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Orthophonie

Bilingual SLP: Là tu parles!

Bilingual speech therapy: Now you’re talking!

This program is available in French only.

The language of instruction in the Orthophonie program at Laurentian University is French. However, some courses are in English, and the required readings are mainly in English. This combination prepares students to work in both languages. As a result, several cohorts of our bilingual graduates are now working in northern Ontario or elsewhere in Canada in speech pathology or a related field, significantly improving everyone's access to health services in French and English.

Our students develop a variety of skills essential to the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders:

  • Anatomy and physiology of speech and swallowing: understanding the structure and function of the vocal system and airways to assess disorders and abnormalities.
  • Language development: studying typical and atypical language development across the lifespan and the factors that can influence these processes.
  • Assessment and identification of communication and swallowing disorders: learning to use tools and techniques to assess speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
  • Management of communication and swallowing disorders: learning how to design and implement an individualized intervention program for various communication and swallowing disorders.
  • Technology and communication support: learning to use technological tools and systems to help people with communication disorders communicate effectively.
  • Management of neurological disorders: understanding neurological disorders that impact communication and swallowing, such as stroke, Parkinson’s, and dementia.
  • Professional ethics: exploring ethical issues related to the practice of speech-language pathology to provide care in a respectful, confidential, and patient-centred manner.

For more information about the program, visit the French page.

Academic Advisor

Sophie Laurence, undergraduate program coordinator

Telephone: (705) 675-1151, ext. 4129

Email: slaurence@laurentian.ca

Office: Alphonse-Raymond Pavilion, AR-205

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Delivery Method: On campus
Program Language: French

Enrolment to the bachelor’s program in Orthophonie is not limited. All eligible students (view admission requirements) can register.

In the speech pathology program, our mission is to guide students in an environment of dialogue and knowledge sharing. We are committed to creating a dynamic context conducive to learning by immersing you in a discipline that fascinates us and will not fail to inspire you. Our team is dedicated to offering you a quality education and providing you with a framework for success. We are here to answer your questions, support you, and advise you to the best of our ability.

 

Speech-language pathology students have fun!

The Conseil d’orthophonie de l’Université Laurentienne (COUL) is led by, and for, Orthophonie students. A COUL member attends the School of Speech Pathology's monthly meetings to convey students’ concerns, suggestions, and ideas. Each year, the COUL organizes on-campus events that bring together students of all levels and promote their well-being. Students who serve on the council executive have the opportunity to develop their leadership abilities, communication skills, and capacity to influence change within the university community. Examples of activities include the Orthophonie Bal, porketta bingo, paint social, yoga classes, and merchandise sales.

 

Speech-language pathologists take communication to heart

Every year, millions of Canadians have a communication or swallowing disorder that affects their ability to communicate or eat. The speech therapist’s prevention, assessment and care of these individuals facilitate their active participation in school, work and daily life activities.

 

Speech pathology is a rewarding career for several reasons:

  1. Direct impact on people’s lives: Speech therapists work with people of all ages with communication or swallowing difficulties. By helping them overcome their challenges, speech-language pathologists can significantly impact their quality of life, independence and interpersonal relationships.
  2. Variety of cases and populations: Speech-language pathologists work with individuals of all ages with various disorders, from language delays to complex neurological disorders. This diversity provides constant intellectual stimulation and allows professionals to discover new challenges and solutions throughout their careers.
    • Children: language delay, developmental language disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disability, reading or writing difficulties, head trauma, voice or fluency problems (stuttering)
    • Adults: stroke, Huntington’s or Parkinson’s disease, dementia, head injury, voice or fluency disorder (stuttering)
  3. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Speech-language pathologists often work closely with other health and education professionals, such as physicians, psychologists, educators, and social workers. This collaboration allows for holistic care and promotes an enriching and collaborative work environment.
  4. Personal satisfaction: It is extremely rewarding for a therapist to see clients make progress, even small ones. The speech-language pathologist feels a sense of professional satisfaction when they help a client improve their communication ability or restore their capacity to swallow safely. 
  5. Growing demand: With the aging population, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of mental health and overall quality of life, including communication. As a result, demands on health services, including speech therapy services, are increasing. There are, therefore, many employment opportunities in a variety of settings—hospitals, school boards, rehabilitation centres, and private clinics.

Overall, the speech therapist can make a significant difference in individuals' lives while enjoying a rewarding, intellectually and emotionally stimulating career.

 

Speech-language pathology scope of practice

A master’s degree in speech therapy (Orthophonie) is required to practise the profession of speech-language pathologist. To hold the title of speech-language pathologist in Ontario and Canada, you must obtain a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and become a member of the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario (CASLPO). Please click on the following links for information about the profession:

 

Other information

Ontario High School Applicants

Admission requirements

  • 1 French course at the U/M grade 12 level; 1 English course at the U grade 12 level; 1 biology course at the U grade 11 or 12 level; 3 other courses at the U/M grade 12 level (4 other courses if the biology course is at the grade 11 level)
  • Minimum overall average of 70% of the best 6 U/M Grade 12 courses


Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.

Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.

 

Applicants from outside an Ontario High School 

International Students

Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario

Applicants from Colleges

Applicants from other Universities

Mature Students

Canadian Applicants

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).

For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants page.


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International Applicants

If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.

For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.


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Note for Current Students

The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.


To learn more about degree options and requirements, see the "Options de diplôme" tab on the French page.

Please note

This program is delivered in French on the Sudbury campus. The complete information is available on the French side of this Web Page.

LING-1006FL - Initiation à la linguistique ORTH-1107FL - Anatomie et physiologie de la communication et de la déglutition PSYC-1105FL - Initiation à la psychologie ORTH-1209FL - Apprentissage expérientiel en anatomie et en physiologie de la communication et de la déglutition ORTH-1207FL - Neurologie de la communication et de la déglutition ORTH-1309FL - Apprentissage expérientiel en neurologie de la communication et de la déglutition PSYC-2005FL - Psychologie du développement LANG-1005FL - Grammaire appliquée à la rédaction LING-3006FL - Phonétique générale LING-3007FL - Phonologie générale PSYC-3706FL - Psychologie cognitive I - processus fondamentaux ORTH-3006FL - Perspectives multilingues et multiculturelles en orthophonie LING-2006FL - Syntaxe du français
LING-3017FL - Morphologie générale PSYC-2126FL - Méthodologie et statistique I PSYC-3306FL - Apprentissage PSYC-3606FL - Psychopathologie I ORTH-4106FL - Évaluation orthophonique des troubles acquis de la communication ORTH-4107FL - Évaluation orthophonique des troubles acquis de la parole ORTH-4125FL - Projet de recherche ORTH-4206FL - Études dirigées en orthophonie ORTH-4136FL - Pratique orthophonique en suppléance à la communication ORTH-4006FL - Pratique orthophonique en sons de la parole ORTH-4306FL - Pratique orthophonique en alimentation et déglutition ORTH-4307FL - Pratique orthophonique scolaire en langage oral ORTH-4316FL - Pratique orthophonique en fluidité

List of Faculty Members

Sessional faculty and adjunct professors:

Michèle Minor-Corriveau

Michèle Minor-Corriveau

School of Speech-Language Pathology
Manon Robillard

Manon Robillard

School of Speech-Language Pathology
Chantal Mayer-Crittenden

Chantal Mayer-Crittenden

School of Speech-Language Pathology
Roxanne Belanger

Roxanne Belanger

School of Speech-Language Pathology
Sophie Laurence

Sophie Laurence

School of Speech-Language Pathology
Alexandra Fleury-Catterall

Alexandra Fleury-Catterall

School of Speech-Language Pathology