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Campus:
Windsor Campus (B936)
Program Length:
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:


Robynne Smith
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4031
email: rsmith@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 status click here.

    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, EAs, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists.

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

    YOUR INVESTMENT
    Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

    Standard Tuition 1st year
    $2,220.00
    Books & expendable supplies per semester
    $400-600

    For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
    • PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
     
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    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.
     

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    DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
    Code
    Credit
    Course Name
    Semester 1
    EDA100
    3

    Child Development and the
    Exceptional Learner 1
    EDA107
    3
    Characteristics of Learning
    EDA112
    3


    Personal and Professional
    Strategies for Educational
    Assistants
    EDA115
    4
    Behaviour I
    EDA120
    4

    Foundations of Special
    Education
    ENG 100P
    3

    Oral Communication I
    Education

    Semester 2
    EDA212
    3

    Technology to Facilitate
    Learning
    EDA200
    3

    Child Development and the
    Exceptional Learner II
    COM200
    3

    Communication and Today’s
    Workplace
    EDA206
    3
    High Incidence Exceptionalities
    EDA210
    3

    Personal Care and Basic
    Pharmacology
    ELEC1030
    3
    Open Elective
    Code
    Credit
    Course Name
    Semester 3
    EDA300
    3

    Educational Programming
    Techniques I
    EDA305
    3
    Low Incidence Exceptionalities
    EDA315
    4
    Behaviour II
    ELEC1030
    3
    Open Elective
    EDA320
    8

    Educational Assistant Field
    Placement





    Semester 4
    EDA402
    3

    Educational Programming
    Techniques II
    EDA405
    3

    Career and Employment
    Strategies
    ELEC1030
    3
    Open Elective
    EDA420
    12

    Field Placement II
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