The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders offers exceptional professional training leading to a Master of Science (Applied) in Communication Sciences and Disorders with specialization in Speech-Language Pathology—a profession focused on assessment and intervention in speech and language disorders. 
This career focuses on the assessment and intervention of speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in individuals of all ages, from infants to the elderly. In Canada, most speech-language pathologists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, health clinics, schools, special education facilities and in private practice.
In Canada (as in the US), those wanting to practice as Speech-Language Pathologists must have at least Master's-level training in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Requirements for professional certification necessary for clinical practice are set by provincial regulatory bodies. The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) conducts an annual examination for those wishing to qualify for national certification. The School’s professional program meets the requirements necessary for certification of graduates not only with the provincial regulatory body (the Ordre des Orthophonistes et Audiologistes du Québec [OOAQ]), but also with CASLPA. It’s important to note that, as of 1998, CASLPA and ASHA (the US equivalent) recognize one another's certification.
While individuals with Master's level professional training are qualified for clinical practice, in recent years an increasing number of students are continuing for the PhD degree. This degree prepares the student for a career of research and teaching. Applicants who may want to continue for the PhD should consider applying for the Combined Professional and Research MSc programs.