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Oct 06, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Education Assistant Certificate
Location(s):
Online
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The Certificate in Education Assistant prepares learners to support children and youth with diverse abilities in British Columbia K-12 classroom settings. This credential is grounded in the principles of positive, person-centred support and holistic development of individual potential. The importance of making personal connections to knowledge, content, and ways of being are reflected in course design, enabling Education Assistants (EAs) to support children and youth to become connected, competent, caring, and autonomous individuals.
The Certificate in Education Assistant comprises 15 courses that blend theoretical, practical, and experiential learning while enabling students to document and synthesize their professional development through an Integrative Learning Portfolio.
The entire program is regularly offered through a blended model of online delivery, including asynchronous and synchronous modes of delivery. Students complete practica within their own communities provided options exist for acceptable placements. Students unable to locate suitable practicum placements in their own community may need to relocate to another community for one or more of the practicum courses. Face-to-face offerings may be available within the Northern Lights College region depending on student interest and project funding.
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Career Prospects
Qualified Education Assistants are employed in public and independent (private) schools around the province. Graduates of the Northern Lights College Education Assistant program may seek a variety of positions in elementary and secondary education settings, including Special Needs Support Worker, Personal Care Attendant, Settlement Workers in Schools and Playground and/or School Supervision Monitor. Education Assistants may be employed at any grade level, from kindergarten to high school graduation, to provide support to children with varying levels of special needs or they may provide general support in the delivery of educational programs to a number of children.
Prospective students are encouraged to research employment prospects for Education Assistants in their local community and school districts prior to applying to the program.
Length
46 credits (875 hours), minimum.
This is a 16-month program taken over four semesters with 9-15 credits per semester. Part-time studies will take longer.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Academic
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
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Tuition |
Student Fees |
Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) |
Total |
Year 1 |
$ 5,491.48 |
$ 225.84 |
$ 1,467.59 |
$ 7,184.91 |
International Fees
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Tuition |
Student Fees |
Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) |
International
Medical Insurance |
Total |
Year 1 |
$ 17,756.00 |
$ 225.84 |
$ 1,467.59 |
$ 828.00 |
$ 20,277.43 |
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Admission Requirements
English Requirement
For applicants from countries that practice Standard Written English, one of the following:
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English Studies 12 with a C grade or higher
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English First Peoples 12 with a C grade or higher
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English 12 with a C grade or higher
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English Literature 12 with a C grade or higher
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Any university-level English course with a C grade or higher
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NLC Writing Assessment with placement at the college level (100)
For concurrent studies (dual credit) applicants:
- English 11 and enrollment in English 12 or equivalent with an interim grade of C or higher
For all other applicants, one of the following:
Document Requirements
All of:
1 The comprehensive letter must state the applicant’s background, interest, and goals for pursuing this program.
2 The letters of reference must be written and dated within a year of application. Each must attest to the candidate’s knowledge, skills and attitudes as a fit for the education assistant profession. One letter must be from a recent employer, and one letter must be a personal reference from a non-family member.
3 This form provides assurance of good health and must be signed by a physician.
Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid.
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Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements.
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This program is affiliated with Collège Éducacentre for delivery to French-speaking students.
* indicates alternative courses for Collège Éducacentre students and are taught in French.
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Local education assistants working in local school district that have an MOU in place with NLC for discounted tuition pending seat availability must submit proof of employment from their school district.
Program Requirements
Residency Requirement
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Four courses comprising a minimum of 12 credits and one practicum must be completed at Northern Lights College
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Minimum Grade Requirements
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2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA); minimum grade of C in all courses
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Specialty Electives
Select two from:
Credential
Certificate in Education Assistant
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