Other Further Education programs

Education requirements and job duties

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists, speech therapy assistants, speech language assistants, speech therapist aides, etc.

Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA): what do speech-language pathologists do, what do audiologists do, what do communication health assistants do.

Training

Unlikely that you will be able to satisfy the prerequisites for admission to all schools in this category. Recommend that you research schools and admission requirement carefully and try to satisfy prerequisites for at least 2 or 3 schools because of the competition for admission.

Ontario University Application Centre: Ontario Rehabilitation Services Programs (ORPAS) including applications for Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy. Search their website for application information/instructions, admission requirements, answers to FAQ, essential skills and attributes required. See pages 11 and 12 of ORPAS 2013 Instruction Booklet for a summary of the prerequisites for admission.

Search Canadian Universities for programs.

Watch for certificate programs at the university level, particularly those advertising that they provide prerequisites (e.g., if the prerequisites are not offered at uWaterloo or you weren't able to take them before graduating) for applying to graduate school in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, hearing science, etc.

Examples of Certificate and Diploma programs at Universities: Certificate for Communication Disorders Assistant (e.g., Brock University) and Speech Language Assistant Diploma (e.g., University College of the Fraser Valley).

College level programs such as Early Childhood Education, Communication Disorders Assistant, Educational Assistant, etc. may be of interest to you. Some of these types of programs give significant advanced standing to those holding a bachelor's level degree.

If you are looking at pursuing a bachelor of education once you have completed your degree at waterloo, we highly recommend familiarizing yourself with the Ontario Universities Application Centre's TEAS guide as this is the best tool to assist you in planning on your future as a Teacher in Ontario!

For other institutions or future planning, please see the Centre for Career Development for more information!

Forensic psychologists will often study and analyze research from other professionals, as well as conduct their own research. They might study criminals and their crimes, for instance, to determine what traits certain types of criminals have.

Example Programs:

Ontario Tech University - Forensic Psychology (MSc)

Simon Fraser University - Law & Forensic Psychology (Clinical and Experimental Streams)

Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois - Forensic Mental Health Leadership (MA)

Ergonomists or human factors specialists conduct research and advise on, and intervene in the physical, social and psychological interrelationships between persons, their equipment and working or living environments to ensure that the design, configuration and use of equipment, procedures and environmental conditions maximize safety, productivity and comfort.

Begin your search for graduate programs with departments of Psychology (e.g., Cognitive Psychology), Engineering (e.g., System Design or Management Science), and Kinesiology.

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Human Factors and Ergonomic Society (HFES): University of Waterloo Student Chapter

• recommended UWaterloo courses

University of Waterloo's Human Resources Management (HRM) Programs

We offer both the HRM Minor and HRM Diploma. The HRM Minor is perfect for those already working towards their degree here at Waterloo and are interested in a Career in Human Resources management! The HRM diploma is great for those who missed out on the minor and wish to comeback and complete all 9 Course required to seek a Designation with the Human Resources Professionals Association. Find out more about the HRM Program.

Graduate programs:

There are numerous graduate programs for those interested in HRM, for example:

• Business Administration (e.g., with a concentration in HRM)
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology (offered at UW),
• Industrial Relations
• Management
• Organizational Behaviour and HRM (e.g,. offered by the school of Business at Laurier University)

Do you have a background in music or the fine arts? Do you want to pair it with the knowledge you gained during your Psychology degree and pursue a career in therapy? Maybe check out the exciting field of Music/Art therapy!  

Examples of Programs:

Vancouver Art Therapy Institute - Post Bachelor's Diploma

Laurier University - Master of Music Therapy

 Adler School of Professional Psychology - Master in Counselling Psych: Art Therapy

(An asterisk following the program denotes a career focused post-graduate program for those who have completed a Bachelor's degree.)

• Addictions Counsellor*
• Addictions and Mental Health*
• Applied Counselling*
• Autism and Behavioural Science*
• Behavioural Science Technologist
  (e.g., to work as support workers or counsellors for special populations such as those with brain injury, autism, developmental disabilities, physical challenges, young offenders, etc.)*
• Career Development Practitioner*
• Child and Youth Worker*
• Communicative Disorders Assistant*
• Concurrent Disorders Graduate Certificate Program*
• Corporate Communications and Public Relations*
• Developmental Services Worker*
• Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Practioner*
• Human Resources Management*
• Instructor for Blind and Visually Impaired - Rehabilitation Teaching*
• International Business Management*
• Marketing Management*
• Police Services (e.g., Police Foundations, Advanced Police Studies, Law and Security)*
• Research Analyst*
• Social Services Worker*
• Social Services Worker - Gerontology
• Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion*

Searching for College Programs

Ontario Council of Articulation and Transfer: find graduate certificate programs, accelerated diploma programs, and advanced diploma programs at Colleges for university graduates.

Ontario Colleges.ca

Search for online programs at the Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Certificate, and Diploma levels in various disciplines including programs offered online:

• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
• Canadian Virtual University
• GradSchoolFinder.com
• PsychologyCareerCenter.org

Examples of online programs

Bachelor in Health and Community Services - University of Victoria - enter this program after 2 years of post-secondary education

Master of Counselling programs:

• Master of Counselling Psychology - University of Calgary (blended/online)
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University in Fredericton New Brunswick - on-line/blended degree
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Online/Hybrid program) - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois
• Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver, BC

Master of Education programs:

• Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology (MEd) - University of Calgary
• Master of Education - Queen's University

Other Masters programs:

• Master (Leadership) Program - College of Management and Economics, University of Guelph
• Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Vancouver BC
• Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology - Adler School of Professional Psychology, Chicago Illinois

If applying to professional Psychology programs, watch for 'accredited' programs:

• Canadian Psychological Association - What is accreditation and why is it important?
• List of programs accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association