M3008 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 192
- Campus
- —
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
In this course, you will develop the relevant knowledge, practical and analytical skills required for speech pathology practice, including extending your skills of communication, ethical and reflective practice, collaboration, research, and leadership. This bachelor (honours) program consists of twenty-eight units delivered over four years. Foundational knowledge and skills are introduced in year one, with the focus on integration of prior science knowledge and principles into the context of speech pathology in additional to the development of clinical skills. The multimodal teaching approaches will facilitate active learning and development, which include early workplace and interprofessional learning opportunities. Clinical placements occur in years three and four, with practice in a simulated setting prior to acute, subacute, community and private practice clinical placements. A learner-centred philosophy allows preferences to be pursued in an independent research project in the final year.
This course enables students to obtain an entry-level qualification at an undergraduate (Honours) level of study to practice as a Speech Pathologist, and be practice-ready graduates. The course includes clinical education that satisfies Speech Pathology Australia’s requirements for registration to practice as a Speech Pathologist.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- IPE1011Foundations of health in primary careThis unit provides the basic understanding of the concept of health. Varied definitions and models of health will be introduced. Differences between the health of the individual and the broader population will be examined. Determinants of h…
- SPH1000Anatomy and physiology for speech, language and swallowingIn this unit, you will learn the anatomical and physiological foundations essential for understanding speech, language, and swallowing functions required for speech pathology practice. You will study the structure and function of the respir…
- SPH1001Professional identity in speech pathologyThis unit provides an essential foundation for your journey as a speech pathologist, focusing on the development of professional identity and the values that underpin contemporary practice. You will learn about the roles of speech pathologi…
- SPH1002Linguistics and phoneticsIn this unit, you will gain foundational knowledge in linguistics and phonetics, focusing on the structure and function of language and speech sounds. You will explore key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pra…
- SPH1003Speech sound disordersIn this unit you will be introduced to the developmental foundations, clinical features, and evidence-based management of speech sound disorders in children. You will explore typical speech sound acquisition and discuss the characteristics…
- SPH1004Person centred care and professional practiceThis unit is designed to build your knowledge about essential principles of assessment and treatment planning in speech pathology practices. You will discuss the impact of communication and swallowing problems on a person’s ability to parti…
- SPH1005Introduction to evidence-based practiceIn this unit, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research literacy, which will support clinical decision-making and evidence-based speech pathology practice. You will learn how to combine the different aspects of evidence-based p…
- SPH1006Human development and psychologyIn this unit, you will analyse how communication and swallowing develops across the lifespan and illustrate how cultural-linguistic and psychosocial factors shape these processes. You will discuss key psychological theories relevant to spee…
Course structure
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Core studies
192 cpYou must complete the following units
- IPE1011Foundations of health in primary care6 cp
- SPH1000Anatomy and physiology for speech, language and swallowing6 cp
- SPH1001Professional identity in speech pathology6 cp
- SPH1002Linguistics and phonetics6 cp
- SPH1003Speech sound disorders6 cp
- SPH1004Person centred care and professional practice6 cp
- SPH1005Introduction to evidence-based practice6 cp
- SPH1006Human development and psychology6 cp
- SPH2000 Speech pathology in a diverse society12 cp
- SPH2001Motor speech disorders6 cp
- SPH2002Developmental language disorders6 cp
- SPH2003Practice education 16 cp
- SPH2004 Acquired language disorders6 cp
- SPH2005 Voice and voice disorders6 cp
- SPH2007 Applied research methods in speech pathology6 cp
SPH3000 Practice education 2
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3001 Feeding and swallowing
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3002 Fluency disorders
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3003 Augmentative alternative communication and disability
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3004 Practice education 3
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3005 Complexity across the lifespan
12 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH3006 Mental health and neurodiversity
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH4000 Practice education 4
12 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH4001 Contemporary speech pathology practice
6 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH4002 Practice education 5
18 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.
SPH4003 Research honours project
12 cpNOTE: The content for this unit is currently under development.