Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours (Graduate)

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	100109
Version	2
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Course Structure

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Successful completion of a pass degree in Speech Pathology. Normally candidates will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree. Candidates’ professional experience and continuing professional development will also be considered in their application. Candidates may be required to undertake work additional to the pass degree before commencing honours.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the necessary standard of academic achievement.
Special admission requirements	Candidates must Hold membership, or be eligible for membership of, Speech Pathology Australia; and Be registered with the Speech Pathologists Board of Queensland.
Post admission requirements	Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au Current Apply First Aid and CPR Certificate: Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate before undertaking professional or clinical placements. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Some professional/clinical placement agencies may require that candidates hold an advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate before undertaking a professional or clinical placement. Candidates are responsible for any costs associated with obtaining this certificate. Australian Federal Police check: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Some placement agencies may require students to produce a current Australian Federal Police check. This is in addition to the requirements for a Blue Card. If requested, students must provide written confirmation of clearance to the Clinical Placement Officer prior to commencement of clinical placement. Application documents can be accessed at: Australian Federal Police

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

The James Cook University Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) will prepare graduates to meet the Competency-Based Occupational Standards (CBOS: 2011) for speech pathology, as defined by Speech Pathology Australia.

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours (Graduate) degree program graduates will be able to:

Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of Speech Pathology
Critically review, analyse, synthesise and evaluate evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
Communicate clearly and coherently through advanced English language proficiency and, where appropriate, numeracy skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence
Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs.

Course Structure

Options

Select full-time or part honours

Full Time Honours (100109-FT-HONS)

SL4501:12 Speech Pathology Honours Part 1 of 2

SL4502:12 Speech Pathology Honours Part 2 of 2

Part Time Honours (100109-PT-HONS)

SL4511:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 1 of 4

SL4512:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 2 of 4

SL4513:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 3 of 4

SL4514:06 Speech Pathology Honours Part 4 of 4

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable