Educational Assistant, 1-year Certificate

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This certificate program prepares individuals for employment in the K-12 school system. The program provides individual opportunities to develop skills, attitudes, and beliefs to work effectively in school settings. Hands-on experience is gained during supervised practica. Graduates are generally employed in school settings, community agencies, before and after school programs and recreation centres.

Admission Requirements:

High school diploma with a minimum of:

50% in English 30-1 or 65% in English 30-2

Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.0 will be awarded an Educational Assistant certificate.

Curriculum:

Required Courses

CO 118 - Communication Skills 3 Credits
HS 114 - Lifespan Studies I 3 Credits
HS 115 - Foundations of Inclusion 3 Credits
HS 155 - Positive Behaviour Supports 3 Credits
HS 225 - Supporting Diversity 3 Credits
HS 230 - Sensory Development 3 Credits
TA 121 - EA Field Placement I 5 Credits
TA 122 - EA Field Placement II 5 Credits
TA 140 - Educational Assistant Professionalism 3 Credits
TA 141 - Supporting Instruction 3 Credits
YC 102 - Building Resiliency 3 Credits

Sub-Total: 37 Credits

Electives (choose one)

ASL 101 - American Sign Language Level I Part A 3 Credits
ED 120 - Observation and Play 3 Credits
HS 183 - Personal Assistance Awareness 3 Credits
YC 218 - Animal Assisted Interventions 3 Credits

Total: 40 Credits

Notes:

Field Placement Requirements:

Prior to the first field placement, students are responsible for requesting a criminal record check (with a vulnerable sector check). Practicum agencies will require a clear criminal record check. You are responsible for requesting a criminal record check through the RCMP in your hometown. Students may be required to possess a current First Aid in Childcare Certificate and may require an Intervention Record Check. Students must be in good standing and meet the 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement to be eligible to complete practicum/clinical experience.

Opportunities for Further Study:

Lakeland College
- Animal Assisted Wellness
- Child & Youth Care Counsellor
- Community Mental Health
- Early Childhood Education
- American Sign Language & Deaf Culture Studies
Athabasca University
University of Saskatchewan
- Bachelor of Arts in Northern Studies major: Aboriginal Public Administration stream

This doesn’t mean these institutions are your only option. For more information, check out links to the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) www.acat.gov.ab.ca.

Students wishing to transfer to another institution must ensure that they meet the admission requirements of that institution.