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Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course and stream title
SH128 Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
SH129 Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these courses are set out in the Faculty of Health Sciences Table of units of study for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology).
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 192 credit points of core units of study in the order prescribed in the Table.

5 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in the third and fourth years of the program. Admission to the honours program is by permission of the program coordinator after the completion of Second Year. Entry to the Honours program is based on academic performance in years 1 and 2 of the course.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 66 credit point Honours pathway set out in the Speech Pathology Table of units of study.
(3)
Candidates must maintain a credit average throughout the honours program and complete the degree in the minimum, standard, full-time duration. The grade of honours will be determined by the result of the Research Project unit of study.

6 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree, who do not meet the requirements, may be awarded the pass degree if they have completed the requirements for that award.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Pass

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH128: Pass course; full-time, 4 years

Year 1
Semester 1
BACH1165
Psychology and Cognitive Factors (Intro) 		6      Semester 1
BIOS1163
Speech Science 		6      Semester 1
BIOS1167
Human Cell Biology 		6    A Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Chemistry Bridging Course - CS208 (in February).
N BIOS1126, BIOS1130, BIOS1156, BIOS1161, HSBM1001
Semester 1
CSCD1034
Linguistics, Phonetics and Articulation 		6    A Grammar bridging course or equivalent


Speech Pathology students must pass this unit in order to enrol in clinical units in Year 2. Students without a sound knowledge of formal traditional grammar are encouraged to undertake the Grammar bridging course in February
Semester 1
Summer Main
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BIOS1165
Hearing Science and Audiology 		6    P BIOS1163
Semester 2
BIOS1166
Neuroscience I: Communication Disorders 		6    P BIOS1161 or BIOS1167 or BIOL1003
N BIOS1132, BIOS1141
Semester 2
CSCD1032
Human Communication 		6    A CSCD1034
P BACH1165 or PSYC1001


Speech Pathology students must pass this unit in order to enrol in clinical units in Year 2
Semester 2
CSCD2058
Stuttering 		6   

This unit is a prerequisite for speech pathology (Intermediate) clinical units in Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2 (last offered in 2012)
Semester 1
BIOS2062
Neuroscience II: Communication Disorders 		6    P BIOS1132 and BIOS1141, or BIOS1166
Semester 1
CSCD2057
Child Language 		6    A CSCD1032, CSCD1033
P CSCD1034
C CSCD2064 or CSCD2065


This unit is a prerequisite for the CSCD3082 Phonology, Language and Literacy unit in Year 3, Semester 2
Semester 1
CSCD2058
Stuttering 		6   

This unit is a prerequisite for speech pathology (Intermediate) clinical units in Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
and either
CSCD2064
Introductory Practice 1: Clinical 		6    P CSCD1032, CSCD1034, CSCD1033
C CSCD2057


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Introductory Practice 2 units and Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 1
or
CSCD2065
Introductory Practice 1: Community 		6    P CSCD1032, CSCD1033, CSCD1034
C CSCD2057


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol Introductory Practice 2 units and Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BACH2142
Cognitive Neuropsychology 		6    P BACH1165 or PSYC1001
Semester 2
BACH2143
Counselling &Behaviour Management for CD 		6      Semester 2
CSCD2062
Motor Speech and Dysphagia 		6    A BIOS1163
P BIOS2062


This unit is a prerequisite for Year 3 clinic units CSCD3077, CSCD3078 and CSCD3087
Semester 2
and either
CSCD2066
Introductory Practice 2: Clinical 		6    P CSCD2065


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 2
or
CSCD2067
Introductory Practice 2: Community 		6    P CSCD2064


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2 (first offered in 2013)
Semester 1
BIOS2062
Neuroscience II: Communication Disorders 		6    P BIOS1132 and BIOS1141, or BIOS1166
Semester 1
CSCD2057
Child Language 		6    A CSCD1032, CSCD1033
P CSCD1034
C CSCD2064 or CSCD2065


This unit is a prerequisite for the CSCD3082 Phonology, Language and Literacy unit in Year 3, Semester 2
Semester 1
CSCD2068 Speech Sound Disorders [6]
and either
CSCD2064
Introductory Practice 1: Clinical 		6    P CSCD1032, CSCD1034, CSCD1033
C CSCD2057


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Introductory Practice 2 units and Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 1
or
CSCD2065
Introductory Practice 1: Community 		6    P CSCD1032, CSCD1033, CSCD1034
C CSCD2057


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol Introductory Practice 2 units and Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 1
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
BACH2142
Cognitive Neuropsychology 		6    P BACH1165 or PSYC1001
Semester 2
BACH2143
Counselling &Behaviour Management for CD 		6      Semester 2
CSCD2062
Motor Speech and Dysphagia 		6    A BIOS1163
P BIOS2062


