COURSE DESCRIPTION


Audiology and Speech Pathology

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110151 National Education 3 Concepts and terms related to National Education; Geography of Jordan including location, area, and natural, water, and human resources; Contemporary political history of Jordan, major historical events, achievements of the Kings of Jordan, initiatives of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al- Hussein; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian society, and the discussion papers of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The course aims to develop students? sense of active and responsible citizenship, reinforce values of belonging and participation in nation-building, and consolidate concepts of justice, equality, and human rights. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, and Goal 16.
A0110144 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Definition of language; language levels: phonological level, morphological level, syntactic level, semantic and lexical level, rhetorical level, and writing level; Reading comprehension texts; grammar exercises: nominal sentences, verbal sentences, "إنَ" and its sisters, "كان" and its sisters, dual form, sound masculine plural, sound feminine plural, diptotes, vocative, modifiers, numbers; Morphological exercises: active participle, passive participle; Spelling and punctuation; dictionaries; listening texts; speaking. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110143 English Communication Skills 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 1
A0110155 Military Sciences 3 This course introduces the concept of comprehensive national security and strengthens values of belonging, responsibility, and trust in Jordan?s military and security institutions. It provides students with essential knowledge about the history and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its armed forces, while raising awareness of issues such as psychological operations, drugs, and terrorism. The course aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting peace, strong institutions, responsible citizenship, and community well-being (SDGs 3, 4, and 16)
A0110154 Life Skills 1 This course focuses on the vital development of the individual at both personal and group levels, serving as a gateway for personal success and helping students understand their own personal competencies. The course discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics, and importance, including communication skills, and trains students in personal skills such as time management, providing definitions, examples of its applications, and hands-on activities. The course also trains students in dialogue and opinion-exchange techniques which means to resolve conflicts and reduce friction in increasingly open societies. Additionally, it covers effective study skills, family success, and maintaining physical health. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 3, Goal 4, and Goal 8.
A0110152 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 This course aims to introduce students to entrepreneurship in a practical way by using various tools to convey entrepreneurship concepts. The course covers topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including entrepreneurial fundamentals, traits of successful entrepreneurs, creative thinking and methods for generating entrepreneurial project ideas, teamwork and leadership, business plan preparation, marketing and digital marketing, financing entrepreneurial projects, and feasibility studies for entrepreneurial ventures. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goals 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, and 17.
A0110153 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course addresses key topics related to leadership and management, including the meaning of leadership, its components and levels, administrative styles, their concepts and principles, and some of their theories. It also covers concepts related to social responsibility, servant leadership, strategic planning, change management, the importance of leader self-awareness, professional ethics, and building effective teams, as well as practical leadership and management applications. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 8, and Goal 16.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3 oncept of culture; characteristics of Islamic culture; Islamic culture and other cultures; sources of Islamic culture: the Holy Qur?an, the Sunnah, the Arabic language, and Islamic history. Fields of Islamic culture: faith-based, worship-related, and moral. Challenges facing Islamic culture: Orientalism, globalization, and secularism. Cultural issues and personality development: youth and intellectual invasion, the role of women in Islamic culture, and terrorism and Islam?s stance on it. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 3, and Goal 16.
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 The course introduces the concept of tourism and the definition of a tourist, the importance of tourism, and tourism motivations. It covers natural and human tourist attractions, tourism components, and types of tourism, as well as archaeology, its fields, methods of collecting archaeological information, and objectives of excavation operations. The course also examines archaeological excavations throughout historical periods and the monuments of ancient civilizations (including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Nabatean, Islamic, and others). The objectives of the Archaeology and Tourism course in Jordan can be linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 8, Goal 11, and Goal 12.
A0110164 Development and Environment 3 This course focuses on environmental issues, environmental problems, and the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as finding solutions to environmental challenges. It also covers the concepts of development and sustainable development, through which solutions are sought to address problems, particularly for future generations. The course links environmental issues and development to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 11, Goal 12, Goal 13, and Goal 1
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 3 The Contemporary Issues course addresses several topics, including political, social, cultural, and educational issues. In the political domain, the course covers democracy, globalization, and the Arab?Israeli conflict. In the cultural domain, it addresses the role of the Arab intellectual, mechanisms of change, and development in its various dimensions. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 8, and Goal 10.
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 story of Jordan and Palestine: Geography of Jordan and Palestine; Jordan and Palestine in ancient times ? a general historical overview; Jordan and Palestine during the Mamluk era; Jordan and Palestine during the years of World War I (1914?1918); the Emirate of Transjordan; constitutional and legislative life in Jordan; Palestine under the British Mandate; Jordanian?Palestinian relations. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 and Goal 11.
A0110166 Media and Public Relations 3 This course introduces mass communication and its various activities, with a focus on media and public relations. It covers communication techniques, their development stages, and mechanisms of application. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 ? Quality Education-- By introducing students to communication, its types, and components, which enhances interaction between students and instructors, and by exploring communication techniques, their development stages, and methods of application in learning. Goal 8 ? Decent Work and Economic Growth -- By providing an understanding of public relations, its role, importance, objectives, and the qualifications required for professionals in the field. Goal 16 ? Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions -- By addressing the importance of soft (symbolic) power and its relationship with specialized media, and the role of media in shaping public opinion and promoting peace and justice in society

