Specialist Communication Disorders Across the Lifespan PG (10271.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Intensive |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Speech Pathology | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically analyse and apply assessment protocols, and develop competencies in analysis and interpretation of assessment for diagnosis of voice, and fluency disorders across the lifespan;
2. Analyse and evaluate the theories and processes underlying voice and fluency disorders;
3. Critically apply reasoning skills, the ICF and evidence-based practice principles to develop holistic and culturally responsive assessment and intervention plans for individuals with voice and fluency disorders; and
4. Apply appropriate intervention techniques through critical analysis and integration of current literature.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
Prerequisites
10266 Foundations of Communication Science PG AND12269 Speech Pathology 1 PG or 10268 Clinical Speech Pathology 1 PG
Corequisites
10273 Professional Practice 1 PGIncompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | Intensive | Dr Helen Southwood |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | Intensive | Dr Helen Southwood |
Required texts
Required Texts:
Onslow, M. (2018) Stuttering and its treatment: eleven lectures. This is a free textbook and can be accessed from this link: https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/2020-07/Stuttering%20and%20its%20Treatment-Eleven%20Lectures%20%28May%202020%29.pdf
Aronson, A. E., & Bless, D. (2009). Clinical Voice Disorders 4th Ed. New York; Thieme Publishers
Recommended Texts:
Stemple, J. C., (2020). Clinical Voice Pathology: Theory and Management (6th Ed.), San Diego, CA: Plural Publishing
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial Intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI Links to an external site..
Supplementary assessment
Students are not allowed a supplementary assessments of any of these assessments
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Face-to-face on-campus attendance at the intensive sessions is compulsory. There is NO online option
All workshops are online there is no face-to-face option. Students must ensure they are able to attend a minimum of 80% of the workshops online via the virtual classroom AND they actively participate. This is to ensure all students have had ample time to engage with the practical, hands-on and interactive learning tasks. Because the workshops involve hands-on activities they are NOT recorded.
Participation requirements
Attendance at all the intensive days is compulsory. It is expected that all students attend ALL intensive sessions face-to-face.
Students are expected to attend 80% of the workshops synchronously, either online or face-to-face.
Participation in workshops is mandatory so that students develop skills in assessment planning, data analysis, intervention planning, presenting case-based information, and giving and receiving feedback from peers and lecturers. Attendance in person or electronically at lectures is advised so that questions about theory and research evidence can be addressed ahead of the practical application activities which will be completed during the workshop.
Required IT skills
For more information and to test your computer, please visit the LearnOnline Student Help and click on the link to Blackboard Collaborate
Real-time meetings using Zoom or Teams may also be required when shared access to video and audio is required for clinical learning. Familiarity with using YouTube to upload unlisted videos and share private links with the class is also advised.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
