication Disorders	2

Year 2 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST410	Early Intervention	2
RSST204	Speech Science	2
RSST207	Basic of Language Disorders in Children	2
RSSR201	Rehabilitation Psychology	2
RSST209	Language and Literacy in Educational Setting	2
RSST408	Behavior Modification	2
HIST150	Islamic Civilization	3

Year 2 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST211	Clinics I: Communicati on Disorders in Language	2

Year 3 - Semester 1 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST306	Speech Sound Disorders	2
RSST304	Diagno stic Proced ures in Speech patholo gy	2
RSST308	Voice Disorders	2
RSST312	Dysphagia Assessment & Diagnosis	2
RSST313	Dysphagia Management & Rehabilitation	2
MNGT100	Entreprene urship: Innovation and Creativity	3

Year 3 - Semester 2 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST309	Language Disorders in Adults	2
RSST307	Fluency Disorders	2
RSST303	Motor Speech Disorders	2
RSST305	Clinics II: Language and Learning Disorders in Children	2
RSSR102	Applied Sociology	2

Year 3 - Summer 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST310	Clinics III: Language disorders in adults	2
	Clinics IV: Advance Communica tion disorders	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR499	Internship	9
RSST001	Professional Review Course and Professional Exit Exam	1

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Frequently asked questions about Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology

How many credit hours is Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa?

Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa requires completing 99 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.

How many years is Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa?

The study plan for Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology award?

Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa awards a Diploma degree after completing 99 credit hours.