Educational Assistant

South Campus - Windsor (B936)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Kathy Hansen
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4234
khansen@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
The Educational Assistant program is the perfect course of study for people interested in supporting children and adolescents with special needs in academic settings. Our program will prepare you to work in concert with education professionals in the classroom to maximize learning opportunities for exceptional students and their families. You will receive the knowledge and skills required to work in a multidisciplinary environment, by working alongside teachers, EA's, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• There are opportunities for placements in a variety of educational settings where you will further develop your skills. Community mentors as well as faculty supervisors will advise and support you.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates will find placement opportunities in elementary or secondary school settings, group homes and family support agencies.

FIELD PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our field placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field placement setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by mid September, you jeopardize the opportunity to complete either of your field placements.

In the event of a shortage of placements or internship sites, you may be required to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must supply proof of a satisfactory medical examination and immunization prior to program entry.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: B936

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,172.69
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.