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Masters

(MSc) Childhood Speech, Language & Communication Needs

University of Galway
Galway , Ireland
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Tuition Fee
USD 19,488
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On campus
Duration
24 months
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Degree
Masters
Major
Child Development | Educational Psychology | Special Education
Area of study
Education
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 19,488
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-09-01-
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Program Overview

Course Overview

The aim of this MSc in Childhood Speech, Language, and Communication Needs is to provide a critical and conceptually sophisticated understanding of children with SLCN and the contexts of their lives.

This programme has been designed to meet the needs of busy practitioners who need to keep up to date with the emerging evidence base when working with children with SLCN in the clinic, classroom, and community. (Note: it is not a professional qualification in speech and language therapy.)

Our flexible blended learning approach, combines face-to-face workshops (e.g., two days per module) and online learning to support you as a busy practitioner with many competing demands on your time.

Course activities and skills training enable you to apply knew knowledge and skills directly in the clinic, classroom, and community.

NOTE:

information on the University of Galway

Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme

is online here.

Modules:

Supporting Children with SLCN

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • Discuss the impact which speech, language and communication needs can have across a range of contexts including individual and societal levels (e.g., ICF, Bronfenbrenner)
  • Discuss the relationship between language and literacy and numeracy in the classroom
  • Critically appraise the policy context in relation to law/equality, health, and education as it relates to speech, language and communication intervention e.g., Disability Rights perspective, inclusive policies, New Language Curriculum, Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
  • Discuss the methods which are used to screen for speech and language needs (e.g., those used by teachers, SLTs, and psychologists)
  • Interpret the results of assessments in order to identify strengths and needs
  • Discuss specific evidence-based intervention strategies to support children with SLCN in the classroom, clinic and community
  • Critically appraise service delivery options e.g., pull-out, classroom-based intervention, clinic-based intervention, whole-school approach, models of multi-professional working.

    • Cultural, Linguistic, and Social Diversity in Health and Education

    Learning outcomes

    At the end of the module, students will be able to:

  • Critically appraise a range of theories and cultural beliefs about bilingual language acquisition, childhood, child rearing, health/illness, and disability that will impact on practice
  • Discuss the impact of parental addiction, neglect, poverty on child speech and language development and well-being
  • Apply knowledge and understanding to assessment and intervention of culturally, linguistically, and socially diverse families
  • Critically reflect upon their own cultural competence
  • Problem solve working with interpreters

    • Using Evidence in Practice

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  • Describe the evidence based practice resources available which are relevant for practice in the clinic, classroom and community.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in turning questions into effective search strategies.
  • Appraise quantitative and qualitative research literature
  • Analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to draw valid inferences about the state of knowledge in a particular field.

    • Narratives in childhood

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of the module you will be able to:

  • Discuss stages of narrative development in childhood
  • Discuss the characteristics of narrative associated with a range of clinical populations
  • Compare and contrast a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
  • Critically appraise a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
  • Critically evaluate a range of elicitation and analysis procedures
  • Discuss the available evidence base for narrative-based language interventions
  • Discuss cultural diversity in narratives and their clinical significance
  • Discuss the role of narrative in identity construction in childhood

    • Scholarships Available

    Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

    Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

    Who Teaches this Course

    Dr Mary-Pat O'Malley B.Sc., M.LITT, Ph.D View Profile

    DR RENA LYONS BSc, MSc, PhD View Profile

    Dr Clare Carroll M.SC, B.SC, PhD

    Lecturer Above The Bar

    Dept. Speech & Language Therapy

    NUIG

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    Dr Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott B.S., M.S., Ph.D

    SENIOR LECTURER

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    Dr Maura Dowling MSc,BNs,RNT,RGN,RM Cert Oncology,PhD View Profile

    Program Outline

    Course Outline

    The programme is comprised of five core modules (compulsory) plus a minor dissertation. The core modules are:

  • Advanced Research Methods
  • Narratives in Childhood
  • Using Evidence in Practice
  • Cultural, Linguistic, & Social Diversity in Health & Education
  • Supporting children with SLCN
  • Dissertation (thesis) (year long)


    • Why Choose This Course?

    Career Opportunities

  • Are you a health, education, or social care professional? Or someone who is interested in childhood communication impairments?
  • Do you want to learn how can engage, support, educate, and help children with SLCN (aged from birth to 18 years) in the clinic, classroom, and community?
  • Do you want to learn how to facilitate the child with SLCN to participate in these contexts, and realise their full communication potential?

    • With our interprofessional MSc, you are gaining specialist knowledge of working with children with SLCN. You can then apply this knowledge in your specific professional context and future career.


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    Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 178 years. University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.

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    Primary degree with at least Second Class Honours or an equivalent qualification.

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