PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
offered by The University of Sheffield

Public University
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PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
at
The University of Sheffield
Overview

Understand a range of developmental speech difficulties and disorders, including phonology, and motor coordination, such as childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), and difficulties due to a problem in articulation

Duration	12 months
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Total fee	₹31.09 Lakh
Mode of learning	Online
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Course Level	PG Certificate

PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
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The University of Sheffield
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PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
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Course details

Who should do this course?

For individuals who want to enhance their knowledge & skills in the field

What are the course deliverables?

Gain a solid understanding of current research on speech difficulties, including various conditions like phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and cleft palate speech
Develop critical thinking skills regarding research methods and design used in the field
Become familiar with analytical approaches for evaluating spoken and written language development, including any potential difficulties
Explore the various domains that can be associated with speech and written language difficulties
Learn methods for assessing, investigating, and managing speech difficulties in children

More about this course

This course focuses on speech sound disorders and their impact on children
There is also an exploration of the relationship between oral speech and literacy. It is taught online, by distance learning, delivered in one and two-day study blocks
The course is designed to give you specialist knowledge and skills to assess and clinically manage children with developmental speech difficulties
You will examine conditions including phonological impairment or disorder and childhood apraxia of speech (developmental verbal dyspraxia)
You will explore methods of assessing, investigating and managing speech difficulties, and how to use the latest research to inform your practice

PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
at
The University of Sheffield
Curriculum

Spoken and Written Language

Developing an Evidence Base for Practice

Speech Difficulties 1: Nature and Investigation

Speech Difficulties 2: Intervention and Management

PG Certificate in Speech Difficulties
at
The University of Sheffield
Entry Requirements

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Education: Bachelor's degree from recognised university
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent

Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Students may get a conditional offer which means that there are requirements that you need to meet before you can start the course, for example a certain English language score, or a minimum grade in your current studies.