undergraduate

My first clinical placement was a very
challenging and rewarding experience.
ECU has a huge range of resources available
– and the lecturers are helpful and very
approachable. I’ve found the whole experience
rewarding – and I can’t wait until I graduate and
start work as a fully-qualified speech pathologist.
CAITLIN HUGO
ECU Speech Pathology student
Psychology & social Science
Year 4 - Semester 1
SWK4106 Social Policy 15
SWK4110 Legal and Ethical Practice 15
SWK4111 Social Work Theory and Practice 3:
Collective Interventions 15
SWK4120 Social Work Project 15
Year 4 - Semester 2
SWK4115 Field Placement 2 45
Plus
SWK4121 Social Work Theory and Practice 4:
Activism and Social Change 15
Careers
Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker,
Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Youth
Worker, Counsellor, Employment Services Officer, Victim
Support Officer, Domestic Violence Advocate, Alcohol and
Other Drug Counsellor, Policy Research Officer, Housing
and Homelessness Worker, Union Advocate, Special Project
Manager, Social Program Evaluator, Hospital Social Worker,
Corrections Officer.
See more course information:
reachyourpotential.com.au/courses/K41
Bachelor of
Speech Pathology
Y02 - JO
Duration: 4 Years
Practicum: Yes
Enables graduates to become speech pathologists. This course
covers the full range of skills necessary to assess, plan, and treat
people with communication and swallowing disorders in a range
of different contexts.
The course is closely aligned with areas such as Speech
Science, Psychology, Audiology, Education, Linguistics, and
Allied Healthcare.
It also includes a substantial clinical practicum designed to
provide the full range of clinical experience required for
accreditation by the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Admission requirements
Academic IELTS score of 7.5, with no band less than 7.0.
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 30 units (480 credit points).
The course involves four specialisations:
• Evidence, Analysis and Interpretation.
• The Science and Social Impact of Communication and
Swallowing Disorders.
• Professional Issues, Education and Development.
• 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 prerequisite for the Honours unit
SPE4107.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
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
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