Education Assistant Diploma
In 30 Weeks*
Upon graduation you can work in schools as Teacher’s Aide, Behavior Intervention and earn upto $33/hr
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Type:
Diploma
Duration:
30 Weeks FT/43Weeks PT
Financial Aid:
Student Aid and Bursaries
You could be earning
Upto $68640
in less than one year
ECE Registery Approved
This diploma program leads students to be members of an education team, supporting students with special and diverse learning needs from Kindergarten through Grade 12 in British Columbia schools. Education Assistants assist elementary and high school teachers as they work with students who may require additional support, such as those with intellectual challenges, special behavioral needs, and limited English.
Guarantee practicums | Interview preparation | POPARD | NVCI | First-aid | WHMIS.
Program Details
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 or
- Has earned a Grade 12 graduation diploma from in a system in which English is the official language, or
- Successfully completed a pre-Intermediate certificate from a Language Canada accredited school or
- Successfully complete the College’s English language proficiency assessment, or
- Successful completion of 24-week ESL program at the College
Prior to going for practicum, the students will also need the following certificates:
- First Aid/CPR
- WHMIS
Program Duration
- 30 Weeks (Full-Time)
- 43 Weeks (Part-Time)
| 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 108 | 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 |
| EA 115 | Practicum | 150 |
| Total | 755 |
Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.
- BC Student Loan
- In-house Financing
- Student Line of Credit
- Scholarships
- Bursaries and Government grants available while studying and after graduation too.
Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.
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