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The M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology is a professional training programme designed to equip fully functional speech-language pathologists. Such professionals are needed throughout the Caribbean region to treat with the language and speech disabilities of both adults and children. The programme will be offered through collaboration between the Department of Language, Linguistics & Philosophy in the Faculty of Humanities & Education and the Department of Child and Adolescent Health in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The programme is expected to be coordinated by a fully qualified Speech-Language Pathologist, and to involve the community of SLPs in Jamaica for both the purpose of course delivery and facilitating the clinical experience of students. The programme is offered over 3 years, the first being a preliminary year, packaged as a Diploma in Speech and Language Science, which equips students with the necessary undergraduate-level prerequisite knowledge. The two Master’s level years consists of twelve core courses, four Clinical Practica, and two courses which focus on the Caribbean region specifically.
YEAR 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
SPLP6016 Articulation and Phonological Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6006 Neurological Bases of Communication Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6017 Language Disorders in Children, 3 credits |
SPLP6007 Research Methods in SLP, 3 credits |
SPLP6005 Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology, 3 credits |
SPLP6008 Autism Spectrum Disorders, 3 credits |
LING6804 Language Acquisition in Creole Contexts, 3 credits |
SPLP6012 Aural Rehabilitation, 3 credits |
SPLP6001 Clinical Practicum 1, 2 credits |
SPLP6002 Clinical Practicum II, 2 credits |
14 credits |
14 credits |
TOTAL 28 credits |
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YEAR 2 |
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SPLP6009 Fluency Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6013 Voice and Resonance Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6010 Aphasia and Related Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6014 Neurogenic Speech Disorders, 3 credits |
SPLP6011 Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 3 credits |
SPLP6015 Dysphagia, 3 credits |
LING6808 Researching Caribbean Language Structure, 3 credits |
SPLP6004 Clinic Practicum IV, 2 credits |
SPLP6003 Clinical Practicum III, 2 credits |
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14 credits |
11 credits |
TOTAL 25 credits |
The M.Sc. in Speech-Language Pathology is a 2-year, full-time programme.