Speech and Language Pathology — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 148
Levels: 13
Courses: 59
Degree: bachelor

The Speech and Language Pathology study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 7 years (13 academic levels), requiring 148 credit hours across 59 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARAB100	Arabic Language-I	2
ENGL150	English Language-I	2
BIOL101/BIOL101L	General Biology General Biology Lab	4
CHEM107/CHEM107L	Fundamental of chemistry Fundamental of chemistry Lab	4
HSCR100/HSCR100L	Anatomy and Physiology-I Anatomy and Physiology-I Lab	4

Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL152	English Language-II	2
HSCR101/HSCR101L	Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Lab	4
HSCR104L	First Aid and BLS Laboratory	1
HSCR223	Physics for Health Sciences	3
HSCR105	Introduction to Oman Healthcare system	1
RSST103	Foundation of Speech- Language Pathology	2
ARAB101	Arabic Language- II	2

Year 1 - Summer 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR200	Pathophysiol ogy	3
HSCR103	Microbiology and Immunology	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
COMP101	Computer Skills	2
RSSR202	Concepts of Rehabilitation	2
RSST208	Linguistic and Phonetics	2
RSST205	Neuro-anatomy and Physiology for Speech- Language Pathology	2
RSSR101	Basic and Psychosocial aspects of Patient Care	2
RSST206	Speech and Language Development Across life span	2
RSST203	Introduction to Communication Disorders	2

Year 2 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSSR201	Rehabilitation Psychology	2
RSST204	Speech Sciences	2
RSST207	Language Disorders in Children	2
HIST150	Islamic Civilization	3
RSST209	Language and Literacy in Educational Setting	2
HSCR201L	Health Informatics	1
ELEC-U	University Elective Elective	3

Year 2 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST211	Clinics I: Communic ati on	2

Year 3 - Semester 1 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST306	Speech Sound Disorders	2
RSST403	Profession al Developm ent, Issues and Ethics	2
RSST304	Diagnostic Procedure s in Speech pathology	2
RSST410	Early Interventio n	2
HSCR301	Research, Epidemiolo gy and evidence based practice	3
RSSR102	Applied Sociology	2
RSST409	AAC	2

Year 3 - Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST311	Introduction to Audiology	2
RSST307	Fluency Disorders	2
HSCR300	Biostatistics	2
RSST303	Motor Speech Disorders	2
	Pre-req RSST403	2
	Pre-req RSST403	2
ENGL155	Communication Skills	3

Year 3 - Summer 4 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST305	Clinics II: Language and Learning Disorders in Children	2
	Clinics III: Language disorders in adults	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR400	Graduation Research Project	6
RSST408	Behavior Modification	2
RSST309	Language Disorders in Adults	2
RSST405	Rehabilitation in Speech- Language Pathology	3

Year 4 - Semester 2 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
RSST308	Voice Disorders	2
RSST401	Principles of audiologic rehabilitation across the Lifespan	3
RSST404	Leadership and Management in Speech- Language Pathology	2
RSST313	Dysphagia Management & Rehabilitation	2
RSST312	Dysphagia Assessment & Diagnosis	2
MNGT100	Entrepreneurship Innovation and Creativity	3

Year 4 - Summer 5 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Clinics IV: Advance Communicat ion disorders	2
	Clinics V: Rehabilitatio n in Speech- Language Pathology	3

Year 5 - Semester 1 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
HSCR599	Internship	12
RSST001	Professional Review Course and Professional Exit Exam	1

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Frequently asked questions about Speech and Language Pathology

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

Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa requires completing 148 credit hours to graduate, spread across 59 courses.

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

The study plan for Speech and Language Pathology spans about 7 years (13 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Speech and Language Pathology award?

Speech and Language Pathology at University of Nizwa awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 148 credit hours.

Is Speech and Language Pathology offered at other universities?

Yes, Speech and Language Pathology is offered at at least 2 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.