Diploma in Educational Support - 747

Make a difference as an Educational Assistant providing support to exceptional students experiencing physical, emotional or behavioural challenges.Program HighlightsGraduates are in high demand in all area school boards and many are hired upon graduation.Work in inclusive or specialized classrooms to maximize student learning.What you'll learnUnderstand the role of an educational assistant on a school team.Develop skills to work with and support students with exceptionalities across a variety of settings - elementary, high school and college.Assist students with academics, behaviour, life skills and personal care in a school or alternative setting.Utilize technology and implement strategies to maximize student learning and success, an IPad is required to use the many Education Apps available.Learning OutcomesProgram Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

International students applying to Mohawk College must provide proof of their academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 High School). The specific certificate or proof required depends on what country you are applying from. Your Market Specialist can help you understand what documentation we will require from your country. For some students, it may be necessary to successfully complete one or more upgrading courses at Mohawk College before entering a post-secondary program. Your acceptance letter from Mohawk will list any academic conditions that we may require.