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Orthophonie (M.Sc.S.)

Faculté d'éducation et de la santé

Discover the power of speech-language pathology: shaping words, amplifying voices, and facilitating communication for people of all ages!

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By becoming a specialist in communication and nutrition, you play a crucial role in healthcare and education.

Note: This program is offered in French only. To learn more about this program, visit the French version of this page.

Choose the two-year M.S.Sc. (Orthophonie) program, and discover the world of communication and the impact of words. Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP-ASLP), this program aims to develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamental principles of nutrition and communication.

In class, you learn assessments and interventions for clients with various pathologies. The introduction to internships course allows you to simulate knowledge application in a safe environment. During community internships, you practice the profession of speech-language pathologist in an immersive environment. You may complete an internship at the Speech and Language Clinic on campus. Further, you have the opportunity to complete a research paper to better understand the issues in the speech pathologist’s scope of practice.

After receiving their degree, graduates are able to work in both French and English in the fields of health or education in Ontario (as a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario), Canada (as a member of Speech-Language & Audiology Canada), and abroad. If you are passionate about helping and want to have a direct impact on people's lives, speech-language pathology is the career for you.

This program is funded by the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS).

The four internships (total of 28 weeks) are completed in various health (e.g., hospital, rehabilitation center) and education (e.g., school board) settings across Canada.

The Speech and Language Clinic offers speech therapy services and allows students to apply their knowledge and carry out clinical internships on campus.

Students have access to a laboratory equipped with computers and specialized software, a materials library, a research center, and a workspace.

Perspectives de carrière

Employment prospects are excellent as the needs of the population increase. There is a real shortage of speech-language pathologists and health care services in Northern Ontario and in Canada in general. Since Laurentian University's program is offered only in French, with bilingual clinical education, several cohorts of Francophone and bilingual Speech-language pathologists will practice in Northern Ontario and elsewhere in the country, which will in turn improve access to speech therapy services in both official languages. Some professionals may also choose to teach, do research, management, etc.

Career Postings (OAC-SAC)

I am incredibly happy to have chosen to pursue not only my bachelor’s but also my master’s degree at Laurentian University. The bachelor’s program allowed me to strengthen my passion for speech therapy before moving toward the master’s degree. In addition, the professors in this program always go above and beyond for their students. I loved the bilingual nature of the program since I was able to learn about speech therapy simultaneously in French and English.

Julia Bond, M.Sc.S. student (Speech-Language Pathology)

Détails du programme

Langue du programme:

English

Mode de présentation:

Sur campus

Coordonnées

Sophie Laurence
(705) 675-1151 ext. 4129
Alphonse-Raymond Pavilion, AR-230
ortho_coordination@laurentienne.ca

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General Information

The curriculum follows the standards set by CASLPO (College of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists of Ontario) and SAC (Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Canada). Thus, candidates will be able to meet the requirements for registration in Ontario and non-statutory certification for SAC.
Enrollment in Laurentian University's Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology is limited to 10.
This program consists of six full-time sessions, including an internship of 12 weeks (360 hours).
Regulations governing this program are established by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, which meets the criteria for accreditation by the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies (OCGS) and the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (CACUP).
Laurentian University’s Orthophonie Programs (YouTube – in French)

Bilingual SLP : Là tu parles!

A command of the French language being necessary to practice the profession, the first language of instruction of this program is French. However, a command of the English language is also essential for internships. Graduates will be able to offer quality services in both of Canada’s official languages.

Placements (internships)

Students will complete 5 placements during their master’s degree. They may have to complete one or more placements outside of the Sudbury District. These placements will introduce them to different clinical settings. Therefore, they must plan for transportation, accommodation and living expenses.

Laboratory

Students have access to the Speech-Language Pathology Laboratory, a research center, the equipment of the University’s Speech and Language Clinic and a workspace to prepare their internships. The laboratory is equipped with computers with specialized software.

Speech and Language Clinic

Laurentian University’s Speech and Language Clinic offers quality rehabilitative services to people of all ages with communication disorders living in Northern Ontario, while also providing students with clinical activities that allow them to bridge the gap between the theory learned in their courses and practice. Offering speech and language services in both French and English, Laurentian University’s Speech and Language Clinic allows students to apply their skills in Canada’s two official languages.

Interesting Facts

Most Canadians take their communication skills for granted when in fact, millions of them have a speech, language or hearing disorder that somewhat impairs their ability to communicate.
Early detection and rehabilitation of speech and hearing impediments often help to circumvent communication issues at school, work and in everyday life.
Speech-language pathologists take communication to heart! Whether they’re working with an autistic child or a stroke survivor, speech-language pathologists do everything they can to help improve their patients’ health and quality of life.
Speech therapists work with people of all ages, in schools, health institutions or the private sector.
The mission of this program is to train clinicians who will have rigorous theoretical and practical training and who will be able to integrate research and client needs into clinical work.
The objective of this Master’s degree is to train speech-language pathologists who can work in both English and French in Ontario, Canada, and abroad. Graduates of this program will be able to perform in-depth analyzes of oral and written language disorders, speech and dysphagia disorders, in both official languages of the country!

LipDub (Speech-Language Pathology Program’s Student Council) (YouTube - presentation in French)
Speech-Language Pathologists: Who We Are (SAC-OAC)
Scope of Practice for Speech-Language Pathology in Canada (SAC-OAC)
Savez-vous qui est l'orthophoniste? (YouTube - presentation in French)

Other information

Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC-OAC)
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO-OAOO)
The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA-AOAA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

This program is supported by the Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS).

Visit the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions for more information

Exigences d’admission

For program admission requirements, visit the “Exigences d’admission” section on the French version of this page.

Comment déposer une demande

Pour faire une demande aux études supérieures, vous devez déposer votre demande d’admission auprès du Centre de demande d'admission aux universités de l'Ontario (CDAUO).

Pour obtenir des instructions détaillées sur le processus de demande d'admission, veuillez consulter les pages suivantes :

Déposer une demande en tant que candidat aux cycles supérieurs

Options de diplôme

For information on this French-language program, please look under the "Options" tab on the French version of this page.

Exemples de cours

Note: It is very important to follow the courses in the sequence established by the program. Please contact the program coordinator for the Maste'rs Degree in Speech-Language Pathology Program to obtain all the necessary information.