Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

speeCh pathology
bachelor of Speech Pathology
Duration: 4 years
campus: Joondalup
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:
Higher entry requirements apply.
Academic IELTS overall score of 7.5 with no band less than 7.0.
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 30 units / 480 credit points.
The program will involve four specialisations:
y Evidence, Analysis and Interpretation
y The Science and Social Impact of Communication and
Swallowing Disorders
y Professional Issues, Education and Development
y 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 ONE Credit Points
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 1 SEMESTER TWO
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
SPE1101 Professional Standards and Competencies 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
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 2 SEMESTER TWO
SPE2103 Analysis of Speech and Language 15
SPE3100 Clinical Decision Support Systems:
Standard Tests 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
SPE2106 Treatment Principles 15
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE
SPE3111 Neurogenic Communication Disorders 15
SPE3106 Management of Speech and Language
Disorders 15
SPE3107 Clinical Practicum 1 15
PSY3303
or
Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
SPE3112 Language Difference: Implications for
Clinical Practice* 15
* 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 prerequisite unit for Honours
unit SPE4107.
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO
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 4 SEMESTER ONE
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 4 SEMESTER TWO
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
honours
For students enrolled in the Honours program, instead of the
standard Year 4, students will complete the following units.
yEAR 4 SEMESTER ONE
SPE4110 Clinical Practicum 3 30
SPE4108 Topics in Focus in Speech Pathology 15
SPE4107 Preparation of Honours Thesis Proposal 15
yEAR 4 SEMESTER TWO
SPE4111 Clinical Practicum 4 30
SPE4106 Honours Research Project 30
careers: Speech Pathologist.
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