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Y02 Bachelor of Speech Pathology

The profession of speech pathology deals with the science and social impact of communication and swallowing disorders, which may be acquired or developmental, and are caused by cognitive and/or physical impairment. This course teaches students to become speech pathologists and covers the full range of skills necessary to assess, plan, and treat people with communication and swallowing difficulties in a range of different contexts. Academically and professionally, the course is closely aligned with areas such as speech science, psychology, audiology, education, linguistics, and allied healthcare. The course also includes a substantial clinical practicum designed to provide the required range of clinical experience.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University entry admission requirements apply, plus a special English language requirement for international applicants outlined below. Applications for entry into this course through the ECU portfolio pathway will not be accepted.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

International applicants require an overall IELTS score of 7.5 with no band less than 7.0.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is a 480 credit point (30 unit) course and is a 4 year (or part-time equivalent) course. 

 

The program will involve four specialisations. The specialisations are summarised below:

  1. Evidence, Analysis and Interpretation
  2. The Science and Social Impact of Communication and Swallowing Disorders
  3. Professional Issues, Education and Development
  4. Speech Pathology Practice

 

HONOURS

 

An Honours program is available in the fourth year of the course. If a student has a weighted average mark of 70% or higher they may be invited to complete the Honours program. Students considering Honours will need to enrol and complete unit PSY3303 as it is a pre-requisite for the Honours unit SPE4107.

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
All students will complete the following units during Years 1-2 of the Course.
 
SPE1100 Evidence-Based Practice in Speech Pathology 15
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
SPE1102 Language Across the Lifespan 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
SPE1101 Professional Standards and Competencies 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
SPE2104 Analysis of Sensorimotor Systems 15
SPE2105 Clinical Decision Support Systems: Activity, Participation and Contextual Factors 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
SPE2103 Analysis of Speech and Language 15
SPE3100 Clinical Decision Support Systems - Standard Tests * 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
SPE2106 Treatment Principles 15
 
*SPE2103 should be completed concurrently with SPE3100. If the units are undertaken in different semesters, SPE2103 should be completed before enrolling into SPE3100.
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
SPE3111 Neurogenic Communication Disorders 15
SPE3106 Management of Speech and Language Disorders 15
SPE3107 Clinical Practicum 1 # 15
 
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
OR
SPE3112 Language Difference: Implications for Clinical Practice * 15
 
#SPE3111 and SPE3106 should be completed concurrently with SPE3107. If units are undertaken in different semesters, SPE3111 and/or SPE3106 should be completed before enrolling into SPE3107.

*Students will complete an elective unit, PSY3303 or SPE3112. However, for students who are considering Honours, it is a requirement that PSY3303 is completed. PSY3303 is a pre-requisite unit for Honours unit SPE4107.
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
SPE3105 Management of Sensorimotor Disorders 15
SPE3110 Professional Issues in Speech Pathology 15
SPE3108 Clinical Practicum 2 15
IAS3110 Indigenous Australians, Cultural Competence and Speech Pathology 15
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1
SPE4100 Clinical Speech Pathology Practicum: Assessment of a Single Case 15
SPE4110 Clinical Practicum 3 30 
SPE4108 Topics in Focus in Speech Pathology 15
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
SPE4101 Clinical Speech Pathology Practicum: Treatment of a Single Case 15
SPE4111 Clinical Practicum 4 30 
SPE4109 Professional Skills in Speech Pathology: Workplace Preparation 15
 
For students enrolled in the Honours program, instead of the standard Year 4, students will complete the following units.
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 1
SPE4110 Clinical Practicum 3 30 
SPE4108 Topics in Focus in Speech Pathology 15
SPE4107 Preparation of Honours Thesis Proposal 15
 
YEAR FOUR - SEMESTER 2
SPE4111 Clinical Practicum 4 30 
SPE4106 Honours Research Project 30 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014