Program Highlights

Learn from leading experts in the field who work across various settings and populations, bringing the latest knowledge and tools.
Gain clinical training in diverse healthcare, education, and community environments, providing experience with various populations and needs.
Acquire hands-on experience at Ono’s simulation center, simulating real clinical encounters with patients and their families.

Overview

Who is it suitable for?

If you aspire to pursue a fulfilling and meaningful therapeutic career, have a passion for helping others, and wish to improve the quality of life for children and adults, the B.A. degree in communication disorders may be ideal for you. This program is perfect for those interested in the field of communication disorders and looking to work with diverse populations across all age groups.

Humans are inherently social beings, and communication lies at the heart of all social interactions.

Approximately 800,000 people, both children and adults, in Israel experience various communication disorders, including delayed language development, acquired language impairments, pronunciation issues, speech fluency and voice disorders, as well as swallowing and hearing difficulties. These challenges can arise from infancy through adulthood, impacting one’s ability to communicate effectively with others and function optimally in daily life, both as individuals and within a community.

Communication clinicians work to enhance the functioning and quality of life of their patients, enabling them to communicate as effectively as possible with their environment.

Graduates of the program find employment in various sectors, including educational settings, healthcare systems, and the private sector. They work in private clinics, high-tech companies developing communication software and language aids, hearing aid companies, as well as in NGOs and community organizations.

 

The Curriculum

The bachelor’s degree program in communication disorders is comprehensive, encompassing subjects from the fields of medicine, psychology, and linguistics.

As part of the program, students study a wide range of hearing, speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders across various age groups, including children, adults, and the elderly.

The program’s team of lecturers comprises professionals holding key positions across various clinical settings and working with diverse populations. They bring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience from their work in the field.

Years 3 and 4 include research seminars focusing on language, speech, and hearing.

The program offers hands-on experience from the first year, including observations, training sessions at the college’s simulation center with actors portraying clinical encounters, and fieldwork in clinical settings. Students work closely with patients across various environments, receiving comprehensive supervision and support.

Additionally, the clinical training exposes students to working with diverse age groups and populations, thanks to unique collaborations with various organizations, including general and rehabilitation hospitals, child development programs within HMOs, special education frameworks, and NGOs such as BeKol, Miha, and Ma’agan.

 

Among the Subjects Studied

  • Introduction to Anatomy
  • Introduction to Physiology
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Stuttering and Fluency Disorders
  • Language Disorders in Children
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Language Disorders in Adults
  • Hearing Disorders in Children
  • Dyslexia and Spelling Disorders
  • Voice Disorders and Hoarseness
  • Hearing Rehabilitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury

 

What skills will I acquire during my studies?

  • Collaborating within a multi-professional team
  • Diagnosing, identifying, and detecting communication difficulties (language, speech, and hearing)
  • Tailoring effective treatments for individuals with language, speech, and hearing impairments
  • Supporting and guiding family members and primary caregivers
  • Engaging in self-learning, developing new professional skills, and applying critical thinking
  • Leading research and creating tools for detecting, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, and hearing issues

 

Career opportunities for graduates

Graduates of the program work as communication clinicians across various public and private sector settings, including:

  • Ministry of Education – kindergartens, regular, and special education schools
  • Child development centers
  • HMOs and daycare facilities
  • Hospitals
  • Private clinics
  • Government offices
  • NGOs
I Believe
Dr. Hanna Putter-Katz Head of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Our unique ability to communicate through language, speech, and hearing is a fascinating process, central to cutting-edge research in neuroscience. Communication clinicians focus on the early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of communication breakdowns. At Ono Academic College, our distinguished academic and clinical staff provide the tools to become an innovative communication clinician, capable of leading advancements in treatment, research, and societal change in Israel.
Ono graduate
Sandy Abu El Adas Doctoral studies in Communication Disorders at NYU
The best lecturers in Israel—truly. Their knowledge and guidance shaped me professionally. As an Arab, it was important for me to work within the Arab community, and they allowed me to train alongside an Arabic-speaking clinician, which was incredibly helpful for my future career.
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Mazal Shato Communication Clinician at United Child Development
This place is filled with wonderful memories for me. During my time here, I broadened my horizons, gained extensive and in-depth knowledge from the leading experts in Israel, and formed lifelong friendships.
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Shai Pais Student of the Department of Communication Disorders
The class for communication disorders is a long course where I studied thoroughly from start to finish... I feel that our program is more than just a career—it's a huge lesson for life! I enjoy the learning process and feel that we have the best lecturers in the field. It’s challenging to find professionals who both work in the field and also teach, so we benefit from a wide range of expertise...
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Dor Ovadia Student of the Department of Communication Disorders
The degree in communication disorders deepens the understanding of the relationship between language, speech, and hearing, offering theoretical, clinical, and emotional knowledge guided by experienced faculty. The studies are engaging and offer professional practical training across a broad range of fields, serving as a foundation for diverse career opportunities in the future.
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Osnat Cohen Graduated from the Department of Communication Disorders
My experience as a student at Ono Academic College was enriching and meaningful! I had the privilege of learning from high-caliber and experienced lecturers in the field, benefiting from their professional expertise and their personal insights as therapists. The excellent training and the variety of tools I received, along with the personal and supportive approach, will undoubtedly serve me well as a speech therapist in the future!

Our Program Graduates Speak

An applied degree that connects theoretical knowledge and tools to clinical practice.
Training that includes preparation for working within multi-professional healthcare teams.
Personalized support for each student throughout their studies.

Admission Requirements

Direct acceptance:

Psychometric score of 620 or higher + high school diploma + passing the admission interview + Advanced English Course A + health declaration

or

Total score of 630 or higher + passing the admission interview + Advanced English Course A + health declaration

or

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution with an average of 85 or higher + passing the admission interview + health declaration
Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field from a recognized higher education institution with an average of 80 or higher + passing the admission interview + health declaration

or

Eligibility for a certified master’s degree from an academic institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education in Israel with an average of 85 or higher + passing the admission interview + health declaration

or                                                                                                                           

Admission without psychometrics – Nativ course to the health professions:

Admission conditions: Eligibility for a high school diploma with an average of 90 or higher, including:

1. A score of 85 or higher in 5-credit English

2. A score of 90 or higher in 4-credit mathematics / a score of 70 or higher in 4-credit mathematics + admission interview

Study Days: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Course Duration: 4 weeks

 

Admission without psychometrics – preparation course to the health professions:

Admission requirements – high school diploma and admission interview

Study days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Course Duration: 9 weeks

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