The Degree Program in Speech Therapy is a modern and qualifying training program, designed to meet the emerging needs of healthcare and communication rehabilitation. The curriculum is based on a contemporary vision of the speech therapist, understood as a healthcare professional with solid clinical skills, the ability to use technology wisely, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
The training course is designed to combine a rigorous theoretical framework with an intense activity of clinical internship, carried out, from the first year, in healthcare facilities and progressively structured over the three-year period, under the supervision of expert tutors.
The teachings, organised into modules, relate to the biomedical, neuropsychological, linguistic, phoniatric, pedagogical and rehabilitative disciplinesTeaching activities include lectures, exercises, workshops, and in-depth seminars, complemented by practical and professional development activities.
The program promotes the progressive acquisition of the operational skills necessary for speech therapy assessment and intervention in various clinical settings.
Il first year It is dedicated to the acquisition of basic biomedical, psychological, and linguistic knowledge, which constitute an educational asset that can be used both in the case of post-graduate continuation and for a possible reorientation of the university path in the biomedical field.
Il second year The program aims to deepen one's knowledge of the clinical and specialized disciplines of speech therapy, focusing on various voice, language, communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Internships continue to consolidate diagnostic and rehabilitative skills, in an integrated program of theory and practice.
Il third year It focuses on completing professional speech therapy skills, with particular attention to assessment techniques and advanced rehabilitation interventions in the main clinical conditions, the organization of professional activity, and preparation for the final exam, in preparation for entering the healthcare profession.
The course promotes opportunities for internships and traineeships in international university and healthcare contexts, deepening teaching through the contribution of visiting lecturers and professors and a constant focus on technological innovation, the use of AI and digitalization in the healthcare sector.
