Master of Speech Pathology

The course is designed to incorporate a 2 year part time, 64 point, Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language, plus a further 64 points (full time or part time) to complete a Masters in Speech Pathology (total 128 points).

The following 8 core subjects make up the 64 points of the Graduate Diploma or the first 64 points of the Masters:

SPH510 Introduction to communication and swallowing
SPH514 An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
SPH512 Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH511 Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice
SPH513 Assessment of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH524 Cultural awareness and community development as speech pathology practice
SPH522 Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523 Intervention for cognitive impairments in speech pathology

The following 8 subjects constitute the remaining 64 points of the Master of Speech Pathology. These can be taken as a full time or part time sequence.

SPH532 Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
SPH515 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH533 Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH 516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH 525 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH 526 Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH 544 Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists

Professional speech pathology workplace learning experiences are embedded into: SPH524 SPH515 SPH525 SPH516 SPH526. See discussion in subject documents and course design.

Enrolment pattern

Part-time distance education

Year 1: Session 1
SPH510 Introduction to communication and swallowing
SPH514 An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning

Year 1: Session 2
SPH512 Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH511 Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice

Year 2: Session 1
SPH513 Assessment of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH524 Cultural awareness and community development as speech pathology practice

Year 2: Session 2
SPH522 Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523 Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology

Students may choose to exit at this stage, having accrued 64 credit points, with a Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language.

Year 2: Session 3
SPH532 Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice

Year 3: Session 1
SPH515 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology (commencing)

Year 3: Session 2
SPH525 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology (completed)

Year 4: Session 1
SPH533 Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH526 Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology (commencing)

Year 4: Session 2
SPH544 Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists
SPH526 Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology (completed)

Full-time distance education progression (from year 2, session 3)

After completion of the first four session part time, the final 8 subjects will also be offered as a full time progression. This enrolment pattern would result in students completing their studies in 3 calendar years.

Year 2: Session 3
SPH532 Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice

Year 3: Session 1
SPH515 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH533 Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology

Year 3: Session 2
SPH525 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH526 Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH544 Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists

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