Master of Speech Pathology Articulated Set

includes:

Master of Speech Pathology
AQF level 9
Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language
AQF level 8

Awards

Academic Senate has approved the following awards for conferral at graduation on a testamur:

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language GradDipSpeech&Lang

Master of Speech Pathology MSpeechPath

Availability

Master of Speech Pathology (4718SP)

Online - Albury-Wodonga

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

Normal Course Duration

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 upon 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.

Master of Speech Pathology

Full-time: 2.25 years (or part-time equivalent)

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

Full-time: 1.125 years (or part-time equivalent)

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Master of Speech Pathology

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.

  • Linguistics knowledge and skills must include knowledge of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax, and language analysis, equivalent to SPH101: Speech, Language and Culture
  • Head and neck anatomy knowledge must include knowledge of functional anatomy related to communication and swallowing, equivalent to BMS224: Head and Neck Anatomy.

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 or online. The outcome of the interview is successful admission to the course OR unsuccessful application.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Master of Speech Pathology

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

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

Standard Charles Sturt Credit Policy applies https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120

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 Requirement

Master of Speech Pathology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 144 points.

Graduate Diploma of Speech and Language [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 72 points.

Course Structure

The course consists of 17 core subjects, eight (8) within in the Graduate Diploma and a further 9 for the Masters.
The course must be completed within 7 years from the date of commencement.

Key Subjects

SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology (8)

Graduate Diploma [exit point only]

SPH510 Communication Development Across The Lifespan (8)
SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology (8)
SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH524 Issues of Ethics, Access and Equity in Speech Pathology Practice (8)
SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)
SPH531 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (12)

Master of Speech Pathology

SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice (8)
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace (8)
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology Practice (8)
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology (8)

Enrolment Pattern

The Masters of Speech Pathology can be completed part-time, however, students may elect to complete the final nine (9) subjects via full-time study. The course must be completed within seven (7) years of commencement.

PART TIME ENROLMENT PATTERN

Year 1, Session 1 (30)

SPH510 Communication Development Across The Lifespan (8)
SPH514 Introduction to Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning in Speech Pathology (8)

Year 1, Session 2 (60)

SPH511 Foundations of Speech Pathology (8)
SPH524 Issues of Ethics, Access and Equity in Speech Pathology Practice (8)

Year 2, Session 1 (30)

SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology (8)

Year 2, Session 2 (60)

SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (commenced) (16)
SPH531 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (commenced) (16)

Year 2, Session 3 (90)

SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology (completed) (16)
SPH531 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology (completed) (16)

Students may elect to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Speech and Language [exit point only].

Year 3, Session 3 (90) continued for Master students

SPH505 Preparation for Speech Pathology Practice (8)

Students can continue the course from Year 3 either Part time or Full time

PART TIME ENROLMENT PATTERN

Year 3, Session 1 (30)

SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)

Year 3, Session 2 (60)

SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)

Year 4, Session 1 (30)

SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace (8)
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology (8)

Year 4, Session 2 (60)

SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology (8)

FULL TIME STUDY PATTERN

Year 3, Session 1 (30)

SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace (8)
SPH516 Planning Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH532 Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH534 Cultural Competency and Community Development as Speech Pathology (8)

Year 3, Session 2 (60)
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH526 Practice-Based Research Projects in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH533 Entry Level Clinical Reasoning for Integrated Client Care in Speech Pathology (8)
SPH544 Transition to Professional Practice in Speech Pathology (8)

Workplace Learning

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
SPH512 Assessment and Analysis of Sensory-Motor Skills in Speech Pathology
SPH513 Assessment and Analysis of Language and Cognition in Speech Pathology
SPH515 Integrating Speech Pathology Competency in the Workplace
SPH525 Integrating Competency for Entry Level Practice in Speech Pathology
SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology
SPH531 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology

Residential School

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
SPH530 Intervention for Sensory-Motor Impairments in Speech Pathology
SPH531 Intervention for Language and Cognitive Impairments in Speech Pathology

Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools at About Residential School

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Speech Pathology is accredited with Speech Pathology Australia. The course has full accreditation from September 2020 until December 2024.

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: July 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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