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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, you will 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.


Courses in Program

Course Credits Hours
Basic Computer Skills for Human Services Workers (COMP149)  
3 45
Roles and Responsibilities of the Education Assistant (EACP150)
 3 45
Observation and Behavior I (EACP154)
 1 15
Practicum 1: Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom (EACP191) and
Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Seminar  
2 90
Introduction to Exceptionalities (EACP160) 
3 45
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan (PSYC151) 
3 45
Fundamentals of Written Communication (COMM181)
3 45
Language and Literacy (EACP151) 
3 45
Instructional Strategies Across the Curriculum (EACP152)  
3 45
Observation and Behavior II (EACP155)  
2 30
Working with Exceptionalities (EACP161) 
4 60
Topics/Issues in Exceptionalities (EACP163) 1 15
Practicum 2: Working in a Complex Classroom Setting (EACP192) and
Working in a Complex Classroom Setting Seminar  
4 195
Interpersonal Relationships and Communication Skills (COMM180)  
3 45
Communication Disorders (RSWP167)
 3 45

 

Note: Some changes in curriculum may occur to ensure consistency with the needs of the employers.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • 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

  • A current Police Information Check (PIC) with a vulnerable sector search must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of classes in order for a student to maintain their seat in the program.  The existence of a criminal record may postpone or prevent practicum placement.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

See English Language Proficiency Requirements for details

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