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Master of Speech Pathology
includes:
Master of Speech Pathology
Graduates of this course have specialised knowledge and skills in the physical, functional
and social aspects of language, speech, multi-modal communication, voice, fluency and
swallowing disorders. The course highlights the importance of health promotion and
community development in rural and remote allied health service provision. A competitive
entry honours program, integrated into the final two years of the undergraduate program,
culminates in a dissertation of original research. The Bachelor of Speech and Language
Pathology is fully accredited with Speech Pathology Australia, and involves workplace
learning activities which students undertake in all four years of the program. The program
highly values the diversity of languages and cultures that are integral to the Australian
community.
The course includes the following awards:
Master of Speech Pathology MSpeechPath
Course Study Modes and Locations
Master of Speech Pathology (4714SP)
Distance Education - 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.
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when
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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
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 requirements
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
Course Structure
The course is designed to incorporate a two 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 eight core subjects make up the 64 points of the Graduate Diploma or the first
64 points of the Masters:
SPH510Introduction to communication and swallowing
SPH514An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
SPH512Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH511Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice
SPH513Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH524Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
SPH522Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523Intervention for language and cognitive impairments in speech pathology
The following eight core subjects constitute the remaining 64 points of the Master of Speech
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Pathology. These can be taken as full time or part time sequence:
SPH532Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534Cultural competence and community development as speech pathology practice
SPH515/SPH517 Introduction of workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH533Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH516Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH525/SPH527 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH526Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH544Reflection 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:
SPH512Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills
SPH513Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
SPH514An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
SPH522Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH533Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists
Enrolment Pattern
Year 1: Session 1
SPH510Introduction to communication and swallowing
SPH514An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
Year 1: Session 2
SPH511Introduction to models of communication and swallowing practice
SPH524Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
Year 2: Session 1
SPH512Assessment and analysis of sensory-motor skills in speech pathology
SPH513Assessment and analysis of language and cognition in speech pathology
Year 2: Session 2
SPH522Intervention for sensory-motor impairments in speech pathology
SPH523Intervention 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 3: Session 1
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SPH517Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH516Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH532Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
Year 3: Session 2
SPH517Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH526Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
Year 4: Session 1
SPH527Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH534Cultural competence and community development as speech pathology practice
Year 4: Session 2
SPH527Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (YLS)
SPH533Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544Reflection 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
SPH515Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH532Integrating research and practice for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH534Cultural competence and community development as speech pathology practice
Year 3: Session 2
SPH525Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH526Conducting and evaluating practice-based research projects in speech pathology
SPH533Advanced clinical reasoning for complex case studies in speech pathology
SPH544Reflection on self, learning and professional practice for speech pathologists
Workplace learning
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component.
SPH514 An introduction to reflective practice and clinical reasoning
SPH515 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology
SPH516 Planning practice-based research projects in speech pathology
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SPH517 Introduction to workplace learning in speech pathology (year-long subject)
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
SPH527 Advanced workplace learning in speech pathology (year-long subject)
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Residential School
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.
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
SPH524 Issues of ethics, access and equity in speech pathology practice
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.
Accreditation
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 [email protected]
The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of
publication: April 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time
without notice.