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- The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences (SASS) in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC is the only program in British Columbia that educates speech-language pathologists and audiologists. The School offers a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
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The Speech Sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. The program has an interdisciplinary structure administered by the Linguistics Department, with courses from Linguistics, Psychology, and the School of Audiology and Speech Sciences.
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On completion of the program, students will earn an M.Sc....
- BA Speech Sciences Program
The speech sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology. In this program you will study in-depth research methods, language structure, child development and language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, experimental psychology, and instrumental phonetics.
The only program in British Columbia to educate audiologists and speech-language pathologists. The School of Audiology and Speech Sciences offers a solid academic foundation, valuable opportunities for practical experience, and a stunning location in which to study.
While studying Speech Sciences, you’re learning about the production, transmission, and perception of speech, as well as the fundamental properties of all human languages. You’ll develop important skills through interdisciplinary courses in linguistics, psychology, and other related disciplines.
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The School’s graduate program offers the best possible combination of a theoretical foundation and real-life experience for a career in speech-language pathology.
During a student’s time in the program, they will take a minimum of 30 credits of graduate coursework in areas such as human communication and clinical speech-language pathology. They will also complete five clinical externships in community settings, supervised by practitioners. Students do not have a final graduating requirement, but can elect to...
On completion of the program, students will earn an M.Sc. degree. The M.Sc. in speech-language pathology denotes an outstanding scientific education and excellent clinical preparation. The M.Sc. is needed for certification to practice in Canada as a professional speech-language pathologist.
After one year in the M.Sc. program students may apply to transfer to the Ph.D. program. In some cases, students continue to also complete the coursework and practica required for certification as a speech-language pathologist.
The UBC Speech Sciences major program is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on courses in linguistics, speech, psychology, and audiology.
You'll study research methods, language structure, child development and language acquisition, anatomy and physiology, experimental psychology, and instrumental phonetics. The Speech Sciences program is designed to prepare you for graduate work in speech-language pathology or audiology.
