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(S.09-249) Following consultation with the Directors of the Faculty of Health Sciences�� Schools of
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Communicative Sciences and Disorders, and the Academic
Calendar Coordinator, all copy relating to these three Schools has been removed from the UWO Academic
Calendar.
Admission After 3 Years University - Health Sciences��
Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
Academic Handbook users are advised that a policy
Statement on Potential Health Risks/immunization
Requirements has been approved for Health Sciences students. Please refer to:
http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/adm/healthrisks.pdf
RECORDS CHECK AND VULNERABLE SECTOR SCREENING
(S.05-118a, S.05-164)
Please refer to the following website for this policy, which affects all Health Science students.
http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/adm/healthrisks.pdf
PREPARATORY PROGRAM IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
(S.89-83, S.93-44, S.96-09, S.98-052, S.09-146)
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS (SCSD)
Elborn College 1510, Tel: 519-661-2001
Communication Sciences and Disorders offers Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) degrees in Audiology and
Speech-Language Pathology.
PREPARATORY PROGRAM - AUDIOLOGY
Applicants to the Audiology program who do not possess a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders
or equivalent must complete a two-term "Preparatory Program." The aim of this program is to introduce
students to the discipline of Audiology and to provide students with the intensive background preparation in
hearing, speech, and language sciences needed to pursue graduate work in Audiology. During these two
terms (Fall and Winter), Preparatory Program students are registered as "Special Undergraduate" students
and pay tuition in accordance with the undergraduate fee schedule.
Effective September 1, 2010, the preparatory year will no longer be required for students completing
professional training leading to an MClSc in Speech-Language Pathology.
Admission Requirements - Audiology
Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, or the equivalent,
may be eligible for direct admission into the graduate portion of the program in Audiology. Applicants with
academic backgrounds in disciplines other than Communication Sciences and Disorders may be eligible for
admission into the preparatory year portion of the program before progressing to the graduate portion of the
program. The first year of studies for these students consists of a preparatory year followed by the two-year
master's level portion of the program. The number of openings to both the two- and three-year portions of the
program is limited and varies from year to year.
All applicants, regardless of background preparation, complete and submit the same Ontario Rehabilitation
Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS) application. Based on applicants' background preparation,
the members of the Admissions Committee of School of Communication Sciences and Disorders will decide
which portion of the program is appropriate for each applicant.
Entry to the graduate program in Audiology is on a competitive basis. Outstanding applicants holding an
undergraduate degree will be considered. An applicant who holds an undergraduate degree in Communication
Sciences and Disorders, or the equivalent (with a minimum "B" average in the 10.0 courses most recently
taken) may apply to the two-year Master's degree program in Audiology.
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Applicants with degrees in disciplines other than Communication Sciences and Disorders are eligible to apply
to enter the preparatory year. Such applicants must:
(1)
have successfully completed a four-year degree prior to entering the program. A one-year BEd degree
is not considered equivalent to the fourth year of a bachelor��s degree.
(2)
have successfully completed:
a)
a statistics course, equivalent to Western's Psychology 2810 (preferably taken in a
Psychology Department), and
b)
a developmental psychology course, equivalent to Western's Psychology 2410A/B.
(3)
have maintained a minimum "B" average in the 10.0 courses most recently completed.
(4)
have completed a minimum of 14 hours of supervised experience in a setting that offers service to
people with communication disorders, and provide a completed Clinical Reference Form, included
in the ORPAS application.
(5)
provide at least two letters of academic reference. Applicants who have not taken courses at the
university level for more than five years may provide references from employers or professional
colleagues who are able to comment on their suitability for graduate studies.
(6)
complete the "Statement of Intent" that is part of the ORPAS online application.
If applications are similar in all other aspects, preference will be given to applicants who not only have
completed the above courses, but who have included course work in the following areas: Communication
Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics, Hearing Science, Physical and Biological Sciences and Psychology.
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum TOEFL score of 620 (or a minimum of 260
on the computer-based version or a minimum of 105 on the internet-based version) or equivalent, e.g., MELAB
or IELTS, for admission.
Students who, after admission, show an inadequate command of spoken or written English must improve their
proficiency to the School's satisfaction. Students may be asked to withdraw from the program if their
inadequate command of English interferes with their ability to provide professional services.
Applicants should be aware that the number of students who seek admission to the program considerably
exceeds the number of places that are available.
Admission Requirements - Speech-Language Pathology
Effective September 1, 2010, the preparatory year will no longer be required for students completing
professional training leading to an MClSc in Speech-Language Pathology in the School of
Communication Sciences and Disorders. Entry requirements for this revised graduate program will
change, and are different from those required for the professional program in Audiology. The revised
two-year graduate MClSc curriculum in Speech-Language Pathology will be offered beginning
September 1, 2011.
