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Graduate Certificate in Communicative Disorders Assistant
St. Lawrence College - Kingston Campus, Canada
CAD 27815
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
83
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
This full-time program prepares students to work in a supporting capacity with registered Speech-Language Pathologists or Audiologists in a variety of service settings and populations.
All courses will be offered on a scheduled format. Courses will have a set day and time and will occur anytime between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm.
Upon graduation, students will:
- Have a thorough understanding of normal and abnormal functioning of all aspects of human communication.
- Have a basic introduction to Applied Behaviour Analysis and its relevance in the field of communication disorders.
- Be able to apply a range of intervention approaches for communication disorders in both adult and pediatric populations.
- Work effectively in an assistive capacity with speech-language pathologists and audiologists, implementing recommended intervention programs.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with professionals in related disciplines.
- Be eligible for membership with the Communicative Disorders Assistants Association of Canada (CDAAC).
Program Highlights
In order to prepare students for their careers in the field of communication disorders, the CDA program is focused on preparing our graduates to develop their clinical and professional skills. The CDA program 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
Many of our graduates find work as a CDA in a range of agencies. Some of our graduates continue their studies at the college or university level in the field of Speech-Language Pathology or related fields (e.g. Education, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Hearing Instrument Specialist).
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 10 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 83
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a two-year post-secondary diploma or degree with a specialty in health, community services or social services including psychology, Linguistics or related disciplines.
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
27815
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
20500 Per year
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Scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
Paying international tuition fees can be challenging.
To help alleviate the financial pressure the International Department of St. Lawrence College is happy to offer an academic merit-based scholarship to future and current international students.
Academic Merit-Based Scholarship
- Apply to St. Lawrence College and receive your acceptance
- Submit a scholarship application through the form below by June 1st, 2026
- Successful recipients will receive a letter by June 30th, 2026 indicating they will receive a scholarship.
- Scholarship applied to student account upon:
- Receipt of study permit
- Enrollment in classes
Scholarship Details:
- Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026
- Eligibility: Based on academic merit (see criteria below)
- Award: One-time scholarship applied to the student’s first-semester tuition at St. Lawrence College.
- The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to applicants who submit their applications earliest, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
- Access rules and regulations .
Scholarship Criteria:
| Grade | Scholarship Value |
| 80%+ Grade | $4,000 Scholarship |
| 70–79% Grade | $2,000 Scholarship |
| 60–69% Grade | $500 Scholarship |
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