Master of Speech Language Pathology – MASPLAPA1000
Master of Speech Language Pathology
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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| Course MASPLAPA-01 Credit points for award: 96 | |||
| On-campus: full-time, 4 semesters; part-time, 8 semesters | |||
Full-time mode |
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Year 1 (first offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5060 Language 1: Developmental Disorder |
6 | A An understanding of basic linguistics including traditional grammatical analysis. Summer School Linguistics and Phonetics, or their equivalents. This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2, CSCD5064 Language 2: Literacy and Language and CSCD50XX Functional Communication in Disability |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5061 Speech 1: Phonological Impairment |
6 | A Phonemic transcription of Australian English; and, normal head and neck anatomy N CSCD5020 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5062 Voice and Resonance Impairment |
6 | A Normal head and neck anatomy, and neurology of the speech system including the nervous system and motor control This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5063 Clinical Practice 1 |
6 | A Demonstrated ability in analysing English grammar and transcription of Australian English (linguistics and phonology). Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and physics of speech including knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck and fundamental concepts of nervous system structure and function. C CSCD5060 and CSCD5061 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2. Students must hold a current CPR certificate and clinical compliance requirements before they can attending their school assessments. Students must have commenced all of the relevant pre-placement clinical compliance requirements prior to commencing this unit. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. |
Semester 1 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5064 Language 2: Literacy and Language |
6 | P CSCD5060 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD50XX Language 3 - Aphasia and Cognitive Impairment |
Semester 2 |
| CSCD5065 Speech 2: Stuttering and Motor Speech |
6 | A Anatomy and neurology of the speech system including head, neck, nervous system and speech motor control P CSCD5061 This unit is a pre-requisite for CSCD50XX Clinic Practice 3 |
Semester 2 |
| CSCD5066 Feeding and Swallowing Across the Lifespan |
6 | A Anatomy and neurology of the speech system including head, neck, nervous system and speech motor control This unit is a pre-requisite for CSCD50XX Clinic Practice 3 |
Semester 2 |
| CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2 |
6 | A Demonstrated ability in analysing English grammar and transcription of Australian English (linguistics and phonology). Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and physics of speech including knowledge of the anatomy of the head and neck and fundamental concepts of nervous system structure and function. P CSCD5060, CSCD5061, CSCD5062, CSCD5063 C CSCD5065, CSCD5064, CSCD5066 This unit is a perquisite for CSCD50XX Clinic Practice 3 Students must hold the following prior to enrolling in this unit of study. 1. A current CPR certificate 2. A current certificate following a National Police Check 3. Be fully verified by NSW Health compliance checking and produce supporting documentation as required on placement as per http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/enrolment/course_check.shtml 4. Comply with the current Working with Children requirements Student attendance at clinic orientation prior to the placement commencing is also compulsory. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 (last offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3 |
6 | A CSCD5021 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5024 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2 |
6 | A CSCD5023 This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5030 Professional Development 2 |
6 | P CSCD5026 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053 and CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2 |
6 | P CSCD5023 and CSCD5024 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5026 and CSCD5027 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled 16 day placement will result in students being withdrawn from their second 16 day placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January - December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5032 Research Led Practice |
6 | P CSCD5022 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5031 |
Semester 2a |
| CSCD5033 Applied Clinical Research |
6 | P CSCD5022 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5031 |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2b |
| CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric |
6 | P CSCD5027 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5030 and CSCD5031 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16. |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2a Semester 2b |
| CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult |
6 | P CSCD5027 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5030 and CSCD5031 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5053. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16 |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2a Semester 2b |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Part-time mode |
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Year 1 (first offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5060 Language 1: Developmental Disorder |
6 | A An understanding of basic linguistics including traditional grammatical analysis. Summer School Linguistics and Phonetics, or their equivalents. This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2, CSCD5064 Language 2: Literacy and Language and CSCD50XX Functional Communication in Disability |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5062 Voice and Resonance Impairment |
6 | A Normal head and neck anatomy, and neurology of the speech system including the nervous system and motor control This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5067 Clinical Practice 2 |
Semester 1 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5064 Language 2: Literacy and Language |
6 | P CSCD5060 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD50XX Language 3 - Aphasia and Cognitive Impairment |
Semester 2 |
| CSCD5066 Feeding and Swallowing Across the Lifespan |
6 | A Anatomy and neurology of the speech system including head, neck, nervous system and speech motor control This unit is a pre-requisite for CSCD50XX Clinic Practice 3 |
Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 2 (last offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5020 Articulation and Phonology |
6 |
This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5022 Specialist Studies 1 |
6 |
This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5027 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033 |
Semester 1 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5023 Swallowing and Neurogenics 1 |
6 | P CSCD5018 This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 and CSCD5032 and CSCD5033 |
Semester 2 |
| CSCD5027 Clinical Practice 1 |
6 | P CSCD5019 and CSCD5020 and CSCD5021 and CSCD5022 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5031 CSCD5053, CSCD5054 Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Clinical placements are scheduled from January - December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16 depending on availability. Students must have completed all of the relevant pre-placement clinical compliance requirements prior to commencing this unit. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. |
Intensive December Intensive February Intensive January Intensive July Intensive November Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 3 (last offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5028 Specialist Studies 3 |
6 | A CSCD5021 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5024 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053, CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 |
| CSCD5029 Neurogenics 2 |
6 | A CSCD5023 This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5030 Professional Development 2 |
6 | P CSCD5026 This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5053 and CSCD5054 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CSCD5031 Clinical Practice 2 |
6 | P CSCD5023 and CSCD5024 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5026 and CSCD5027 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD5032, CSCD5033, CSCD5053 and CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled 16 day placement will result in students being withdrawn from their second 16 day placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January - December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Year 4 (last offered 2018) |
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Semester 1 |
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| CSCD5033 Applied Clinical Research |
6 | P CSCD5022 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5031 |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2b |
| CSCD5053 Clinical Practice 3 - Paediatric |
6 | P CSCD5027 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5030 and CSCD5031 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5054. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16. |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2a Semester 2b |
| SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||
Semester 2 |
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| CSCD5032 Research Led Practice |
6 | P CSCD5022 and CSCD5023 and CSCD5025 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5031 |
Semester 2a |
| CSCD5054 Clinical Practice 3 - Adult |
6 | P CSCD5027 and CSCD5028 and CSCD5029 and CSCD5030 and CSCD5031 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD5053. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Students must maintain the currency of their clinical compliance paperwork for the duration of the course. See the Speech Pathology Clinical Education section of the Faculty Handbook. Students must advise the Course Director, before commencing this unit, if they are a prohibited person under the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. Clinical placements are scheduled from January-December and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16 |
Semester 1a Semester 1b Semester 2a Semester 2b |
| SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 12 CREDIT POINTS | |||