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CAREERS IN HUMAN SERVICES
Education Assistant Certificate
The Education Assistant one-year certificate program prepares you to
work in an educational setting with teachers and other professionals
supporting children with diverse learning needs. Through the
integration of theory and practice, develop knowledge and skills to
work with children and adolescents who have a range of
exceptionalities.
The Education Assistant works with students in inclusive and
specialized settings supporting their cognitive, psychological and
social development. One hundred percent of graduates of this program
find work in their field.
Note: This program is being offered at our Franklin Station campus.
Please visit our website at bowvalleycollege.ca/franklinstation for
more
information.
Also available part-time by audio conferencing.
COURSES IN PROGRAM* (Subject to change)
College Success Skills
Roles and Responsibilities of the Education Assistant
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Written Communication
Introduction to Computers
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
Observation and Behaviour I
Observation and Behaviour II
Language and Literacy
Instructional Strategies Across the Curriculum
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Working with Exceptionalities
Topics/Issues in Exceptionalities
Communication Disorders
Education Assistant Practicum I
Education Assistant Practicum II
Introduction to e-Portfolio
Career Skills Evaluation
* For more information on the individual courses in this program,
please refer to the glossary of courses on page 119.
Note: Some changes in curriculum may occur to ensure consistency
with the needs of the employers.
CHECKLIST
Admission
Requirements:
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8 for
further clarification.
Credit in English 30-1 or a minimum final mark of 65% in English
30-2 or equivalent
OR:
Successful completion of the General Equivalency Development
test (GED) with a standard score of 520 in Language Arts:
Reading and Writing
OR:
Satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Pre-Program Requirements
The criteria listed below must be completed prior to the first day
of classes:
Current Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector
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Note 1: Students who have not submitted their documents by the start
of
the program will have their Letter of Admission withdrawn.
Note 2: Graduates require Standard First Aid and CPR for employment
in
most educational settings.
International Applicants or Applicants Educated Outside of Canada
English language proficiency can be demonstrated by any one of:
Achievement of a TOEFL score of 527 530 on the paper-based
test, a score of 197 on the computer-based test, or a score of 71
on the internet-based test (iBT)
Achieving an IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
score of 5.5
Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes 3
(EAP 3) program at Bow Valley College with a grade of B
Obtain satisfactory results on the BVC Admissions Test
Additional Pre-Program requirements are same as above
Transferability
Bow Valley College - Behaviour Support Diploma
Fees & Dates
Dates: Aug. 31, 2009
Program length: Two semesters (one year)
Domestic Tuition $2,236.50
Semester 2 $2,236.50
International Tuition $4,473.00
Semester 2 $4,473.00
Student Card Fee $5.00
Semester 2 $5.00
Student Association Fee $49.60
Semester 2 $49.60
Materials Fee $35.00
Semester 2 $35.00
Domestic Health and Dental $127.00
Semester 2 $127.00
International Health and Dental $240.00
Semester 2 $240.00
Total Tuition & Fees - Domestic $2,453.10
Semester 2 $2,453.10
Total Tuition & Fees - International $4,929.60
Semester 2 $4,929.60
* Fees subject to tuition increase.
Course Descriptions
College Success
Skills
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Enhance and strengthen your skills for success for college
and career. Emphasis is on personal management, study skills, and
critical thinking.
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Roles and
Responsibilities of the Education Assistant
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Develop knowledge of roles and responsibilities and the
skills and attitudes necessary to work effectively within legal and
ethical standards and provincial guidelines.
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Interpersonal Relationships and
Communication Skills
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Develop strategies for effective communication and
focus on development of relationship skills and cooperative
skills for work within an educational team.
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Fundamentals of Written Communication
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Develop and practice fundamental writing skills with
an emphasis on grammar and forms of communication for
educational settings.
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Introduction to Computers
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Become familiar with fundamentals of word processing,
file management, operating systems, Outlook and Internet access.
Subject to challenge.
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Human
Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
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Learn the principles and theories related to growth
and development with emphasis on physical, social, emotional,
moral and cognitive development of children and adolescents.
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Observation and Behaviour I
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Focus on conducting and recording observations of
student progress and behaviour and on developing understanding
of the assistants role in classroom management.
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Observation and Behaviour II
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Examine attitudes, skills and strategies that
encourage positive student behaviour and practical approaches to
managing student behaviour.
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Language
and Literacy
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Examine theory, principles and instructional
strategies related to language and literacy development. Focus
on adapting strategies and activities to meet needs of
individual students.
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Instructional Strategies Across the Curriculum
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Focus on learning and providing developmentally
appropriate instructional strategies and materials to assist
students across the curriculum.
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Introduction to Exceptionalities
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Develop knowledge of the history, philosophy,
legislation, values, trends and issues related to exceptional
learners.
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Working
with Exceptionalities
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Focus on teaching/learning strategies and
interventions for learners with specific exceptional needs.
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Specialization in Exceptionalities
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Focus on developing knowledge and understanding of
how to support students within a particular area of special
needs, such as mental health issues or communication disorders.
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Topics/Issues in Exceptionalities
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Focus on addressing knowledge and skill development
in crisis intervention and behaviour de-escalation.
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Practicum I
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Begin integrating theory and practice in an
educational setting under the direction and supervision of a
teacher. Weekly seminars are included.
Practicum II
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Placements give you an opportunity to expand
experience and refine skills. Weekly seminars provide
opportunity for reflection and the integration of theory and
practice.
Note: Some changes in curriculum may occur to ensure consistency
with the needs of the employers.
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Introduction to e-Portfolio
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This course introduces you to
e-portfolio philosophy and software. Create and maintain an
e-portfolio that emphasizes your personal, educational, and
career goals.
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Career Skills Evaluation
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This final course in the college
success series helps you assess your employment skills and
design a professional development plan as you prepare to
transition from college to the workplace.
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