Master of Speech Pathology
By coursework
+ Award nomenclature
Master of Speech Pathology
MSpeechPath
+ Course Availability Modes and Locations
| Master of Speech Pathology (4714SP) |
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| Distance Education | Albury-Wodonga |
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Full-time 2 years (4.0 sessions)
The course is offered in the equivalent of 4 sessions full time. The first 10 subjects are offered part time only over 5 sessions. The remaining 6 subjects can be completed part time or full time.
Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy
Students must have completed a 3 year undergraduate degree in any discipline. Students are required to have understanding of linguistics and head and neck anatomy. Linguistics knowledge must include understanding of phonetics, phonology, morphology, and syntax, at a level equivalent a first year undergraduate subject. Knowledge of head and neck anatomy must include understanding of structures and functions involved in communication and swallowing. Prospective students will be able to undertake current undergraduate subject offerings in Head and Neck Anatomy and Linguistics in the year prior to commencing the Masters course.
Credit CSU Credit Policy
CSU credit rules apply.
Graduation requirement
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
Course structure
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 and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH524 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
SPH522 Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523 Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology
The following 8 core subjects constitute the remaining 64 points of the Master of Speech Pathology. These can be taken as full time or part time sequence:
SPH532 Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534 Cultural competence and community development as speech pathology practice
SPH515 Introduction of 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
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
Professional speech pathology workplace learning experiences are embedded into: SPH524 , SPH515 , SPH525 , SPH516 , SPH526 .
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 and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH524 Issues of ethics, access and equity in 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 Cultural competence and community development as 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 (commencing)
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 Conducing 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 Cultural competence and community development as 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
+ Residential School
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.
SPH512 Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH513 Assessment of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH522 Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523 Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology
SPH544 Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.
+ Workplace Learning
Please note that the following subjects have a Workplace Learning component.
SPH515 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH524 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
SPH525 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH526 Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
Professional recognition
The Master of Speech Pathology program at Charles Sturt University is currently not accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. Charles Sturt University and Speech Pathology Australia are continuing discussions regarding a further application for accreditation of the course.
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au
The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.