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.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted unpon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 2.25 years (or part-time equivalent)
Full-time: 1.125 years (or part-time equivalent)
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:
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 or online. 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
Standard Charles Sturt Credit Policy applies https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
Standard Charles Sturt 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 consists of 17 core subjects, 8 completed in the Graduate Diploma and a further 9 in the Masters.
The course must be completed within 7 years from the date of commencement.
Graduate Diploma [exit point only]
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)
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
Note: The course can be completed via Part-time. However, students may elect to complete the final 9 subjects via Full-time study. The course must be completed within 7 years of commencement.
Part time
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 with the Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language [exit point only].
Session 3 continued for Master students
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
Students can continue the course from Year 3 either Part time or Full time
Part time
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
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
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. Further details for Workplace Learning requirements are located via the subject page
SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice
SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
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
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH528 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology
SPH529 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology
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 has full accreditation with Speech Pathology Australia. This is the highest level of accreditation available.
The Graduate Diploma exit point is not designed for professional practice in Speech Pathology.
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.