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Speech Development and Diversity Certificate
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-05-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to the Certificate in Speech Development and Diversity
The Certificate in Speech Development and Diversity is designed to assist undergraduate students interested in applying to a graduate program in speech language pathology. It contains courses in linguistics and psychology that are required for admission to speech language pathology programs across Canada, with a focus on the Saskatchewan context and its large Indigenous and international populations.
About the Program
The certificate program is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. It can be completed in one or two years, depending on course availability, and is a full-time program. Courses required for this program have university-level prerequisites.
What You Will Learn
By taking this certificate, you will develop an understanding of the many dimensions of diversity in language and speech. Graduates with this certificate program, particularly when combined with a related degree, enhance their qualifications for pursuing advanced studies in speech language pathology. This certificate serves as a stepping-stone for entry into master's programs in the field, which is essential for becoming a qualified speech language pathologist.
Featured Classes
- LING 242.3: Phonetics - Introduces articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics, the structure and functioning of the vocal tract, the major classes of speech sounds, and the IPA systems of phonetic notation.
- LING 253.3: Indigenous Languages of Canada - Provides an overview of the linguistic landscape of the Indigenous languages of Canada and North America, including the effects of residential schools, forced assimilation, and foster care on child language acquisition.
- LING 330.3: Language and Speech Diversity and Inclusion - Considers language diversity explained by multiple societal factors as well as individual child language development, promoting appreciation and differentiation between variability and pathology.
Careers
In addition to using this certificate as a stepping stone for pursuing master's programs in linguistics and speech language pathology, other related job opportunities include:
- Clinical speech language pathologist assistant
- Educational speech language assistant
- Community health coordinator
- Diversity and inclusion consultant
Tuition Estimates
| Category | Canadian Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $822.60 per 3 credit unit class | $3,981.30 per 3 credit unit class |
| Student Fees | $1,308.24 per year | $1,308.24 per year |
Program Options
The Certificate in Speech Development and Diversity is offered by the University of Saskatchewan's College of Arts and Science. You may earn the certificate on its own, concurrently with a degree program from this college or others, or after completing a degree.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements depend on your situation. Please refer to the official university website for detailed requirements based on your educational background and location.
Application Deadlines
Start term | Application Deadline | International Deadline ---|---|--- Winter (January 2026) | Dec. 1, 2025 | Sept. 1, 2025 Spring (May 2026) | April 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2026 Summer (July 2026) | May 1, 2026 | March 1, 2026 Fall (September 2026) | July 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 Winter (January 2027) | Dec. 1, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026
Related Programs
- Education
- Linguistics
- Psychology
