Educational Assistant Certificate Program with Lakeland College

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Program Description
As an Educational Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping all students achieve their academic potential by assisting professional educators. The Educational Assistant Certificate Program prepares you to work in a variety of settings from head start programs to high school levels, from resource room settings to fully inclusive settings. Educational Assistants require an understanding of human development and exceptionalities, and strategies to support math and language arts instruction for both children and adults.

To apply to this program, visit our college registration page where you will find step-by-step instructions.

Courtney Nicolson

Your eInstructor Courtney Goerzen

Courtney was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She attended the University of Regina where she completed her Education Degree with a focus on Early Childhood Education. Her involvement in education over the past five years has included teaching both elementary and high school, working as a Special Education and Early Childhood Consultant.  She enjoys working with her eStudents and helping them provide the best possible learning environments for the students they work with.

 

Educational Assistant Certificate brochure and 2010-2011 or 2011-12 calendar in pdf print format.

Program Overview
Credenda Virtual College is offering the Educational Assistant Certificate Program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. The certificate program is comprised of 11 courses and 2 practicums, with each course approximately 8 weeks long. The classes will take place one evening a week and one Saturday a month allowing you to retain employment during the day and still work towards your education goals.

You will need a computer with high speed internet and a headset with microphone.

Prerequisites before enrolling

  1. A criminal record check is required and is requested through the RCMP. Based on the information received, you may be denied entrance into the program. You must contact the RCMP detachment in your home town. The cost of a criminal record check varies among detachments.
  2. A Child Intervention Record System (CIRS) check is also required. This can be done at any Children's Services office. You should consult your provincial government services for the nearest available detachment.
Year 1 Cost*     Year 2 Cost*    
5 courses x $525
$2,625
   5 courses x $525
$2,625
  
1 practicum
$525
   1 practicum
$525
  
application fee
$65
   program access fee
$50
  
program access fee
$50
   graduation fee
$50
  
 
$3,265
 **  
$3,250
 **
** In one of these years, please add $525 for the 11th course. For example, the Fall 2011 intake will be taking 6 courses the first year and 5 the next, while the Fall 2012 intake will take 5 courses the first year and 6 the next.

Credenda Registrar:

Toll Free: 1.866.910.2847 
Phone: 1.306.764.2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net

Program Course List

HS 242 Interpersonal Communications (formerly Human Relationships)
CO 118 Communication Skills
HS 114 Human Development 1
HS 214 Human Development 2
HS 230 Sensory Development

TA 121 Education Assistant Practicum 1*

ED 121 Professionalism
HS 115 Exceptionalities 1
HS 225 Exceptionalities 2
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
TA 109 Supporting Language Arts Instruction
TA 117 Supporting Math Instruction

TA 122 Education Assistant Practicum 2*

*Practicum placement requirements--Practicum agencies may require another criminal record check. A Child Intervention Record System (CIRS) check may also be required.

Courses

HS 242 Interpersonal Communications (formerly Human Relationships)
Designed to develop interpersonal communication skills individually and in group situations as needed human services. Examines self-esteem and interpersonal relationship resolution skills needed for working with individuals and groups, families and colleagues.

Dates: Aug. 30 - Oct. 22, 2010
Registration Deadline: Aug. 27, 2010
Cost: $525

C0 118 Communication Skills
Focuses on the development of effective writing and critical reading skills. Includes essay, story or letter writing, as well as analytical reading.

Dates: Oct. 25 - Dec. 17, 2010
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
Cost: $525

HS 114 Human Development 1
Provides you with an understanding of the developing child from birth to five years. Traces the changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually during this period.

Dates: Jan. 03 - Feb. 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Jan. 01, 2011
Cost: $525

HS 214 Human Development 2
Understand the changes--physical, cognitive, social and personality-that take place from middle childhood through adulthood. Examine theoretical perspectives of human development through a comparison of various assumptions and principles about growth and behaviour. Prerequisite: HS 114.

Dates: Feb. 28 - Apr. 21, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525

HS 230 Sensory Development
Examines brain and sensory development as it relates to planning activities for children. Explore sensory integration dysfunction in relation to adapting environments and experiences for children.

Dates: May 02 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2011
Cost: $525

TA 121 Educational Assistant Practicum 1
Gain experience as an educational assistant in classroom settings. This practicum is a five-week block placement.

Dates: Mar. 01 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $525*

Dates: Feb. 28 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525*

TA 140 Educational Assistant Professionalism
Focuses on developing skills and attitudes necessary for a teacher assistant to work as an effective and professional team member in a school setting. Discussion roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution and legal and ethical issues.

Dates: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16, 2009
Registration Deadline: Aug. 21, 2009
Cost: $525*

HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
Provides an introduction to children with exceptionalities by examining the categories and characteristics of diversity. Explore issues pertinent to children and youth with exceptionalities and their families.

Dates: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18, 2009
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2009
Cost: $525*

HS 225 Exploring Exceptionalities 2 (Children with Exceptionalities)
Explores strategies to enable individuals with exceptionalities to succeed in inclusive and other settings. Examine exceptionalities as well as assessment, planning and resources.

Dates: Jan. 04 - Feb. 26, 2010
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2009
Cost: $525

HS 155 Positive Behavior Supports 3
Includes an examination of attitudes, values and skills within a holistic approach to positive behaviour supports. Practical strategies address behaviour problems, increase appropriate behaviours and decrease inappropriate behaviours. Discuss the significance of maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment for children, youth, adults and care providers.

Dates: Mar. 01 - Apr. 23, 1010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $525*

TA 109 Supporting Language Arts Instruction
Examine a variety of basic teaching methods and approaches used in the classroom. Emphasis is on the methods, approaches and strategies used to teach and support language arts and math.

Dates: Mar. 01 - Jun. 25, 2010 (Saturdays)
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $525*

TA 117 Supporting Math Instruction
Examine theories, principles, concepts and instructional strategies related to teaching math. Emphasis is on exploring strategies, materials and activities used to support students needing assistance in learning math.

Dates: May 03 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2010
Cost: $525*

TA 122 Educational Assistant Practicum 2
The second practicum for educational assistant you. Emphasis is on effectively meeting the needs of individuals as an educational assistant. This practicum is a five-week block placement. P/F. Prerequisite: TA 121 and completion of all course work with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Dates: Mar. 01 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $525*

Dates: Feb. 28 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525*

 

* Cost in 2011.