Educational Support Diploma (747)
Description
Make a difference providing support to exceptional students dealing with physical, emotional or intellectual challenges while attending school.
This part-time, online learning program has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to pursue a career as an Educational Support/Assistant or are already working in the field and need to upgrade their qualifications. Although this program has undergone a name change from Educational Assistant to Educational Support, the program outcomes and career opportunities remain the same.
This part-time, online learning program has been designed to meet the needs of those who wish to pursue a career as an Educational Support/Assistant or are already working in the field and need to upgrade their qualifications. Although this program has undergone a name change from Educational Assistant to Educational Support, the program outcomes and career opportunities remain the same.
The provincially-approved curriculum has been designed to develop the aptitudes, knowledge and skills needed 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.
Students can complete this program within two years and can complete the program through part-time or full-time studies.
You must apply and be accepted, prior to registering for courses.
Application Process:
Application must be submitted, with your official transcript, through the OCAS - Ontario College Application Service (opens in new window).
Applicants are asked to select only one option (full-time or part-time) when applying. If accepted, you will receive an offer to only one option if you applied for both. Your status (part-time or full-time) will be determined when registering for your courses each semester. Students can switch between full-time and part-time status throughout the duration of their studies.
Intakes are available in the Fall (September), Winter (January), and Spring (May).
You require:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
- A pass in Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Financial Assistance
**OSAP funding may be available. Learn more about Financial Assistance Options for Continuing Education Students.
Semester 1 - Complete all 6 courses:
EDUC10075 Placement Preparation
EDUCEDE14 Foundations of Education
EDUCEDE19 Technology in Education
MATH10065 Math in an Educational Setting
PSYCSS156 Introduction to Psychology
SAFE10004 Safety In An Educational Setting
Semester 1 - Complete 1 of the next 2 courses:
COMM11000 Essential Communication Skills
COMM10382 Business English Skills
Semester 2 - Complete all 6 courses:
EDUC10085 Placement 1
EDUC10116 Inclusion and Diversity
EDUCEDE17 Personal And Interpersonal Dynamics
EDUCEDE22 Behaviour and Mental Health Exceptionalities
PSYCSS271 Developmental Psychology
OPELXXXXX General Education Elective 1
Semester 3 - Complete all 6 courses:
COMP10006 Adaptive and Assistive Technology
EDUC10086 Placement 2
EDUC10109 Total Communication
EDUCEDE21 Classroom Skills
EDUCEDE23 Communication Exceptionalities
OPELXXXXZ General Education Elective 2
Semester 4 - Complete all 5 courses:
EDUC10001 Autism Spectrum Disorder- Assisting Student Development
EDUC10004 Learning Strategies
EDUC10037 Transition Planning
EDUC10087 Placement 3
EDUCEDE26 Phys Multiple Exceptionalities
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- Developmental Psychology
- Placement Preparation
- Placement 3
- Technology in Education
- Classroom Skills
- Introduction to Psychology
- Learning Strategies
- Behaviour and Mental Health Exceptionalities
- Foundations of Education
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Personal And Interpersonal Dynamics
- Phys Multiple Exceptionalities
- Placement 1
- Safety In An Educational Setting
- Transition Planning
- Communication Exceptionalities
- Total Communication
- Placement 2
- Adaptive and Assistive Technology
- Business English Skills
- Essential Communication Skills
- Math in an Educational Setting
Overview

- Institution: Mohawk College
- Program type: Diploma
- Language: English
- Program Code: 747
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.