杏吧导航 the School
The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders (SCSD) at 杏吧导航 began in 1976 as the School of Human Communication Disorders (SHCD). It offers the only programs in audiology and speech-language pathology in Atlantic Canada.
Both are three-year programs, leading to a Master of Science degree. Because of the three-year duration of its programs, applicants do not need to have the prerequisite courses before entering. Instead, students take foundation courses during their first year of study to prepare them for the profession-specific courses that follow.
The school prides itself on the clinical education opportunities available to its students. We are fortunate to be affiliated with the , which host many of our students' practicum placements at the centre鈥檚 clinics in the Halifax region, and around the province. Students also receive clinical education in our own school-based clinics. In addition, students are placed in carefully selected sites throughout the Atlantic Provinces for internships and externships or may choose other locations for their externships, including their home province or an international site.
Students in both our programs have the opportunity to engage in research. Early in their studies, students will decide to complete either a one-credit research project or 2-credit thesis option for their program. Students typically pursue research听topics that coincide with the research interests of faculty. These topics include both applied and basic research in areas like cochlear physiology, speech perception, dialects, language development, adult aural rehabilitation and more.
Mission
Our mission is to educate audiologists and speech-language pathologists, advance knowledge in communication sciences and disorders, promote diversity in our professions, and advocate for
people with communication disorders.
Vision
Our graduates are highly competent professionals, who are sought-after locally, nationally, and internationally; our research is at the forefront of knowledge, advancement, and translation; and our outreach services are valued for their unique and innovative contributions to society.
The school is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP-ASLP). Accreditation assures that Dalhousie graduates meet the academic requirements for certification and registration in all provincial regulatory bodies.
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