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0110168 Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence 3
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0110281 Society Health 3
A0110167 Critical Thinking Skills 3 This course covers the concept of critical thinking, critical thinking skills, strategies to develop critical thinking, and training activities for critical thinking skills. It also addresses problem-solving and decision-making, including the concept of problem-solving, strategies and types of problem-solving, and time management skills, including the importance of goal setting and time management strategies. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 7, Goal 13, Goal 16, and Goal 17


Faculty Requirement - 22 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110237 Pathology 3
A0110381 Ethics in Applied Medical Careers 1
A0110202 Scientific Research Methods and Biostatistics 3
A0110193 Computer Skills (Health) 3
A0110131 General Biology 3 This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology as a vital subject for pharmacy & Medical Sciences students. Emphasis is on basic biological chemistry, Cell structure and function, Metabolism and Energy transformation, Genetics, Gene expression, Viruses, Biotechnology, Classification and Phylogeny, Bacteria and Archaea, Protists, Plant diversity, Vascular Plants structure and function, Animal diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course is linked with the following sustainable development goals: Goal 3, Goal 14, and Goal 15.
A0110121 General Chemistry 3 This course introduces the core principles of chemistry, including measurements, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, periodic trends, bonding, gases, states of matter, intermolecular forces, and aqueous solutions. It also covers the basics of thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibria. Students will develop strong calculation skills and a solid foundation in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry. The course highlights real-world applications and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data analysis, molecular modeling, and sustainable chemical design. It supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 7, and 12.
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3
A0110231 Physiology 3


