Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Communication Sciences and Disorders focuses on the study of normal and disordered communication and swallowing across the lifespan. It is a diverse field that includes studying the functioning of the auditory system, the speech mechanism, language processing, cognitive communication, social and cultural aspects of communication, and the clinical processes involved in identification, prevention, and remediation of associated disorders. The major draws upon several other disciplines including psychology, anatomy, physiology, psychology, linguistics, physics, engineering, medicine, and education.

The undergraduate major provides the foundation for future study in Communication Sciences and Disorders. You must earn a Master's degree to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist or a Doctor of Audiology degree to work as an Audiologist. However, because of the strong critical thinking and analytical skills that are acquired by majoring in Speech and Hearing, you could go on accomplish the following career goals: School District (Classroom assistants, Substitute teacher, Speech therapy assistant), Hospitals/Outpatient Clinics (Rehabilitation Aide, Administrative Support staff, Activities Director, Patient/family advocate), or you may work in Hearing aid companies, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Device Companies, Hospice care, Respite care, Home health aid/Personal care worker, Aide or manager in home for developmentally disabled adults, Teaching English as a second language, Research assistant.

Highschool/secondary school transcripts and any post-secondary transcripts
Copy of your passport
Students applying as first-time freshmen must have a cumulative high school GPA of 2.3 and will have successfully completed 13 core academic requirements:
4 years/units of English
3 years/units of Math
3 years/units of Natural Sciences
3 years/units of Social Sciences
Each academic college has specific guidelines for direct entry. Students not meeting these requirements may be considered for pre-admission into an academic college or admitted to University Studies.

International Baccalaureate Diploma with an overall score or average score across all IB subjects - 23/45

English-language test scores
IELTS - 6 (no part below 5.0)
TOEFL iBT - 78 (no part below 17)