Speech pathologists are employed in the public and private sectors. In South Australia the major government employing agencies are the Department for Education, Training and Employment and the Department of Human Services. Private organisations include the Autism Association, Crippled Children's Association and private practices. Speech pathologists work in child care centres, pre-schools and schools, hospitals, community health centres, rehabilitation centres, mental health centres and private practices. Graduates also have an appropriate background for graduate entry courses in other health professions, such as audiology or medicine.
All topics are compulsory.
All academic topics are clinically oriented and are given increasing practical application in third and fourth years. Students begin clinical work in second year. The final year mainly consists of intensive clinical experience. A small research project is undertaken in fourth year. An Honours degree can be completed in four years by including additional topics in third and fourth years and undertaking a research project at honours level.