How to become a Speech-Language Therapist
Provides a brief description of the process for training to become a Speech-Language Therapist, and contact details for relevant institutions in New Zealand.
Introduction
There are three Speech-Language Therapy training programs currently available in New Zealand. Two of these are undergraduate degrees, and the third is a post-graduate degree. For more information about the individual degrees, see below.
Speech-Language Therapists generally work in either the health sector, education sector, or in private practice. They work with a broad range of clients, including children and adults, and are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/management of a variety of communication and swallowing difficulties.
For more information about the work Speech-Language Therapists do, or to read stories about individual Speech-Language Therapists, follow the link below to the New Zealand Government's careers page.
Training Institutions
Below, you will find information on, and contact details for, the three course in Speech-Language Therapy currently offered in New Zealand. All three degrees have been accredited by NZSTA.
Massey University
The Speech-Language Therapy programme at Massey University is a four year professional degree. The degree combines academic coursework with clinical experiences in Speech-Language Therapy. During the course of the degree, students take part in clinical placements alongside practising Speech-Language Therapists working in Auckland and throughout the country.
For application forms and more information, visit:
Alternatively, contact:
Helen Southwood
Phone: (09) 414 0800 ext. 9627
College of Education
Massey University
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland offers a Master of Speech-Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac). This course is a full time, two year course of study, which may be of interest to graduates in related subjects such as psychology, education, or linguistics. In addition to undertaking academic and clinical courses, students also complete a research project.
For application forms and more information, visit:
http://www.psych.auckland.ac.nz/slt/mslt.htm
Alternatively, contact:
Suzanne Purdy
Head of Speech Science
Phone: (09) 373 7599 ext. 82073
Alayne McKee
Clinical Director
Phone: (09) 373 7599 ext. 82726
University of Canterbury
A four year undergraduate degree is offered through the University of Canterbury. The longest-running degree programme in New Zealand, this courses offers academic and clinical coursework in Speech-Language Therapy. Students participate in clinical placements throughout the semester, with the majority of these experiences taking place within Christchurch.
For application forms, and more information, visit:
http://www.cmds.canterbury.ac.nz/
Alternatively, contact:
Sue Bradley
Departmental Secretary
Phone: (03) 364 2431
Michael Robb
Coordinator of Undergraduate Programme
Phone: (03) 364 2987 ext. 7077
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