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Master of Speech Pathology Articulated Set

includes:

Master of Speech Pathology
Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

  • Award Names
  • Availability
  • Duration
  • Admission
  • Credit
  • Articulation
  • Graduation
  • Course Structure
  • Enrolment Pattern
  • Workplace Learning
  • Residential School
  • Accreditation

The course includes the following awards:

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language GradDipSpeech&Lang

Master of Speech Pathology MSpeechPath

Course Study Modes and Locations

Master of Speech Pathology (4714SP)

Online - Albury-Wodonga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

Master of Speech Pathology

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.

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

The course is offered in the equivalent of 2 sessions full time as part of the Masters of Speech Pathology (see duration of Master below)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Master of Speech Pathology

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 to those provided in SPH101.
  • Head and neck anatomy knowledge must include understanding of structures and functions involved in communication and swallowing at a level equivlanet to that of BMS224. 

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

Master of Speech Pathology

CSU credit rules apply.

Articulation

The Master and Graduate Diploma [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirements

Master of Speech Pathology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course Structure

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

The following eight core subjects make up the 64 points of the Graduate Diploma [exit point only] 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 eight 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  / SPH517  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  / SPH527  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  / SPH517 , SPH525  / SPH527 , SPH516 , SPH526 .

Key Subjects:
SPH512  Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH513  Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH514  An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
SPH522  Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH533  Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544  Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists

Enrolment Pattern

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

Year 1: Session 2
SPH511  Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice
SPH524  Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice

Year 2: Session 1
SPH512  Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills in speech pathology
SPH513  Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology

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 [exit point only].

Year 3: Session 1
SPH517  Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH516  Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH532  Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology

Year 3: Session 2
SPH517  Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH526  Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology

Year 4: Session 1
SPH527  Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH534  Cultural competence and community development as speech pathology practice

Year 4: Session 2
SPH527  Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH533  Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544  Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists

Full-time distance education progression (from year 3, session 1)

After completion of the first four session part time, the final eight subjects will also be offered as a full time progression.

This enrolment pattern would result in students completing their studies in three calendar years.

Year 3: Session 1
SPH515  Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516  Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
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 2
SPH525  Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH526  Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH533  Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544  Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists

Workplace learning

Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component.

SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH517 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (year-long subject)
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH527 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (year-long subject)

Residential School

Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.

SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology
SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis 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 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.

Accreditation

The Master of Speech Pathology program at Charles Sturt University is currently not accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. A re-application for accreditation will be submitted for 2018.
The Graduate Diploma exit point is not designed for professional practice in Speech Pathology and therefore, accreditation is not being sought for this course.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact Student Central at ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278. Alternatively;

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: September 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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