Educational Support

This program has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to pursue a career in educational support as an Educational Assistant (EA) or are already working in the field and need to upgrade their qualifications.

The provincially-approved curriculum has been designed to develop the aptitudes, knowledge and skills EAs need to work with, and support children and youth with special needs during their educational experience. Through a carefully designed program of studies that combines theory and hands-on practice in school-based field placements, candidates prepare to work with teachers, and other professionals in meeting a wide-range of exceptional student needs.

The part-time, online format enables you to balance life, career, and education.

Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Grade 12 English: ENG4 (C) or ENG4 (U)
OR
Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the prerequisite course, its equivalent or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credit (see Academic Upgrading)

OR

Completion of ESL934

OR

Placement at COM101 or COM111 via English Assessment and Placement (ELL100)
Students who do not meet the admission requirement should contact the Program Coordinator directly for further advisement.

CURRICULUM

Semester 1

COM101 OR COM111

Semester 2

EDU202  Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
EDU204 Behaviour Exceptionalities
PSY106  Developmental Psychology
FLD701  Placement I
General Education Option General Education Option

 

Semester 3
 

EDU301  Adaptive Technology
EDU303  Classroom Skills
EDU304  Communication Exceptionalities
EDU320  Total Communication
FLD702  Placement II
General Education Option General Education Option

 

Semester 4
EDU401  Autism Spectrum Disorder Assisting Student Development
EDU402  Learning Strategies
EDU403  Transition Planning
EDU404  Physical and Multiple Exceptionalities
FLD703  Placement III
 
Note: Effective January 2023, EDU203 Total Communication Part 1 and EDU302 Total Communication Part 2 will be replaced by EDU320 Total Communication. 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is not available for this program.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.