This unit is a prerequisite for Year 3 clinic units CSCD3077, CSCD3078 and CSCD3087
Semester 2
and either
CSCD2066
Introductory Practice 2: Clinical 		6    P CSCD2065


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 2
or
CSCD2067
Introductory Practice 2: Community 		6    P CSCD2064


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001) Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must pass this unit before they can enrol in Year 3 (Intermediate) speech pathology clinical units
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 3
Semester 1
CSCD3074
Specialist Studies 		6    P BIOS1165


This unit is a prerequiste for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP.
 Semester 1
CSCD3075
Neurogenic Language Disorders 1 		6    A BIOS2062 and BACH2142
P BIOS1166
C CSCD3077 or CSCD3078 or CSCD3087


This unit is a prerequisite or corequisite for adult clinical placements in Year 3. Students undertaking international studies in this semester must include studies in adult language disorders in their program to meet this requirement for Year 3 clinic. This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
CSCD3076
Lifelong Disability and AAC 		6    P CSCD1032


This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
and either
CSCD3077
Intermediate Clinic 1: Child 		6    A BACH2143
P CSCD2066 or CSCD2067; CSCD2058, CSCD2062
C CSCD3075

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int November,,Semester 2,
Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements
Int December
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int November
Semester 1
Semester 2
or
CSCD3078
Intermediate Clinic 1: Adult 		6    A BACH2143
P CSCD2066 or CSCD2067; CSCD2058, CSCD2062
C CSCD3075

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Int December,,Int February,,Int January,,Int July,,Int November,,Semester 2,
Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements
Int December
Int February
Int January
Int July
Int November
Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD3082
Phonology, Language and Literacy 		6    P CSCD1033; CSCD2066 or CSCD2067, CSCD2057


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051, CSCD4053, CSCD4054, CSCD4055, CSCD4056, CSCD4057, CSCD4058, CSCD4059 and CSCD4060
Semester 2
CSCD3085
Speech Pathology Research Methods 		6    A Understanding of descriptive statistics


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051
Semester 2
CSCD3086
Voice and Voice Disorders 		6    A BIOS1165, CSCD1034
P BIOS1163


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 2
and either
CSCD3083
Intermediate Clinic 2: Adult & Community 		6    P CSCD3075, CSCD3077

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,
Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. External placements may be scheduled during the Summer and Winter semesters depending on availability. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical EducationCoordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
Semester 2
or
CSCD3084
Intermediate Clinic 2: Child & Community 		6    P CSCD3075, CSCD3078

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,
Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. External placements may be scheduled during the Summer and Winter semesters depending on availability. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 4
Students in Year 4 of the course will be assigned to either Group A or B. Group assignment will be known by the end of Semester 1, Year 3. In Year 4, students in Group A enrol in their on-campus units of study in Semester 1 and off-campus units of study in Semester 2; students in Group B enrol in off-campus units of study in Semester 1 and on-campus units in Semester 2.

Group A
Semester 1
CSCD4051
Evidence Based Practice for SP 		6    A Students are assumed to be concurrently enrolled in Year 4 clinical units and should seek advice from the UOS coordinator if this is not the case.
P CSCD3074, CSCD3075, CSCD3076, CSCD3082, CSCD3083 or CSCD3084, CSCD3085, CSCD3086
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCD4052
Professional Issues 		6    C CSCD4053 or CSCD4059


Students must complete year 3 Intermediate Clinic adult neuro-block before enrolling in CSCD4052 Professional Issues. Students must be prepared to travel to external health sites during their projects.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCD4053
Advanced Practice A: Clinical 		6    P CSCD3082; CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4054, CSCD4052


This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment in CSCD4054 Advanced Practice A: Community. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Clinical placements are scheduled from February - November and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16 depending on availability. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCD4054
Advanced Practice A: Community 		6    P CSCD3082; CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4053


This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment in CSCD4053 Advanced Practice A: Clinical. Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence 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 advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements
Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD4055
Advanced Practice A: Paediatric 		12    P CSCD3082; CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4056

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2b,
This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD4056 Advanced Practice A: Adult. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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 2a
Semester 2b
CSCD4056
Advanced Practice A: Adult 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4055

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2a,
This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD4055 Advanced Practice A: Paediatric. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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 2a
Semester 2b
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Group B
Semester 1
CSCD4057
Advanced Practice B: Paediatric 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4058

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1b,
This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD4058 Advanced Practice B: Adult. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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
CSCD4058
Advanced Practice B: Adult 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4057

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1a,
This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD4057 Advanced Practice B: Paediatric. Failure to achieve a pass grade in the first scheduled block may result in students being withdrawn from their second block placement. Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD4051
Evidence Based Practice for SP 		6    A Students are assumed to be concurrently enrolled in Year 4 clinical units and should seek advice from the UOS coordinator if this is not the case.
P CSCD3074, CSCD3075, CSCD3076, CSCD3082, CSCD3083 or CSCD3084, CSCD3085, CSCD3086
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCD4052
Professional Issues 		6    C CSCD4053 or CSCD4059


