Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP)

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP) is a professional undergraduate program designed to prepare students to work as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in clinical, educational, healthcare, industrial, and community settings.

The program provides comprehensive knowledge and practical training in the assessment, diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and prevention of disorders related to hearing, speech, language, swallowing, and communication across the lifespan.

Program Objectives

Graduates of the B.ASLP program will be equipped to:

• Work as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists across diverse professional settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and communication disorders across the lifespan.
• Provide rehabilitation and therapeutic services to individuals with communication and hearing disorders.
• Counsel individuals with communication disorders and their family members.
• Develop and implement preventive measures for speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders.
• Collaborate with professionals from allied healthcare and related fields.
• Conduct public awareness and community education programs related to communication and hearing health.
• Advocate for the needs, rights, and well-being of individuals with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.
  

Affiliation & Recognition

• Affiliated to: Bengaluru City University, Ambedkar Veedhi Campus
• Recognized by: Government of Karnataka
• Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi: Awaiting Inspection
  

Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to the B.ASLP program must have:

• Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination, or
• Successfully completed two years of Pre-University/Pre-Degree education conducted by the recognized Pre-University Board of the respective state.

The candidate should have studied at least one of the following subjects along with the required qualifying subjects:

Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics / Electronics / Psychology / Home Science.

Lateral Entry

Lateral entry into the second year of the B.ASLP program may be permitted as per the applicable Bengaluru City University regulations for candidates who:

• Have successfully completed the Diploma in Hearing-Language-Speech (DHLS) revised course from an RCI-recognized training institute with the required science background.
• Have two years of relevant work experience in the field.
  

Age Limit

The candidate should not be more than 25 years of age as on 1 July of the year of admission.

Duration of the Program

The B.ASLP program is of four academic years, including one year of clinical internship.

• The program consists of six academic semesters followed by a one-year clinical internship.
• Each academic year consists of two semesters.
• Each semester extends for a minimum of 16 weeks, excluding examination days.
• The program should normally be completed within six years from the date of admission.
• The academic calendar and semester schedule shall follow the regulations of Bengaluru City University.
  

Attendance Requirements

Students must maintain the following minimum attendance requirements to be eligible to appear for university examinations:

• Theory: Minimum 80%
• Clinical/Practical: Minimum 90%

Students who fail to meet the required attendance criteria will not be permitted to appear for the respective examinations and may be required to repeat the particular semester.

Condonation of shortage of attendance, wherever applicable, shall be subject to the rules and approval of the Vice-Chancellor of the respective University.

Academic Curriculum

I Semester

• Communication Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
• Clinical Psychology
• Linguistics and Phonetics
• Electronics and Acoustics
• Research Methods and Statistics
  

II Semester

• Communication Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
• Clinical Psychology
• Linguistics and Phonetics
• Electronics and Acoustics
• Research Methods and Statistics
• Neurology
• Otolaryngology
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Audiology
• Practical – Speech-Language Pathology
• Practical – Audiology
  

III Semester

• Voice and Its Disorders
• Speech Sound Disorders
• Diagnostic Audiology – Behavioral Tests
• Amplification Devices
• Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Practice in Audiology
  

IV Semester

• Motor Speech Disorders in Children
• Child Language Disorders
• Diagnostic Audiology – Physiological Tests
• Implantable Hearing Devices
• Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Practice in Audiology
  

V Semester

• Structural Anomalies and Speech Disorders
• Fluency and Its Disorders
• Pediatric Audiology
• Aural Rehabilitation in Children
• Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Practice in Audiology
  

VI Semester

• Motor Speech Disorders in Adults
• Language Disorders in Adults
• Aural Rehabilitation in Adults
• Audiology in Practice
• Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Practice in Audiology
  

Examination & Passing Criteria

Students are required to secure a minimum of 50% in each applicable component, including:

• Theory examinations
• Internal assessment
• Practical examinations
• Clinical examinations

Students must successfully complete the required practical, internal assessment, and clinical components to be eligible for the university theory examinations.

Students must also successfully complete the clinical examination of the respective semester before progressing to the next semester.

Carry-Over Criteria

Each theory paper must be successfully completed within three attempts, including the first attempt.

Students will be eligible to commence the clinical internship only after successfully clearing all examinations up to the sixth semester.

Clinical Internship

As part of the B.ASLP program, students are required to complete a one-year clinical internship of approximately 10 months.

The internship provides supervised clinical experience and helps students develop practical competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and counselling of individuals with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the prescribed academic requirements, clinical examinations, and internship:

• The college will issue the required certificate upon successful completion of the internship and clinical requirements.
• Supervised clinical hours completed during the internship will be documented as part of the student’s clinical competency certification.
• The University will award the B.ASLP degree after successful completion of the required clinical internship and academic requirements.
  
  

Scope of Practice & Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP) program can pursue rewarding careers as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in a wide range of professional environments.

Hospitals & Clinical Settings

Work with individuals of different age groups to provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation, and counselling for speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and communication disorders.

Industries

Contribute to hearing conservation programs, occupational hearing assessment, and workplace communication and hearing-health initiatives.

Schools & Educational Institutions

Support children and students with speech, language, hearing, and communication difficulties to improve their educational participation, communication skills, and social integration.

Academic & Research Institutions

Pursue opportunities in teaching, research, clinical supervision, and academic development in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology.

Key Professional Skills

B.ASLP graduates are trained in:

• Screening and Assessment: Identifying potential speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and communication disorders.
• Evaluation and Diagnosis: Evaluating the nature and severity of communication and hearing disorders across different age groups.
• Therapeutic Management: Planning and delivering appropriate intervention and rehabilitation programs.
• Audiological Services: Conducting relevant hearing assessments and providing appropriate audiological rehabilitation.
• Speech-Language Services: Assessing and managing speech, language, voice, fluency, and related communication disorders.
• Counselling: Supporting individuals and families in understanding and managing communication and hearing-related difficulties.
• Rehabilitation: Providing individualized rehabilitation services to improve communication, participation, and quality of life.
• Community Awareness: Participating in prevention, awareness, and education programs related to communication and hearing health.
  

Career Opportunities

A B.ASLP graduate can build a career in:

• Hospitals
• Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics
• Rehabilitation Centres
• Schools and Special Education Centres
• ENT and Multispecialty Hospitals
• Hearing Aid and Audiology Centres
• Industries and Occupational Hearing Programs
• Academic Institutions
• Research Organisations
• Community Rehabilitation Programs
• Government and Healthcare Services
  

The B.ASLP program combines academic knowledge, practical training, and supervised clinical experience to prepare students for meaningful professional careers dedicated to improving communication, hearing, and quality of life.