Major Requirement - 90 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 84 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1121103 Introduction to Audiology and Speech Pathology 3
A1123206 Pediatric hearing evaluation 3 Scientific concepts related pediatric hearing evaluation; signs and symptoms of pediatric hearing loss; tests and procedures for evaluating the hearing of children younger than 6 years: visual reinforcement audiometry, play audiometry; neonatal high risk factors; prevention of hearing loss in children; aural rehabilitation techniques for children.
A1123220 Adult Hearing Evaluation 3
A1124301 Neurogenic Language disorders 2 Neurogenic linguistics; anatomy of neurogenic linguistic system: Wirneck?s area, Broca?s area, subcortical linguistic areas; aphasia: expressive aphasia, receptive aphasia, global aphasia; evaluation of aphaisa: functional aphasia, success of rehabilitation assessment; treatment of aphasia
A1123208 Clincal practicum in Audioligy(1) 2 Supervised clinical training for the students to apply their knowledge and skills on adult patients; develop the skills and knowledge of the students in: principles of audiology practice, methods of counseling and increasing awareness, procedures of hearing evaluation, methods of hearing loss prevention, treatment of hearing loss and intervention.
A1124509 Clinical practicum in speech (Advanced) 1
A1123214 Auditory Evoked potentials 2
A1124230 Research Project 1
A1122105 Anatomy and Physiology of Audiology and Speech 3
A1124507 Clinical Practicum in Speech (Bedside) 2
A1122103 Language acquisition and developement 3 Normal language acquisition; changes with maturation; stages of linguistic structure development: semantics, morphology, phonology; different theories regarding language development and learning second language.
A1123505 Clinical practicum in Audiology (2) 2
A1122501 Audiology Training (Observation) 1
A1123503 Hearing Aids (Lab) 1
A1123301 Neurogenic Speech disorders 2 Functional anatomy of the speech motor system; speech control model; neurogenic examination; evaluation of neurogenic speech disorders; dysarthria characteriscits; dysarthria treatment; evaluation and treatment of communication effectiveness; treatment of secondary speech systems: respiratory, voice production, resonance, articulation, prosody.
A1124510 Clinical practicum in audiology (Advanced) 1
A1123207 Clinical practicum in speech (1) 2 Methods of overcoming the hearing disability and expand the benefit from using hearing aids; assestive listening devices; environmental modification to help hearing impaired patients; effective communication strategies; patients candidacy for hearing aids and other solutions; hearing aids selection and fitting; patient counselling.
A1121104 Introduction to Sound 3
A1123222 Aural rehabilitation 3
A1122205 Articulation and phonological Disorder 3 Introduction to articulation and phonological disorders; speech system anatomy; Arabic phonetics; clinical phonetic transcription; normal phonological development; types of articulation disorders, types of phonological disorders; assessment procedures of articulation and phonological disorders; treatment methods.
A1124218 Cochlear Implants 2
A1122104 Basic hearing sciences 3 This course explains the physics related to sound and provides orientation to the acoustical features of sound and its propagation in the media; including the basic concepts related to acoustics; mathematical calculations related to sound quantification and characteristics; sound propagation; decibel; and room acoustics. This course also focuses on the concepts; methods; and mechanisms related to the psychological perception of sound; including the sycho-measuring methods; pitch perception and its relation to frequency; loudness perception and its relation to intensity; complex sound perception; binaural and masking mechanisms).
A1124215 Introduction to balance evalution 2 Balance anatomy and physiology review; basic principles of balance systems in human body; types of balance disorders; causes; vertigo evaluation overview; case history; investigation procedures; interpretation of findings; report writing; patient referral.
A1121102 Phonetics 3 Science of phonetics; clinical phonetics; anatomy and physiology of speech production systems; place of articulation, manner of articulation; airstream mechanisms; secondary articulation and coarticulation; distinctive features; clinical phonetic transcription and diagnosis; introduction of acoustic phonetics and phonation.
A1123602 Medical Conditions in Speech and Hearing 3
A1123504 Clinical practicum in speech (2) 2
A1124205 Voice disorders 3 Review of larynx anatomy; normal processes of voice production; abnormal processes of voice production; etiological factors of voice disodrders; different types of voice disorders; assessment and treatment of voice disorders: functional, organic, neurological.
A1121101 Introduction to linguistics 3 Basic components of language: phonological system; semantic system; syntactic sytem; morphologicsystem; pragmatic subsystems; language theories and its explanations; recorded samples showing different levels of language production.
A1122207 Fluency Disorders 2
A1124210 Swallowing disorders 2 Normal anatomy and physiology of: oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal structures; the involvement of these structures in the swallow function; clinical evaluation; clinical tools and equipment used for dysphagia: laryngoscopy, electromyography; etiological factors of dysphagia; treatment procedures for dysphagia.
A1124508 Clinical practicum in Audiology (Bedside) 2
A1121601 Introduction to Special Education and Learning Difficulties 3
A1122203 Language disorders 3 Nature and development of language disorders in children; medical cases acompaning language disorders in children; nature of language delay; assessment and management of these disorders; treatment methods; case studies; case history collecting methods; language and speech assessment using standardized tools.
A1122401 Behavior Modification for Audiology and Speech Pathology 3
A1123221 Hearing Aids 2
A1122502 Speech Training (Observation) 1
A1122206 Hearing Disorders 2

