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.
Preplacement Requirements
If programs include a clinical, practicum, or field placement, students may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in the course. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services website and Educational Support Field Placement Information webpage.
Admission and Registration
If programs include a clinical, practicum, or field placement, students may be required to complete Preplacement Non-Academic Requirements (NARs). Full details will be provided in the course. This is an additional cost (above tuition/ancillary fees and textbooks). More information can be found on the Preplacement Services website and Educational Support Field Placement Information webpage.
Admission and Registration
You must be accepted into the program prior to registering for courses. Intakes are available every Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted 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. This can always be changed once accepted into the program.
Admission Requirements:
- 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
**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.