Master in Speech Therapy

The candidate’s learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed the education has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has in-depth knowledge of theory and methods in language sciences in both a national and international perspective
• has in-depth knowledge of both developmental and acquired language difficulties, speech difficulties and communication difficulties - and swallowing difficulties in both a national and international perspective
• has in-depth knowledge of specific language difficulties, voice difficulties and speech flow difficulties including stuttering and cluttered speech in both a national and international perspective
• has good understanding of the theory of science and research methods

Skills:

The candidate

• can analyze existing theories and methods associated with different subjects concerning speech therapy and work independently on relevant practical and theoretical problems
• can apply relevant tools for surveying and counseling in their work as speech therapists
• ca analyze and critically relate to different sources of information and apply these in relevant academic argumentation
• can complete and conduct an independent, defined research project within the field of Language Sciences and/or subjects in speech therapy under supervision and in line with existing ethical norms

General competence:

The candidate

• can analyze relevant academic, professional and research based ethical challenges in both a national and global perspective
• can use their knowledge and skills to further develop as a speech and language therapist, including in areas that have not been emphasized in the teaching
• can communicate detailed independent work and handle relevant professional terms
• can communicate with specialists and the general public about challenges, analyzes and conclusions concerning the field of speech therapy
• can, in the long term, contribute to innovation processes in the field of speech and language therapy