Entry to the graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology is on a competitive basis. Outstanding
applicants holding an undergraduate degree will be considered. Such applicants must:
(1)
have completed a four-year degree successfully prior to entering the program. A one-year BEd degree
is not considered equivalent to the fourth year of a bachelor��s degree.
(2)
have completed successfully the following six prerequisite half courses:
i.
Developmental Psychology or Child Development1
ii.
Introduction to Linguistics1,2
iii.
Statistics
iv.
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Physiological Psychology, Neuroscience or equivalent.
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v.
Life/Biomedical/General Sciences that cover basic processes important for communication
sciences and communication disorders. Acceptable courses include Anatomy, Neuroscience,
Physiology, Physics, Biology, Pharmacology, or equivalent.
vi.
Social Science/Psychology/Linguistics covering basic human processes important for
communication sciences and communication disorders. Acceptable courses include:
Physiological Psychology, Neuropsychology, Perception, Learning and Memory, Normal
Lifespan Development, Cognition, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Language
Acquisition, Phonetics, Phonology, Semantics, Syntax, Pragmatics, Introduction to Speech
and Language Disorders, or equivalent.
1
At least one of these courses must include a section on normal language
acquisition/development.
2
Must include a section on phonetics.
It is recommended that applicants take additional courses listed in v) and vi).
(3)
have maintained a minimum "B" average in the 10.0 courses most recently completed.
(4)
have completed a minimum of 14 hours of supervised experience in a setting that offers service to
people with communication disorders and provide a completed Clinical Reference Form, included in
the ORPAS application.
(5)
provide at least two letters of academic reference. Applicants who have not taken courses at the
university level for more than five years may provide references from employers or professional
colleagues who are able to comment on their suitability for graduate studies.
(6)
complete the "Statement of Intent" that is part of the ORPAS online application.
Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum TOEFL score of 620 (or a minimum of 260
on the computer-based version or a minimum of 105 on the internet-based version) or equivalent, e.g., MELAB
or IELTS, for admission.
Students who, after admission, show an inadequate command of spoken or written English must improve their
proficiency to the School's satisfaction. Students may be asked to withdraw from the program if their
inadequate command of English interferes with their ability to provide professional services.
Applicants should be aware that the number of students who seek admission to the program considerably
exceeds the number of places that are available.
Application Deadline
Applications for admission must be completed (including all supporting documents) by January 15, for entry
in the Fall of the next academic year.
Application forms for the program may be obtained from:
Ontario Rehabilitation Sciences Programs Application Service (ORPAS)
Ontario Universities' Application Centre
170 Research Lane
Guelph, ON N1G 5E2
website: www.ouac.on.ca/orpas/
Major Area of Study
Students applying to the program must specify whether they wish to enter Audiology or Speech-Language
Pathology.
Progression in Audiology
Students must achieve a minimum overall academic average of 70% with a passing grade of 60% in each
course of the preparatory portion of the program. After successful completion of the preparatory portion of the
program, students will be admitted to the graduate portion of the program in Audiology.
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Preparatory Year in Audiology
The following courses are part of the program, but may not be required courses for all students:
Communication Sciences and Disorders 4411F/G, 4412A/B, 4417A/B, 4423A/B, 4439A/B, 4442A/B, 4497A/B,
Anatomy and Cell Biology 2225.
Each student must seek academic counselling from the School to establish the individual's course
requirements during the preparatory year.
Certification/Registration
Graduates of the MClSc degree meet all existing requirements for membership in and certification by the
Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA); membership in the
Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (OSLA); and licensing from the
College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Registration with CASLPO
is required by law for professionals in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology practising in Ontario.
Obtain regulations regarding eligibility for practice in Canada from:
The Ontario Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
410 Jarvis Street
Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2G6
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists National Office
130 Albert St., Suite 2006
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
HANDBOOK NOTES:
This file is on the web http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/adm/after3years_CSD.pdf
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (S.4087, S.89-194, S.91-44, S.96-10c, S.96-140, S.96-158, S.98-221/222)
Effective September 1, 1998, the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (BSc(OT)] Program was
replaced by a Master of Clinical Science (MClSc) Program in Occupational Therapy. There will be no further
graduates of the BSc(OT) program.
PHYSICAL THERAPY (S.3404, S.3835.03, S.4242, S.88-34, S.91-16, S.96-12, S.99-231, S.01-145)
Effective September 1, 2003, the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy [BSc(PT)] Program was withdrawn.
A Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) Program was introduced to replace it with first admissions occurring in
September 2002.
