Online Courses Handbook 2003

174499 v.5 Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science)

BSc(Curtin) OR BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is the only undergraduate professional preparation program for speech pathologists in Western Australia. It is highly regarded and attracts students of the highest calibre. Graduates are recognised for expertise in all facets of communication, innovative approach to professional practice, use of technology, and ability to conduct research in a variety of health science disciplines.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
At least one TEE science subject. TEE mathematics is desirable.

Specific Requirements
The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. Evidence of the successful completion of a Senior First Aid Certificate is required before students begin clinical placements in third year. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
An honours stream is available to selected students and runs parallel to the standard fourth year. Students are required to undertake clinical placements outside the normal study periods.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Full Year

12995 v.3 * Human Communication Science 170 3.0 50.0

50.0

Year 1 Semester 1

13019 v.2 Psychology 123 3.0 25.0

13549 v.3 Clinical Science 171 3.0 12.5

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

1916 v.6 Research Methods 111 2.0 12.5

75.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13550 v.3 Clinical Science 172 3.0 25.0

1441 v.4 Psychology 114 1.5 12.5

1644 v.7 Human Biology 134 4.0 25.0

1917 v.6 Research Methods 112 2.0 12.5

75.0

Year 2 Full Year

12998 v.3 * Speech and Hearing Science 270 4.0 50.0

50.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2498 v.7 Research Methods 215 3.0 25.0

2929 v.9 Clinical Science 271 4.0 25.0

301315 v.2 Cognitive Neuroscience 271 6.0 25.0

75.0

Year 2 Semester 2

2939 v.8 Clinical Science 272 4.0 25.0

301317 v.2 Human Communication Science 272 6.0 25.0

6945 v.3 Speech Science and Data Analysis 272 4.0 25.0

75.0

Year 3 Full Year

301319 v.2 * Clinical Science 370 12.0 100.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

301312 v.2 Counselling 371 3.0 25.0

301318 v.2 Human Communication Science 371 3.0 25.0

50.0

Year 3 Semester 2

301320 v.2 # Research Preparation 372 3.0 25.0

301321 v.2 Professional Issues 372 2.0 25.0

50.0

Year 4

300107 v.3 Human Communication Science Fourth Year Stream 200.0

OR

303115 v.2 Honours Human Communication Science Stream 200.0

200.0

# This unit can be replaced by an elective unit, subject to approval of Course Coordinator.

* This is a full year unit over semester one and two. No result is given until the end of semester two.

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