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1123213 Noise induced hearing loss 2 Effect of environmental noise on hearing and health: temporary threshold shift, permanent threshold shift, hearing loss; Audiologist role in hearing conservation programs; prevention of hearing loss, rehabilitation programs.
A1124216 Assisstive augmentive communication 2 Types of augmentative or alternative communication that are used in severely disordered individuals; low and high technology devices; differences between different devices; the use of these devices in communication; patient?s individual needs.
A1124221 Clinical practicum in speech (supplementary) 2
A1123211 Instrumentation in speech psthology 2 Introduce the devices used in assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders and how to deal with such instruments; processes of using these devices in assessment and treatment of different types of speech and voice disorders; conduct laryngoscopy; train students on using these equipment; rehabilitation technology for patients with laryngectomy.
A1124222 Clinical practicum in audiology (supplementary) 2
A1124231 Auditory verbal therapy 2
A1124213 Instrumentation in audiology 2 Basic electronics of audiological equipment; electroacoustic characteristics of these equipment; techniques for measuring equipment proprieties and function; equipment calibration; internation standards.
A1124217 Special topics in communication science 2 This course covers selected topics that are relevant and important to students in the department of hearing and speech. These selected topics can include new advances in the field; modern issues in the field; or important topics that were not fully discussed other courses. The department committee selects and announces all the course topics based on the student?s needs.
A1123506 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Audiology and Speech Pathology 2
A1124214 Resonance disorders 2 Intruduction to communicative disorders associated with: cleft lip, clift palate, other craniofacial anomalies; medical and re/habilitative aspects of these disorders; etiology; evaluation; diagnosis; treatment options; counseling methods.


Free Ellective - 6 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110111 General Physics 1 3 تتناول هذه المادة موضوعات الموجات الصوتية، والاتزان الحراري ودرجة الحرارة، والتيار الكهربائي وآلية حركة الشحنات في الموصلات، والنشاط الإشعاعي، ونصف العمر، وأنواع التحللات الإشعاعية، وتفاعل الإشعاع مع المادة، ووحدات الإشعاع، والآثار الضارة للإشعاع، والاستخدامات الأخرى للإشعاع، بالإضافة إلى طرق الكشف عن الإشعاع وقياسه . كما تقدم المادة استخدام أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي لتعزيز الفهم المفاهيمي والتحليل وحل المشكلات في الفيزياء . وتدعم هذه المادة أهداف التنمية المستدامة الآتية : الهدف 4 والهدف 7 والهدف 9.
A0131112 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3 This course addresses all stages of a lifespan including their physical, cognitive, emotional, social and moral aspects. It also covers theories interpreting the lifespan of development and methods of approaching them. It also includes topics related to the continuity of growth from the moment of fertilization until death, the importance of biological, psychological, social factors and their impact on human development.


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110191 Computer Skills (Remedial) 3
A0110141 English Language (Remedial) 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110142 Arabic Language (Remedial) 3 Reading skills: comprehension texts, meaning and vocabulary; Grammar and morphology: parts of speech (noun, verb, particle), definite and indefinite nouns, pronouns and their types, demonstrative pronouns, relative pronouns, singular, dual and plural forms, prepositions, verb types, nominal and verbal sentences; Spelling and punctuation: writing the hamza in its various positions, the distinguishing alif after the plural ? و ?, differentiating between ض and ظ , "التنوين" , letters that are pronounced but not written in some words, and letters that are written but not pronounced in some words; Speaking; Writing; Listening texts and exercises. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.

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