Students must complete year 3 Intermediate Clinic adult neuro-block before enrolling in CSCD4052 Professional Issues. Students must be prepared to travel to external health sites during their projects.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSCD4059
Advanced Practice B: Clinical 		6    P CSCD3082; CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4052, CSCD4060


This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment with CSCD4060 Advanced Practice B: Community. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Clinical placements are scheduled from February - November and hence may commence prior to the official start of semester and/or may extend beyond week 16 depending on availability. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements
Semester 2
CSCD4060
Advanced Practice B: Community 		6    P CSCD3082; CSCD3083 or CSCD3084
C CSCD4059


This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment in CSCD4059 Advanced Practice B: Clinical. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence 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 advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Note
Completion of the requirements of the 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) course meets the eligibility requirements for practising membership status of Speech Pathology Australia.
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Honours

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course code SH129: Honours program; full-time, 4 years

Years 1 and 2
As per Pass course

Year 3
Semester 1
CSCD3074
Specialist Studies 		6    P BIOS1165


This unit is a prerequiste for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP.
 Semester 1
CSCD3075
Neurogenic Language Disorders 1 		6    A BIOS2062 and BACH2142
P BIOS1166
C CSCD3077 or CSCD3078 or CSCD3087


This unit is a prerequisite or corequisite for adult clinical placements in Year 3. Students undertaking international studies in this semester must include studies in adult language disorders in their program to meet this requirement for Year 3 clinic. This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
CSCD3076
Lifelong Disability and AAC 		6    P CSCD1032


This unit of study is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 1
CSCD3087
Intermediate Clinic 1H: Adult 		6    A BACH2143
P CSCD2058, CSCD2062; CSCD2066 or CSCD2067
C CSCD3075

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,
Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements Students must maintain a credit average and must not have a Fail grade in any unit of study to be enrolled in the honours program
Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD3082
Phonology, Language and Literacy 		6    P CSCD1033; CSCD2066 or CSCD2067, CSCD2057


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051, CSCD4053, CSCD4054, CSCD4055, CSCD4056, CSCD4057, CSCD4058, CSCD4059 and CSCD4060
Semester 2
CSCD3086
Voice and Voice Disorders 		6    A BIOS1165, CSCD1034
P BIOS1163


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4051 Evidence Based Practice for SP
Semester 2
CSCD3089
Intermediate Clinic 2H:Child & Community 		6    P CSCD3075, CSCD3087


Student must hold a current CPR certificate before they can enrol in this unit. Attendance at clinic orientation is compulsory. Students must maintain a credit average and must not have a Fail grade in any unit of study to be enrolled in the honours program. Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health Requirements
Semester 2
CSCD3092
Speech Pathology Research Methods H 		6    A Understanding of descriptive statistics


This unit is a prerequisite for CSCD4065 Research Project
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 4
Semester 1
CSCD4061
Advanced Practice H: Clinical 		6    P CSCD3082; CSCD3089
C CSCD4062


Students must advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements. This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment in CSCD4061 Advanced Practice H: Clinical. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence 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
Semester 1
CSCD4062
Advanced Practice H: Community 		6    P CSCD3082, CSCD3089
C CSCD4061


This unit of study is typically completed with concurrent enrolment in CSCD4061 Advanced Practice H: Clinical. Students must hold a current CPR certificate before they can commence 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 advise the Speech Pathology Clinical Coordinator before enrolling in this unit of study if they do not have a current National Police Certificate or are a prohibited person under the NSW Working with Children Act (2001). Students must be able to supply proof of vaccination or positive serology results as per NSW Department of Health requirements
Semester 1
and either
CSCD4063
Advanced Practice H: Paediatric 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3089


Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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.
 Int February
Int July
or
CSCD4064
Advanced Practice H: Adult 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3089


Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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.
 Int February
Int July
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
CSCD4065
Research Project 		12    P CSCD3092


Students must maintain a credit average and must not have a Fail grade in any unit of study to be enrolled in the Honours program.
 Semester 2
and either
CSCD4063
Advanced Practice H: Paediatric 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3089


Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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.
 Int February
Int July
or
CSCD4064
Advanced Practice H: Adult 		12    P CSCD3082, CSCD3089


Student must hold a current CPR certificate as well as ensure they hold a clearance card following conduction of a National Police Check before they can commence in this unit. 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.
 Int February
Int July
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Note
Completion of the requirements of the 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) Honours course meets the eligibility requirements for practising membership status of Speech Pathology Australia.
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Clinical Education

Information related to Clinical Education is located at: sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/placements/

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