The Master of Speech-Language Pathology (MSLP) program at the University of Saskatchewan is the newest speech-language pathology program in Canada. This 27-month program is aligned with the Academic Equivalency Framework of the College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists of Saskatchewan (CSASK). The program provides students with a comprehensive education, combining academic coursework with clinical experiences. Students will complete six clinical placements in program (over 1,000 total hours) which will include the minimum 350 supervised clinical hours of direct client contact activities required by CSASK. This program is unique in Canada, focusing on the needs of Saskatchewan’s rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, emphasizing cultural humility throughout.

Students will be prepared to meet the requirements as entry-to-practice speech-language pathologists, including preparation for the Canadian Entry to Practice Exam (CETP). Please note that additional supervised clinical hours are required by CSASK as part of the preparation to write the CETP exam.

Master of Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.L.P.)

Full admission requirements will be posted after all necessary university approvals. Below are the proposed prerequisite courses, pending approval. Details on equivalent prerequisite courses will be posted when all academic approvals have been granted.

• Successful completion of the required pre-requisite courses with an academic grade of 70% or higher in each pre-requisite course (or approved alternate courses from an accredited post-secondary institution) and an overall average of 75% among all pre-requisite courses (not including the Indigenous Studies credit units):
  • Indigenous Studies – 3 credit (ex: INDG 107.3 OR equivalent)
  • Basic Human Anatomy OR Neuroanatomy – 3 credit units (ex: CPPS 310.3, CPPS 221.3, PSY 242.3, PSY 246.3, OR equivalent)
  • Introductory Linguistics – 3 credit units (ex: LING 111.3 OR equivalent)
  • Introductory Phonetics – 3 credit units (ex: LING 242.3 OR equivalent)
  • General Psychology – 3 credit units (ex: PSY 121.3 OR equivalent)
  • Statistics – 3 credit units (ex: STAT 245.3, STAT 246.3, PLSC 214.3 OR equivalent)
  • Additional courses that are highly recommended, but not required: any course at any level in sociology, social science, neuroscience, research design, physiology, neuroanatomy, women and gender studies.

For more information regarding the program: ot.slp@usask.ca

School of Rehabilitation Science
104 Clinic Place
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 2Z4

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