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Post Graduate Diploma in Speech & Language Pathology (SLP)
The
Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Pathology (PGD-SLP)
is a rigorous three-semester (1.5 years) clinical and academic program designed to train professionals in speech and language therapy. The program offers a blend of theoretical foundations, diagnostic practices, therapeutic techniques and clinical placements.                                                                    It equips graduates with the skills needed to assess and treat individuals with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders across all age groups. Students receive specialized training in both Urdu phonetics and clinical practices tailored to local language needs.
Special Features of the Program
Clinical Placements:
Students participate in supervised clinical placements where they assess and support clients in real-world settings.
Multilingual Focus:
Emphasizes Urdu phonetics and phonology to enhance culturally relevant therapy practices.
Evidence-Based Curriculum:
Combines theoretical coursework with the latest research and clinical practices in the field.
Scope of the Program
Graduates of the PGD-SLP program can work in:
Clinical and Healthcare Settings
(Hospitals, rehabilitation centers and speech clinics)
Special Education and Therapy Centers
(Special education institutions and therapy centers)
Non-Governmental and Community Health Programs
(NGOs and health outreach programs)
Research and Academic Institutions
(Research and academic institutes)
Private Practice in Speech and Language Therapy
(Subject to licensing and certification)
Learning Outcomes
After completing the diploma, students will be able to:
Conduct diagnostic evaluations for speech and language disorders
Implement therapeutic interventions based on client needs
Develop care plans for individuals with swallowing and communication difficulties
Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare and education professionals
Apply culturally relevant strategies in therapy practices
Admission Criteria for Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programs
Candidates applying for the
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Speech and Language Pathology (SLP)
must meet the following criteria:
The applicant must have completed
16 years of education
(M.A./M.Sc. or a 4-year BS degree) from a recognized institution.
A
minimum of 50% marks
or
CGPA 2.5
in the qualifying degree is required.
Applicants from relevant fields such as
Education, Psychology, Human Development, Social Work
or
Health Sciences
will be given preference.
Scheme of Study
Nature of Course
Course Code
Name of Subject
Cr. Hrs
SEMESTER 1
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HDSLP-501
Anatomy & Physiology of Speech MechanismÂ
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP-502
Clinical Neurology of Speech & Language Pathology
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP-503
Urdu Phonetics & Clinical Phonetics
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP-504
Urdu Phonology and Clinical Phonology
2 (2+0)
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Total
08
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SEMESTER 2
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HDSLP-509
Urdu Language Structures & their Clinical Analysis
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP-510
Speech Pathology-I
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP-511
Speech Pathology-II
2 (2+0)
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Clinical Placement & Report writing I
1
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Total
07
SEMESTER 3
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HDSLP 514
Literacy & Learning Difficulties
2 (2+0)
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HDSLP 515
Diagnosis & Clinical Principles
3 (2+1)
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HDSLP 516
Developmental Studies of Speech & Language Pathology
1(1+0)
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HDSLP 517
Evidence based Practices
1 (1+0)
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Clinical Placement & Report writing II
2
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Total
09
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Grand Total                                                                                Â
24
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Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Early Childhood Education
The Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (PGD-ECE) is a program that prepares graduates to achieve competence and confidence in working in the early childhood education sector. It focuses on nurturing participants’ professional knowledge, skills and attitudes for incorporation into teaching practice, enabling them to gradually develop into competent early childhood educators and administrators in ECE settings. The program offers a range of coursework combined with field experience encompassing the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children in the primary grades. Students are taught to seek evidence-based solutions to problems occurring in child-rearing and education.
Employability
The program seeks to form early childhood educators and specialists (preschool and primary school teachers and administrators, child development consultants, and researchers) who can effectively blend theory and practice in creating positive learning opportunities and experiences for young children to promote their total development.
Duration & Credit Hour
1 Year (Three Semesters) | Credit Hours
Eligibility
Sixteen years of education with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA in any discipline