Speech and Language Therapy

4 Years / Full-time

Ürgüp Factory Campus

Quantitative / Turkish

What is the Speech and Language Therapy Department? Why Should I Study It?

Speech and language therapists are healthcare professionals who work in the identification, prevention, and rehabilitation of communication, language, speech, voice, and swallowing disorders. Therapists are responsible for planning and implementing therapy and rehabilitation programs for patients referred by specialist physicians. Speech and language therapy is an autonomous profession that requires interdisciplinary interaction, with duties, authorities, and responsibilities defined by the Ministry of Health regulations. Therapists work with patients across all stages of life, from early childhood to old age.

Why Should I Study Speech and Language Therapy at Cappadocia University?

The Speech and Language Therapy Department at Cappadocia University trains qualified healthcare professionals who possess both the fundamental theoretical knowledge and practical skills required by the field, as well as strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities. A dedicated Speech and Language Therapy Laboratory has been designed for conducting applied courses. The laboratory includes six therapy and observation rooms, a speech-language/basic education laboratory, and a speech disorders laboratory (covering acoustic, aerodynamic, resonance, and swallowing tests). During their education, students also benefit from the Anatomy and Dissection Laboratory and the Audiometry Laboratory.

What Do Speech and Language Therapy Graduates Do? Career Opportunities

Speech and language therapists can work in public, private, or university hospitals, as well as in special education and rehabilitation centers that provide services to individuals with speech and language disorders. They may establish their own private practices or work in centers created in collaboration with relevant specialists. Graduates who wish to pursue an academic career may continue with postgraduate education at universities in Turkey or abroad and advance academically.

Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor Opportunities in the Speech and Language Therapy Department

Speech and Language Therapy students can enrich their expertise in speech-language disorders by combining it with other health and behavioral sciences disciplines through double major (ÇAP) and minor programs, broadening their career prospects.

Double Major Programs Available

Psychology
Child Development
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Nutrition and Dietetics
Audiology

Students accepted into the Double Major program earn the right to complete a second undergraduate program simultaneously with their main field of study, thereby receiving two separate diplomas. This allows them to combine their expertise in speech and language therapy with competencies in their second field, creating opportunities to stand out in clinical, educational, and research areas.

Minor Programs Available

Psychology
Child Development
Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Nutrition and Dietetics
Audiology

Minor programs allow you to continue focusing on your main field, Speech and Language Therapy, while gaining basic knowledge and skills in a second discipline. Upon successful completion, you will graduate with a minor certificate.

These double major and minor opportunities contribute to the development of our students’ clinical assessment, holistic intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, helping them achieve a strong position in the dynamic healthcare and education sectors. For application requirements, success criteria, and quota details, please contact your department advisor.

What Courses Are Offered in the Speech and Language Therapy Department?

The curriculum includes Global Awareness courses such as “Time and Project Management,” “Professional Ethics,” and “Mathematics and Statistics,” supporting students’ personal development. The program is also structured to provide graduates with advanced English proficiency.

Courses in this program, which confer the title of Speech and Language Therapist, cover areas such as human anatomy, human physiology, hearing linguistics, phonetics, child health neurology, speech science, cognitive neuroscience, audiology, clinical linguistics, clinical phonology, language disorders, fluency disorders, articulation disorders, and voice disorders.

Double Major and Minor Opportunities for Speech and Language Therapy Students

Students enrolled in the Speech and Language Therapy Department may pursue double majors with departments such as Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Child Development, and Psychology, as well as associate degree programs in Physiotherapy and Audiometry. They may also undertake minors in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Child Development, and Psychology.

What Qualities Should Students Have to Study Speech and Language Therapy?

Strong communication skills,
Ability to build strong human relationships and take control when necessary,
Willingness to help people and improve their quality of life,
Being careful, meticulous, and patient.

Speech and Language Therapy Department 2025-2026 Tuition Fees

Program Name	Fee
Speech and Language Therapy (Full Scholarship)	-
Speech and Language Therapy (25% Discounted)	330,000 TL
Speech and Language Therapy (Full Fee)	440,000 TL

Speech and Language Therapy Department 2025-YKS Placement Quotas and 2024-YKS Minimum Scores

Program Name	Quota	2024-YKS Minimum Score	2024-YKS Ranking
Speech and Language Therapy (Full Scholarship)	10	361.12	130568
Speech and Language Therapy (25% Discounted)	58	251.40	519182
Speech and Language Therapy (Full Fee)	10	240.83	619611

For the 2025–2026 academic year, a total quota of 78 students has been set: 10 full scholarships, 58 with 25% discount, and 10 full fee-paying students.