Speech Therapy

Course Presentation

Speech Therapy is the science that cares for human communication, from listening to speaking, from voice to language, from feeding to swallowing, essential dimensions for autonomy, socialization, and quality of life.

The Speech Therapy program at UNESC arises from the community university's commitment to the real demands of the region and the society of Santa Catarina. Its educational proposal is aimed at preparing professionals capable of promoting health, preventing disorders, diagnosing changes, and rehabilitating functions related to communication and hearing, throughout all stages of the life cycle.

Throughout their education, students are invited to understand the human being in a holistic way, considering biological, psychological, social, and cultural aspects. The academic experience is marked by the integration of theory and practice from the very first semesters, by involvement in SUS services, schools, institutions, and communities, and by constant contact with real care situations.

More than just training technicians, the program develops sensitive, ethical, critical speech therapists prepared to act in complex contexts, effectively contributing to inclusion, accessible communication, and the promotion of public health.

Differentials

• Training aligned with the most current National Curriculum Guidelines, focusing on competencies and the comprehensiveness of care
• Early involvement in real practice scenarios, connected to health, education, social assistance, and business networks, with one of the largest practical workloads in the country in the field of Speech Therapy.
• Strong integration between teaching, research, and extension, promoting scientific training and social commitment
• Direct involvement in the services of the Unified Health System (SUS).
• Active learning methodologies that place the student as the protagonist of their own educational journey
• Highly qualified faculty with clinical, academic, and community experience
• Complete infrastructure, with laboratories, school clinics, and realistic simulation environments
• Curricularization of extension as a living part of the curriculum, bringing the university and community closer together
• Training focused on regional needs, with a keen eye on the demands of southern Santa Catarina

What You Will Learn

Throughout the course, students will develop a solid theoretical and practical foundation on human communication processes, hearing, oral and written language, voice, speech, fluency, orofacial motricity, and swallowing, understanding their relationships with human development, health, learning, and the social context.

The training covers everything from biological, neuroanatomical, and neurofunctional fundamentals to the clinical, educational, hospital, and community application of speech therapy care, with strong involvement in real practice scenarios and integration with other areas of health and education.

Job Market

Speech Therapy is a profession in constant expansion, with high social relevance and growing demand in the job market.

• Clinics, offices, and hospitals.
• Basic health units, CAPS, and SUS services.
• Schools, daycare centers, and educational institutions.
• Special education and inclusion institutions.
• Industries, companies, and occupational health programs.
• Rehabilitation centers and interdisciplinary services.
• Geriatric residences and services focused on aging.
• Home care.
• Scientific research, teaching, and extension projects.
• Autonomous practice, service management, and health entrepreneurship.

The training provided prepares professionals to act with technical excellence, human sensitivity, clinical safety, and a commitment to social transformation.