Study Diploma in Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at MacEwan University in Canada, Faculty of Health and Community Studies

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Learn to identify communication disorders, carry out treatment plans, and make a difference for clients with communication challenges. As a speech language pathologist assistant, you work in schools, early educational settings, regional and community health centres, hospitals and rehabilitation centres to implement treatment plans, observe and report patient responses, and perform administrative duties and support activities. The Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) major of the Therapist Assistant diploma provides the theoretical knowledge, skill development and practical experience required to work as a speech language pathologist assistant.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$28,000.00 (US$ 20,126) per year

Housing- MacEwan residence- 988(bachelor apartment)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Centre Campus

10700 - 104 Avenue NW,

Edmonton,

Alberta,

T5J 4S2, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
Four subjects from Group A, B, C or D

Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
One subject from Group A, B or C

A minimum of 18 post-secondary credits with a minimum admission grade point average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.