为学生提供在各种不同情况下评估，计划和治疗患有沟通和吞咽障碍的人所必需的技能。该课程与语音科学，心理学，听力学，教育，语言学和相关医疗保健等领域紧密结合。将广泛的学科知识和理论应用于一系列言语病理学背景。清晰，连贯且独立地交流知识和思想。在尊重文化多样性方面展现全球视野，包括发展为土著居民和托雷斯海峡岛民个人，家庭和社区提供文化保障服务的能力。展示自主学习，问责制和自我意识。创造性地思考，以期在复杂的言语病理学背景下挑战并产生解决方案。
Most of us take communication for granted, but for people with a disorder, it's a daily challenge. Thankfully, a trained Speech Pathologist can make a huge difference to the quality of someone's life. Speech Pathologists provide diagnostic assessment and management of disorders of communication and swallowing for people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. They work with a wide range of problems like stuttering, voice problems, language disorders and physical and intellectual disabilities.<br>If you are passionate about communicating, have an interest in helping people across the lifespan, this might be a career for you. Speech Pathology includes science, communication and being creative in planning therapy.<br>One of the best things about studying Speech Pathology at ECU is starting your practical experience in your first year. And with our smaller student cohort and greater personal attention youll receive from our experienced lecturers, it's the best way to start your new career.<br><br>Course learning outcomes<br>Apply broad discipline knowledge and theory to a range of speech pathology contexts.<br>Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex communication and swallowing conditions.<br>Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate solutions in complex speech pathology contexts.<br>Use digital technologies to access and evaluate information and to enhance speech pathology practice.<br>Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.<br>Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including developing capabilities in delivering culturally secure services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families and communities.<br>Work collaboratively to initiate social, sustainable and ethical practices to achieve positive client outcomes.<br>Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and self-awareness for own learning.