Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Allied Health
A course by
University of Canterbury
A professional master's programme offering clinical and academic training to become a speech language pathologist/therapist, accredited in New Zealand.
NZ$12,309
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology
Gain the skills and knowledge necessary to practice as a speech language pathologist/therapist, including assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders.
Understanding of Communication and Swallowing Disorders
About This Course
The Master of Speech and Language Pathology (MSLP) at the University of Canterbury is a graduate-entry qualification designed for those looking to qualify as speech language pathologists/therapists. The programme covers clinical linguistics, evidence-based practice, neuroscience, speech and language development and disorders, hearing, swallowing, fluency, voice, and professional practices. The hands-on approach includes experiential clinical practice and is accredited by the New Zealand Speech–language Therapists' Association.
Course Content
- Clinical linguistics
- Evidence-based practice
- Introductory neuroscience
- Speech and language development across the lifespan
- Speech and language disorders
- Typical and atypical hearing
- Swallowing disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Voice disorders
- Professional practice
- Audiologic assessment and management (HEAR663)
- Speech sound disorders (SPSC621)
- Language disorders in children (SPSC623)
- Clinical linguistics and phonetics (SPSC661)
- Fluency disorders (SPSC662)
- Professional studies and clinical practice
- Neuroscience of communication and swallowing (SPSC667)
- Dysphagia – diagnosis and management (SPSC669, SPSC674)
- Aphasia and related disorders (SPSC670)
- Evidence-based practice for complex communication disorders (SPSC675)
- Applied research and clinical practice
- Spoken and written language disorders in educational settings (SPSC672)
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Speech language pathologist/therapist in healthcare, education, or community settingsSpecialist allied health roles in hospitals, schools, or private practice
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