Join us on a journey to discover the Department of Health and Behavioral Science at Dar Al-Hekma and the wonderful programs under its umbrella.
This department was designed to promote excellence in the fields of Psychology, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
The Department offers specialized programs for postgraduates, such as a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology and a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. It also offers undergraduate degrees in psychology and a Bachelor of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences.
Bachelor of Psychology
This dynamic and exciting program at Dar Al-Hekma offers an extensive curriculum that helps students shape a better understanding of human nature and gives them the necessary means to apply that knowledge in real settings.
The mission of this department is to graduate professionals who are able to promote the psychological health and well-being of individuals and communities through knowledge, competent clinical skills, ethics, research, and evidence-based practices.
But Why Choose This Program?
Dar Al-Hekma offers innovative programs that aren’t available anywhere else in the Kingdom, as well as giving students the experience of conducting, analyzing, using, and participating in ongoing psychological research.
What Are The Career Prospects For This Field?
This program prepares students for various career paths that include (not limited to):
Counsellor, School Counsellor/Teacher, Clinical psychologist, Social worker, School psychologist, Professional counselor, Career/Employment, Personnel recruiter, Caseworker, Mental health advocate, Community worker, Psychosocial rehabilitation, Schools, Clinics, Organizations of Health or Business, Banks, Hospitals, Human rights, Charity organizations, Public & Governmental Sectors.
Bachelor of Speech Language and Hearing Science
The SLHS program was designed with the specific focus of addressing the needs of individuals of Arab descent with speech, language, and hearing impairments worldwide.
It also focuses on understanding human behavior, the social and environmental factors that influence individuals and communities, and the psychological factors that affect physical health and public health outcomes.
The mission of this department is to graduate skilled professionals in speech and language pathology and hearing sciences who are dedicated to improving the quality of the lives of individuals with communication disorders.
Why Choose This Program?
Dar Al-Hekma is the first Saudi University in the Western Region to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
The program emphasizes training and competency in both English and Arabic, which empowers student clinicians to become bilingual practitioners who can provide clinical services in both languages.
The SLHS curriculum is designed to include both theory and direct, real-life practice.
Students must complete two (2) practicum experiences over two (2) semesters under the supervision of qualified clinical supervisors.
What Are The Career Prospects For This Field?
The program empowers students with the necessary skills that qualify them for a variety of career paths/jobs in the market, including, but not limited to:
– Speech-language pathologist
– Speech therapist
Postgraduate Paths
Dar Al-Hekma offers two master’s programs for postgraduate studies in this department:
1- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology:
The mission of the Master’s Program in Speech-Language Pathology is to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for competent clinical service delivery to children and adults with communication disorders, in Arabic and English.
2- Master of Applied Behavior Analysis:
To graduate professionals and scholars committed to enhancing the quality of life of individuals, providing them with state-of-the-art behavior analytic services, and leading radical advancement in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in Saudi Arabia.
So, Dar Al-Hekma ensures a consistent, practical, and elevated path for each program it offers, whether it is Psychology with a Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis, an LLM in Commercial Law for law graduates, or a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence for Computer Science graduates. It focuses on delivering a broad range of theoretical and career-focused pathways.
