| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Education Assistant program provides comprehensive training in supporting students with disabilities. Through a combination of coursework and practical experience, students develop skills in communication, inclusive education, child development, assistive technology, and behavior management. The program prepares individuals for careers as Education Assistants, Behavior Intervention Assistants, and Special Needs Assistants.
Program Outline
Outline:
Course Outline
| Course # | Title of Course/Work Experience Component | # of Hours | |---|---|---| | EA100 | Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork | 25 | | EA101 | Introduction to Education Assistant | 25 | | EA102 | Fundamentals of Inclusive Education | 40 | | EA103(1) | Child Growth and Development 1 | 40 | | EA103(2) | Child Growth and Development 2 | 35 | | EA 104 | Assistive Technology in the Classroom | 50 | | EA 105 | Supporting Positive and Independent Behavior | 50 | | EA 106 | Austism Spectrum Disorders | 50 | | EA 107 | Applied Behavioral Analysis | 25 | | EA 112 | Teaching Language and Communication to Students with Disabilities | 40 | | EA109 | Understanding Exceptional Learners | 50 | | EA110 | Mental Health and Addiction Literacy – Children and Youth | 50 | | EA111 | Educating Children and Young People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders | 25 | | EA 108 | Supporting Personal Care | 50 | | EA 113 | Observation Assignment | 30 | | EA 114 | Career Preparation | 20 |
Careers:
- Education Assistant
- Behavior Intervention Assistant
- Special Needs Assistant
Entry Requirements:
- Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
- Students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:
- Domestic Students:
- Grade 10 English
- English Language Proficiency Assessment Test conducted by the College
- International Students:
- IELTS: 5.5 or TOEFL (paper): 550 or TOEFL (CBT): 210 or TOEFL (IBT): 79 or Canadian Language Benchmark Test (CLB): 6
- PTE Academic: 50 or Cambridge: CAE
- Has earned a Grade 12 graduation diploma from in a system in which English is the official language
- Successfully completed a pre-Intermediate certificate from a Language Canada accredited school
- Successfully complete the College’s English language proficiency assessment
- Successful completion of 24-week ESL program at the College
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- English is the language of instruction for this program.
- Students must provide proof of English proficiency through one of the recognized language tests listed in the Entry Requirements section.
