Overview

This St. Lawrence College programme is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) under IRCC’s updated criteria for study permit applications submitted on or after June 25, 2025. Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

In order to prepare students for their careers in the field of communication disorders, the CDA programme is focused on preparing our graduates to develop their clinical and professional skills. The CDA programme provides:

hands-on, real-world learning experiences

practical content delivered by practicing clinicians in the fields of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

dynamic and engaging teaching style

theoretical background in anatomical and physiological aspects of speech, language and hearing disorders as it relates to day-to-day work of a CDA

two full-time field placements (490 hours)

opportunities for developing teamwork, collaboration, organization and communication skills

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this Communicative Disorders Assistant programme from St. Lawrence College may find work assisting speech-language pathologists or audiologists in a variety of agencies serving clients/patients with communicative disorders. Hospitals, preschool speech and language programmes, children's rehabilitation centers, stroke and brain-injury rehabilitation programmes, school boards and private speech and hearing clinics employ Communicative Disorders Assistants.

The current job market is competitive. Many of our graduates relocate to other cities across and outside of Ontario to find employment.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Language Acquisition and Related Disorders

Argumentative and Alternative Communication

Principles of Therapy and Programming and Special Populations

Clinical and Professional Issues

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, Canada

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 32 other Masters in Communication Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree, with a specialty in health, community services or social services including Psychology, Linguistics or related disciplines.

Please note: For applications to the CDA programme, there is no requirement to submit a letter of intent, references or curriculum vitae.

This is a HIGHLY COMPETITIVE programme. To be included in the competitive ranking, applications must be complete including all transcripts and proof of enrollment by February 1. Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admissions to the programme. Please see the Highly Competitive Programme Chart for more details.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27750 CAD / year

≈ 27750 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4781 CAD / year

≈ 4781 CAD / year

Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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