Clinical Speech and Language Studies - Modules
The B.Sc. Honours degree in Clinical Speech and Language Studies is 4 years in duration and leads to a qualification in speech and language therapy. The course is delivered within the School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences at the university and students participate in a range of courses offered to members of other disciplines.
First Year (Junior Freshman)
Modules
- SLU11001: Foundation Clinical Studies
- SLU11002: Speech, Hearing and Swallowing
- SLU11003: Social Psychology and Lifespan Development
- SLU11004: Phonetics 1
- SLU11005: Phonetics 2
- LIU11008: Introduction to Linguistics 1
- LIU11009: Syntax 1
- LIU11013: First Language Acquisition
- ANU11004: Anatomy & HT
- PGU11007: Physiology Allied Health
Clinical Practice
Pre-clinical work includes visits to healthcare settings, residential settings and schools.
Second Year (Senior Freshman)
Modules
- SLU22001: Phonetics and Phonology
- SLU22002: Cognitive and Neuropsychology
- SLU22003: Nature of Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
- SLU22004: Assessment of Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
- LIU22007: Sociolinguistics
- SLU22006: Nature of Disorders of Language and Communication
- SLU22007: Assessment of Disorders of Language and Communication
- SLU22008: Practice Education 1
- SLU22009: Ethics and Professional Studies
Clinical Practice
The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.
Third Year (Junior Sophister)
Modules
- LIU33005: Discourse Analysis
- SLU33002: Dynamics of Discourse
- SLU33003: Evidence Based Practice
- SLU33004: Intervention for Disorders of Speech, Voice, Fluency and Swallowing
- SLU33005: Intervention for Disorders of Language and Communication
- SLU33006: Research Methods and Statistics
- SLU33007: Research Design
- SLU33008: Neurology and Psychiatry
- SLU33009: Practice Education 2
Clinical Practice
The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.
Fourth Year (Senior Sophister)
Modules
- SLU44001: Advanced Studies in Communication and Swallowing
- SLU44002: Advanced Studies in Communication, Disability and Society
- SLU44003: Research Project
- SLU44004: Reflective Studies
- SLU44005: Counselling Principles and Practice
- SLU44006: Practice Education 3
- SLU44007: Practice Education 4
- SLU44001: Advanced Studies in Communication and Swallowing
Clinical Practice
The Clinical Education Programme includes attendance at clinical tutorials and workshops and engagement in observation and practice while on clinical placements in a variety of healthcare and other settings.
For further information on modules visit www.tcd.ie/slscs/undergraduate/clinical-speech-language/index.php