该课程的学生有机会通过完成一系列必修课程来准备申请进入语言病理学研究生课程
Students in this program have the opportunity to prepare for application to graduate study in speech-language pathology by completing a selection of prerequisite courses, admissions to graduate schools are, however, offered only on a competitive basis. Students who graduate from the Certificate in Speech and Language Sciences are not yet qualified to evaluate or treat individuals with speech, language or swallowing disorders, nor are they qualified in any capacity for work in the provision of clinical services unless supervised by a registered Speech-Language Pathologist. Students may apply to the program after completing a BA or BSc degree in any discipline (other than communication sciences) with a minimum 75 percent major average. Applicants must have completed a half credit Introduction to Linguistics course or equivalent. It is recommended that applicants complete either Developmental Psychology or Research Methods and Statistics prior to applying to this Certificate.