Master of Speech Pathology
Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]
Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language GradDipSpeech&Lang
Master of Speech Pathology MSpeechPath
Online - Albury-Wodonga
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 2.25 years (4.5 sessions)
Part-time 4.5 years (9.0 sessions)
The first eight subjects are offered in part time mode only, over two years. The remaining nine subjects can be completed part time (additional two years) or full time (additional one year).
Full-time 1.125 years (2.25 sessions)
Part-time 2.25 years (4.5 sessions)
The first eight subjects are offered in part time mode only, over two years.
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applications for study commencing in Session 1 close on 30 September each year. Incomplete submissions will not be considered and the applicant will not be considered for admission to the course in the following year.
Pre-requisite study
Prospective students must have completed a three year undergraduate degree in any discipline, demonstrating a good level of academic ability through previous studies. Additionally, prospective students are required to have successfully completed study in linguistics and head and neck anatomy, prior to admission to the Master of Speech Pathology.
Alternatively, applicants can undertake equivalent subjects at another university. Candidates will need to provide transcripts detailing the prerequisite subjects undertaken at another university.
All pre-requisite study must be satisfactorily completed prior to a student being enrolled in the Masters of Speech Pathology. Completion of these subjects at CSU or similar subjects at another institution does not provide any guarantee of success in gaining admission to the course.
Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology
An additional requirement is submission of a Statement of Intent to study the Master of Speech Pathology.
A 500-word statement addressing the following must be submitted upon application:
* an interest in and a commitment to speech pathology
* prior work, study and life experience that have led to the application to study speech pathology
* capacity to undertake study at this point in time
* recognition and utilisation of principles of adult learning
* previous experience of distance education or online study.
Interview
Based on the above criteria, a proportion of candidates will be selected to participate in a short interview to discuss their Statement of Intent, the course requirements and their eligibility / suitability for the program. Interviews can be facilitated via phone, Skype or in person. The outcome of the interview is successful admission to the course OR unsuccessful application.
For the Master of Speech Pathology a maximum of 72 points can be credited through recognition of prior learning, however, the student must complete all of the following subjects for the qualification:
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
CSU Credit Policy applies https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
CSU Credit Policy applies https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
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.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 144 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 72 points.
The course is designed to incorporate a two year part time Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language (72 points) [exit point only], plus a further 72 points (full time or part time) to complete a Masters in Speech Pathology (144 points).
The following eight core subjects make up the 72 points of the Graduate Diploma [exit point only] or the first 72 points of the Masters:
SPH510 Communication Development Across The Lifespan
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
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology
SPH524 Issues of Ethics, Access and Equity in Speech Pathology Practice
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)
SPH529 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)
The following nine core subjects constitute the remaining 72 points of the Master of Speech Pathology.
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology Practice
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
Key Subjects
SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
The course is completed through Part-time study, although students may elect to complete the final 9 subjects via Full-time study.
Part-time enrolment pattern
Year 1
Session 1
SPH510 Communication Development Across The Lifespan
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology
Session 2
SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology
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
Session 2
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (commenced)
SPH529 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (commenced)
Session 3
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (completed)
SPH529 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (completed)
Students may elect to exit at this stage, having accrued 72 credit points, with a Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language [exit point only].
Part-time enrolment pattern continued
Year 2
Session 3
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
Year 3
Session 1
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
Session 2
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
Year 4
Session 1
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology
Session 2
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
Full-time enrolment pattern option
Year 2
Session 3
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
Year 3
Session 1
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology
Session 2
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice - Subject offered from 2018
SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace - Subject offered from 2018
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component.
SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH529 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology - Subject offered from 2018
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
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.
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.